Clermont police welcome new bomb-sniffing K-9
The Clermont Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 named Juno.
Lake County to vote Sept. 9 on mask requirement with opt-out option for schools with high COVID cases
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of cases drops.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
LCSO hopes surveillance cameras can shed light on river ‘road rage’ in Astor
Two people were flown to the hospital following a shootout Saturday afternoon on the St. John’s River being described as road rage on the water.
Deputies: 2 injured in shooting on St. Johns River; 3 suspects in custody
Three people are in custody after Lake County deputies say two people were injured in a shooting on the St. Johns River in Astor.
State Rep. Sabatini giving away AR-15 as part of congressional campaign
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.
State rep giving away AR-15 as part of congressional campaign
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.
Parents rally for, against mask mandates ahead of Lake County School Board meeting
A crowd of people rallied outside the Lake County School District building ahead of a board meeting Monday evening to voice concerns about masks in classrooms.
Funnel cloud spotted in Lake County
Lake County residents spotted a funnel cloud Monday afternoon near Lady Lake.
Death investigation underway after elderly couple found dead in Lake County home
The couple has been identified as Joanne Carter, 78, and her husband, Glenn Carter, 80.
Health officials warn of blue-green algae, harmful algal blooms in Central Florida lakes
Officials with the Florida Department of Health are alerting the public to several blue-green algae blooms in lakes across Central Florida.
Census shows growth in GOP stronghold as Florida adds House seat
As Florida prepares to add a 28th congressional seat and the major parties get ready to fight for control of the U.S. House, new census data shows the country's fastest-growing metropolitan area is a popular retirement area that is overwhelmingly Republican — just like the state Legislature.
School districts post COVID dashboards for first week of school
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
Deputies: Florida teen asked beating victim "why he wouldn’t die"
The 16-year-old teen from Leesburg told Lake County Sheriff’s investigators he intended to kill the boy because of something the boy said about the teen’s sister, according to an arrest affidavit.
Florida cat rescue needs help paying vet bill to continue operations
Jannett Perez, the owner of Purrrfect Angels Cat Rescue, tells FOX 35 that she has to stop taking in cats until they chip away at their vet bill.
NBA futures run through Central Florida
Central Florida was well represented in Thursday night's NBA Draft. One local high school churns out a number of draft picks, including the No.1 overall pick this year.
'Breaking my heart': No-kill animal rescue stops cat intake, can't afford vet bill
A Lake County animal rescue had to shut its doors because it's overwhelmed with veterinary bills and is now asking for the community's help.
Deputies: Former Lake County school bus driver accused of molesting girls
The victims were 10 and 9 years old.
Deputies: 10 arrested for child sex crimes during 'Operation Flip Flop'
Scott Allen Fureman of Leesburg, Frederick Curtis of Eustis, and Billy Childress of Sorrento were among those arrested during the operation. Detectives say they are all registered sex offenders.