Leesburg police prepare for large Bikefest crowds
The Leesburg Bikefest is back for 2024, and police are prepared for large crowds.
Man smashes way into Lady Lake Best Buy with sledgehammer, police say
Lady Lake police are working to identify a man who allegedly used a sledgehammer to get inside a Best Buy over the weekend.
1 dead following small plane crash in Lake County, sheriff's office says
One person has died following the crash of a small plane in Lake County.
K-9 catches man after high-speed Maserati pursuit topping 131 mph, followed by crash: Deputies
A 32-year-old Leesburg man, Marcus Sims, was arrested after leading Lake County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 131 mph.
Nicole Baldwin Case: Now being considered homicide case according to Sheriff
Mount Dora Police held a press conference after another extensive search earlier today for Nicole Baldwin who has been missing since November. They are now investigating as an homicide case.
Nicole Baldwin missing: Homicide investigation underway in Mount Dora for missing Florida mom
Nicole Baldwin, a mother of three, was reported missing after being last seen Nov. 2, 2023, at her Florida home off Strathmore Circle, in the Lancaster subdivision of Mount Dora. Officials said they have search efforts in bodies of water located in the Lock Leven subdivision.
Silver Alert issued for 2 men missing from Tavares, police say
Law enforcement officials in Florida are searching for two Tavares men who went missing.
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash in Leesburg, police say
A 65-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday afternoon in Leesburg, police said.
Teen girl accused of stabbing 16-year-old in Clermont during fight
A 16-year-old girl was arrested in Groveland following a stabbing that sent another teen to the hospital Saturday, police said.
Teen girl airlifted to hospital after being stabbed in Clermont, police say
A 16-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being stabbed in the neck last night, according to the Clermont Police Department.
Lake County Fair 2024: Here's what it has to offer
The Lake County fair returns on Friday, April 5 and lasts until April 14, 2024. This year's event offers a variety of family fun including pig-racing, alligator wrestling, livestock shows, and more.
Florida teen accused of killing family's cat by putting it in dryer for 40 minutes
A Florida teen was arrested this week after he allegedly killed his family's cat by putting it in the dryer for about 40 minutes.
State Road 516 will be high-tech Florida toll road connecting Lake, Orange counties
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is breaking ground on a project that will revolutionize transportation infrastructure in Lake and Orange counties.
High beams lead to Florida teen's arrest
A Florida teen was arrested after he failed to turn off his high beams in Lake County, police said.
Florida man put car in cruise control then partially stood up through sunroof while speeding, deputies say
A Florida man out on bond is back in jail after he was spotted speeding down a busy road on cruise control with half of his body sticking out of the vehicle's sunroof, according to police.
Florida police searching for man accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of trading cards from Walmart
Clermont police are searching for a man accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of trading cards from Walmart.
Florida police searching for man accused of secretly taking pictures of women at Target
Mount Dora police are searching for a man accused of “surreptitiously" taking photos of women at Target.
Mount Dora leaders vote to raise police officer starting salary
Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved raising police officer pay by 13% at a regular council meeting on Tuesday. The pay raise is part of a larger effort to increase the number of officers on the force to better ensure safety within the city.
Clermont woman accused of shooting, killing husband
A 40-year-old woman from Clermont is accused of murdering her husband on Sunday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
FWC identifies man who lost hand in Lake County gator attack while fishing
A man who lost his left hand in a gator attack in Lake County has been identified.