Lake County boy, 12, recovering after being hit at school bus stop in alleged hit and run
Preston Sandoval, 12, is now lying in a hospital bed, bound-up in metal braces after authorities say he was injured in a hit-and-run incident.
Boy recovering after being hit at school bus stop
Preston Sandoval, 12, is now lying in a hospital bed, bound-up in metal braces after authorities say he was injured in a hit-and-run incident at a school bus stop in Umatilla.
Publix named one of the 'world's most admired companies' by Fortune Magazine
The Lakeland-based company, whose slogan is "where shopping is a pleasure," is home to the famous 'Pub Subs' and beloved BOGO deals.
K-9 tracks down suspects accused of running down, injuring child in Lake County
Christian Ames Messick and Mariano Keano Taclay are facing charges.
Lake County child struck while waiting for school bus
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office say a child was struck by a hit-and-run driver around 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday on Thomas Boat Landing Road in Umatilla, as he waited for a school bus.
Bundle up! Here's what to do with your plants during cold weather
“You can bring it inside of a garage. You can bring it inside of a patio. Just go ahead and cover it under there. You should be good to go after that. The ones that are really special to you, I would maybe bring those inside the house.”
Missing dog returns home after weeks-long search thanks to Florida community
Hundreds from her community searched for the missing dog, the woman told FOX 35 News.
Police: Missing 12-year-old boy from Clermont found safe
Pharaoh Beltran was last seen Thursday around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Oakley Seaver Blvd. and State Road 50.
Elementary school gets high-tech 'augmented reality' sandbox for lessons on environment
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Deputies: Lake County teens forced boy to strip, held him at gunpoint
The victim told sheriff’s deputies the younger boy held a semiautomatic handgun and ordered him to take off his shirt on Saturday, the arrest report said. Both boys then forced him to walk to an apartment “while threatening to shoot him,” the report said.
Eustis police captain who was shot by suspect returns to work
The suspect, Jayson Colvin, was shot dead by authorities.
Deputies: Florida man held at gunpoint after breaking into home, starts undressing
Deputies said that the man was held at gunpoint after breaking into a Florida home. He reportedly began to undress and stood nude until law enforcement arrived.
School employee accused of having sex with student
An employee at South Lake High School has been accused of having sex with a student.
Employee at Florida school district arrested for alleged sexual relations with students, deputies say
Deputies said that they learned of the relations after the two victims got into an altercation at school.
Leesburg church suffers 'major smoke damage' after fire
The pastor says they will hold service on Sunday.
Hackers change names of Florida schools that display through Google search
People using Google to search for information on Leesburg High School may have seen an unusual result from the search engine, calling the school "Tatas" high school. The location of the school was changed to "Skeezeburg," and the principal is listed as "Megamind."
Lakeland police officer dies in motorcycle crash
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
Wild pursuit of accused truck thief spanning two counties caught on camera
The police pursuit of an accused truck thief that started in Lake County and ended in Orange County was caught on camera by a law enforcement helicopter. Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Darren Austin Mercer, of Eustis, on charges of burglary of a construction site, fleeing and eluding, and other charges.
Lakeland police searching for teens missing since New Year's Day
"Jorden and Haleigh were last seen on the afternoon, January 1, 2020, leaving the Motel 6 after visiting Jorden’s family. The two left on foot, saying they were going to the store but did not return," police said.
Man accused of impersonating law enforcement, shooting dog with pellet gun
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a man broke into a woman’s home pretending to be a law enforcement officer and shot her dog.