State declines to prosecute Florida doctor accused of striking patient: court documents
The victim told police she was semi-unconscious and could not speak or physically resist the doctor's force. She also said she could hear the doctor laughing and mocking her.
Man scammed families in mourning, police say
An ex-city official is accused of moving human remains to illegally sell space at a cemetery in Lake County. One family still doesn’t know where their loved one’s ashes are.
Wild hogs plowing through Clermont neighborhood
A wild hog problem is causing a nuisance in a Clermont neighborhood. For the last two years, the animals have been pushed out of their habitat by new development and into the Magnolia Bay community. The residents are doing everything they can to keep the pigs out.
Fired Orange County firefighter talks about termination
Five months ago, an Orange County firefighter became the face of the fight against vaccine mandates. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis came under scrutiny for not writing up firefighters who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandated by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. His supervisors told him his job was on the line. For the first time in his life, he was fired.
Groveland man claims person pulled machete on him in road rage incident
A man in Lake County is under arrest for threatening a person with a machete, authorities said. Groveland police officers say the whole thing is believed to be a road rage incident.
Controlled burn sending heavy smoke into Orlando's tourist district
If you detect a haze in the air this Valentine's Day or the smell of smoke, do not be alarmed! There is a controlled burn underway in northern Lake County.
Police: Leesburg man shot in face during argument over money
“The victim had wounds to his face, neck, and chest consistent with being shot with birdshot from a shotgun," police said.
Arrest made in Leesburg homicide investigation
The Leesburg Police Department, working in conjunction with the Ocala Police Department, has arrested a Marion County teenager in connection with a homicide investigation in Leesburg.
Worker killed in Lake County road construction site cave-in identified
After 10 hours of digging, John Terranova, 27, was found dead after a cave-in at a construction site Wednesday evening.
Crews recover body of worker from Lake County construction site
Authorities say a construction worker became trapped after a cave-in near a road construction site in Lake County late Wednesday afternoon.
Police: Child badly burned after Florida man throws gun powder into fire pit
Walter Fallen of Eustis is charged with one count of child abuse.
Sunsational Farms in Umatilla trying to protect fruit trees from freezing temps
Farmers say if the trees die, they will take years to grow back.
Graham Farms spraying crops ahead of Central Florida freeze
The FOX 35 Storm Team Thunder Truck made its way to Lake County where Graham Farms in Umatilla is getting ready for the Florida freeze.
Eustis teen shot in face released from hospital, speaks to FOX 35
A 17-year-old is back home in Eustis after being shot in the face over the weekend. Thomas Saliba spoke to FOX 35 News Tuesday afternoon after he was released from Orlando Regional Medical Center.
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Teen recovering after getting shot in face while leaving 3-year-old's birthday party
A teen is recovering after getting shot in the face while leaving a 3-year-old’s birthday party in Eustis over the weekend.
Elections supervisors rejecting large amounts of gambling petitions
Boxes in the Lake County Election Supervisor's office contain more than 17,000 signed petitions. Supervisor Alan Hays says so far they've rejected nearly 60 percent of them.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for man with autism who died at Florida group home
The family of a man with autism who died at a Central Florida group home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Deputies: Man arrested in rape, attempted sexual batteries at Clermont apartment complex
A man was arrested in connection with a sexual battery and attempted batteries of women at a Clermont apartment complex, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lake County woman shares story after claiming neighbor killed her dog
The woman says her dog wasn't on a leash but she never expected a neighbor to hurt the animal.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end accused of leading law enforcement on high-speed chase
A Jacksonville Jaguars football player was arrested, accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Lake County.