Central Florida Municipal Election Results 2023
Voters in some Central Florida counties went to the polls today to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections.
2 Florida teens dead after trying to pass a pickup truck in Lake County: FHP
Two teenage boys were killed in a crash after colliding with a pickup truck in Lake County Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County ambulance staffing levels are risking public's safety, union says
A labor union for firefighters in Lake County claims staffing for ambulances has hit a critical low, putting residents’ safety at risk. The Lake County Firefighters Union says this problem has been a few years in the making.
'Bad things happen to good people': Central Florida schools report increase in homeless students
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
Florida school bus driver credited with saving life of woman struck by hit-and-run driver
A Eustis woman is in intensive care days after a hit-and-run driver struck her, police said. The Eustis Police Department is crediting a school bus driver with saving the woman’s life.
'Looked like he saw a ghost': Lake County man runs to neighbor's home after frightening bear encounter
Sandra Lach said she was home watching television, two nights ago, when she got a frantic visitor.
Man chased by bear runs to neighbors house
A Lake County man who was chased by a bear was rescued by his neighbor after she let him into her home following the frightening encounter.
Florida man rapes girl who rejected plea to 'rekindle relationship' a week after jail release: deputies
Eight days after a man was released from jail for simple battery, he has found himself behind bars again for allegedly raping a female who rejected his plea to “rekindle their relationship,” according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former cheer coach being sued
A former cheerleading coach out of Clermont is being sued for allegedly sexually abusing a teenager who used to cheer at his facility.
Florida cheer gym among 3 sued by family after dozens of child sexual abuse allegations come to light
A former Florida cheer gym, World Cheer Center, is facing a lawsuit from the family of a girl who was reportedly sexually abused by a competitive cheerleading coach who is facing multiple molestation charges.
Travel nurse arrested while drunk driving back to hotel in The Villages, deputies say: 'Only had one drink'
A woman from Illinois was arrested in Lake County on her way back to the hotel she was staying at in The Villages, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man pulls switchblade on moms in school carpool line during argument with his wife, police say
A Florida man has found himself behind bars again for allegedly threatening three moms during school drop-off with a switchblade knife when they got into an apparent argument with his wife, according to the Lady Lake Police Department.
Florida man killed after being thrown from vehicle during crash on Florida's Turnpike, troopers say
A Lady Lake man is dead after being thrown from his vehicle during a crash on Florida's Turnpike early Tuesday morning, according to troopers.
Florida school bus driver involved in crash that killed student has history of accidents, records show
FOX 35 News has learned new details about the 78-year-old driver's history of crashes this year, and that she was suspended for a short time after one of them.
Five men arrested for traveling to meet children for sex in Florida, deputies say
Five men were taken into custody after attempting to meet with who they thought were children online for sex in Florida, according to deputies.
'Glad she can't open doors': Bear's Ring camera close up awakens Florida woman in the middle of the night
A Florida woman was woken up in the middle of the night after a mother bear got up close and personal with the home's Ring camera.
Florida man accused of aggravated assault may have planted explosive devices at Eustis home: deputies
A man recently arrested overnight may have placed explosive devices at a home in Eustis, authorities told FOX 35 News Wednesday.
'Missing' Florida teen's boyfriend, his grandma arrested after she was found at their house, deputies say
A teenage boy and his grandma have been arrested after the boy's girlfriend, who was reported missing, was found staying at their house, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Wanted man found hiding in hole: Deputies
A wanted man was found hiding in a hole in Lake County. Deputies said he may have planted explosives in someone's home in Eustis
2 dead, 1 injured in Lake County turnpike crash: FHP
Two people have died following a crash in Lake County Saturday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.