Car slams into Lake County dance studio
A car traveling 65 mph on a local road slammed into a Lake County dance studio. The owner said he had just left the building moments before the crash.
Reward offered for Leesburg suspect's arrest
The family of Raied Shihadeh is offering reward money for the arrest of 25-year-old Alez Lopez who's accused of shooting and killing Shihadeh at his convenience store in Leesburg.
Clermont tower vandalized; police seek assistance
The City of Clermont reported derogatory graffiti on the Victory Pointe tower on Saturday.
New community in Lake County supports foster youth transition to adulthood
A new community in Lake County, designed to assist foster children transitioning into adulthood, has recently opened its doors.
Florida woman flees traffic stop because she couldn't 'afford to go to jail': deputies
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly fled from a traffic stop because she couldn't “afford to go to jail,” the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida man, 73, defends alleged naked stroll through park during arrest: 'There are nude beaches in Florida'
A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he was caught allegedly walking around his neighborhood in the buff.
2 men accused of using fake bills at Mount Dora Hobby Lobby; Have you seen them?
Police in Mount Dora are attempting to identify two individuals who are using counterfeit bills in stores.
'Unsheltered homelessness' spikes 105% in Central Florida: Report
A new report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows the number of people without a steady place to sleep has more than doubled over the past year.
Hotly contested development planned for Mount Dora tabled for 2 more weeks
A controversial new multi-use development was tabled by the Mount Dora City Council on Tuesday night.
Florida couple gifted roof repair after insurance drops their homeowners coverage
Paulette and her husband, Elliot Thompson, have lived in their home in Clermont for nearly 50 years. They've had home insurance for as long as they've lived in Clarmont until their insurance company told them recently that they would drop their coverage due to the condition of their roof.
Leesburg robbery suspect identified, arrest warrant issued for murder
Police have identified and secured an arrest warrant for the man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk during an armed robbery last week, the Leesburg Police Department said in an update on Monday morning.
Lady Lake Police seeking new leads in year-old unsolved homicide case
The Lady Lake Police Department is intensifying efforts to solve the nearly year-old murder of 20-year-old Bryson Leverette, with hopes that a fresh perspective might bring justice to his grieving family.
Florida moving company employee allegedly steals woman's jewelry during move: 'It was a bad decision'
A Florida moving company employee found himself behind bars after he allegedly stole a woman's jewelry while moving her property into a storage unit.
Leesburg police release new photos of armed suspect accused of killing store owner
Leesburg police have released new photos of an armed man who is accused of shooting and killing a Florida store owner.
Leesburg store owner, father of 5 killed by armed man still on the run: 'We want our family back'
The family of the man shot and killed in a convenience store robbery is begging people to come forward with answers.
Suspicious text leads to possible murder-suicide investigation in Lake County
Law enforcement responded to a possible murder-suicide early Friday morning in Umatilla.
Leesburg robbery suspect on the run after allegedly shooting, killing convenience store clerk
A robbery suspect is on the run after he allegedly shot and killed a convenience store employee in Leesburg on Thursday night, according to police.
Florida woman finds escaped Orlando prison inmate hiding in her car: police
Lady Lake Police said Jesse James Hall escaped from a prison in Orlando, last week.
Wildfire in Clermont threatens structures
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in Clermont that is threatening structures.
Florida woman wearing 'police' jacket accused of robbing man inside his home
A Florida woman and her accomplice allegedly zip tied a man inside his Lake County home and robbed him, deputies said.