Lake County man shot, killed neighbor's dog for digging through his trash, sheriff says
X-rays provided later reportedly showed over 80 pellets hit the dog. The dog died almost 2 hours later after being brought to the vet.
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.
Strong winds cause damage to Clermont housing development
Strong winds caused damage to the new housing development in Clermont on Sunday.
Crash involving high school students leaves 1 dead, 'multiple' injured
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Lake County involving students from East Ridge High School.
Central Florida comedian honors Bob Saget
A Central Florida comedian took time to honor Bob Saget at a performance in The Villages. He said he met Saget in the early 2000s at The Improv in Downtown Orlando and considers him an inspiration.
Police: 20-year-old man wounded in drive-by shooting
The Tavares Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in which officers say a 20-year-old man was shot.
Key West mayor responds after police ID 2 suspects in fire that damaged iconic buoy
Police say dramatic video shows two men setting fire to a Christmas tree that damaged the Key West's iconic southernmost point buoy.
Leesburg man accused of damaging famous Key West Southernmost Point buoy: police
Authorities said two men lit a Christmas tree on fire in front of the buoy around 3:30 a.m. on New Year's Day and the flames charred sections of the colorful, 4-ton cement monument.
Another resident of The Villages accused of voter fraud
Sumter County deputies have arrested The Villages resident Charles Barnes for felony voter fraud. He is out of jail on a $2,000 bond.
Osceola County welcomes students back from winter break, sees high absentee rate due to COVID
The Osceola County School District is the first in Central Florida to welcome students back for the Spring 2022 semester.
Family raising money after father, son die in Christmas Eve crash
A family in Lake County is mourning the loss of a father and son killed in a crash on Christmas Eve. They're hoping to raise money to support the wife who is now caring for her three grandchildren.
COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed at Lake County elementary schools
Participants reportedly must bring identification and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.
Free COVID-19 vaccines coming to Lake County elementary schools
Lake County Schools are starting the new year with free Coronavirus vaccines.
Father and son die in wrong-way crash on Christmas Eve, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that the crash happened near State Road 46 and 429 near Sorrento.
Deputies investigate death of man set on fire in Lake County
Authorities in Lake County are investigating a death after it was discovered that a man's body was set on fire at a car wash.
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Suspect addresses accusations he used cash, ice cream to get teens in car
Mount Dora Police said they arrested a man who had four teenagers in his car without asking their parents’ permission.
Driver hospitalized after launching vehicle off 8-story parking garage, police say
A person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after driving off the top of an eight-story parking garage, according to police.
FHP: 1 dead after head-on crash in Lake County
Florida troopers said that the crash occurred on S.R. 44 and Fentress Ln. in Lake County. It involved two vehicles that crashed head-on.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Who killed Christopher Gutierrez and Jesus Pantoja?
On February 1, 2020, officers found the bodies of 13-year-old Christopher Gutierrez and 26-year-old Jesus Pantoja in the bed of Pantoja’s pickup truck on the side of a road near Eustis. Nearly two years later, the case is not closed, and the search for answers continues.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Mount Dora murders remain unsolved nearly 1 year after deadly shootings
November 30 will mark one year since a Mount Dora couple was killed inside their own convenience store. The murder shook the small Lake County city and devastated a family.