Mount Dora leaders vote to raise police officer starting salary
Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved raising police officer pay by 13% at a regular council meeting on Tuesday. The pay raise is part of a larger effort to increase the number of officers on the force to better ensure safety within the city.
Clermont woman accused of shooting, killing husband
A 40-year-old woman from Clermont is accused of murdering her husband on Sunday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
FWC identifies man who lost hand in Lake County gator attack while fishing
A man who lost his left hand in a gator attack in Lake County has been identified.
Gator takes off with man's hand during attack
The FWC has identified the man who lost his hand during a gator attack in Florida.
Lake County couple's failed murder plot exposed in text messages, affidavit says
A broken-up couple from Lake County – who ultimately reconciled while allegedly plotting the murder of one of their friends – was charged with attempted first degree murder after their target lived to tell the tale… to police.
Massive alligator attacks Florida man fishing in golf course pond: 'Took his hand off'
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday in Leesburg, as a massive alligator clamped down on a fisherman's hand and wrist in a pond situated at the heart of a local golf course.
Florida OnlyFans model upset after school threatens to expel daughter
Jen Walender is the mother to a student at First Academy Leesburg, a private Christian school. Speaking exclusively to FOX 35’s Kelsie Cairns, she says the school may dismiss her daughter.
Principal at Lake County elementary school accused of using racial slur while speaking with student, parent
Lake County Schools says it has taken action after the principal of Triangle Elementary was accused of using a racial slur.
Principal accused of using racial slur
The principal at Triangle Elementary School is accused of using a racial slur while speaking with a student who had gotten into an argument with another student.
Deputies search for missing Lake County teen, Layleah Frasier
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenager.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Here's why you may see and smell smoke across Central Florida this week
Residents around the Orlando area reported seeing and smelling smoke on Wednesday evening.
Mount Dora Police warn residents of armed, dangerous serial burglar
Mount Dora is on high alert as an armed and dangerous serial burglar remains at large, prompting concerns among residents.
Turnpike lanes near Clermont reopen after patrol car crash
Officials arrived at the scene at mile marker 277 minutes after 7:10 a.m.
Florida Crime Files: Man calls 911 on 911, man accused of stabbing friend with Samurai sword over Xbox
A Florida man was arrested after causing a scene inside a Wawa and later calling 911 on a responding officer, police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed his friend with a Samurai sword over an Xbox, a man was arrested after threatening to shoot a daughter and her dad during a driving lesson: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Woman wanted for shooting 2 people in Leesburg, police say
Police are searching for a woman who allegedly shot two people in Leesburg on Thursday.
Florida man allegedly carjacks grandmother, writes her 4-page apology letter
A Florida man is accused of carjacking his 77-year-old grandmother – and then writing her a four-page letter apologizing for the incident.
Florida man calls 911 during his arrest to complain about officers, affidavit says
The man allegedly called 911 twice – to report someone parked incorrectly in a handicap spot, and to complain about the officers responding.
Woman accused of smacking neighbors with broomstick
A Lake County woman, arrested after being accused of smacking her neighbors with a broomstick, said she was acting in self-defense.
Florida man accused of stealing equipment from construction site for home project
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught stealing equipment from a construction site in Lake County on Sunday for a home project, deputies said.