1 dead after deputy involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
1 dead after deputy-involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
1 dead after deputy-involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
Woman killed in Leesburg hit-and-run; suspect vehicle found, police say
A 40-year-old woman was killed early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County.
A 40-year-old woman was killed early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County.
Dashcam video shows fatal officer-involved shooting in Fruitland Park
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Jury convicts man in 2022 DUI crash that killed Florida woman
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
Florida couple's ESA shot, killed in driveway, reports say
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
Florida family's emotional support dog shot, killed with pellet gun, they say
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
James Duckett: Execution on hold after Florida Supreme Court denies request to lift stay
James Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer, was set to be executed Tuesday for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987.
James Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer, was set to be executed Tuesday for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987.
Parks director evaded sales tax, buying beauty items, Christmas gifts using city Amazon account: FDLE
A former Fruitland Park Parks and Recreation Director is being investigated for using the city's tax exemption to purchase personal items – evading over $1,500 in taxes.
A former Fruitland Park Parks and Recreation Director is being investigated for using the city's tax exemption to purchase personal items – evading over $1,500 in taxes.
Sofia Prendiville: Missing Florida girl suspected of taking bus to Miami to meet online friend, deputies say
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing and endangered 12-year-old Sofia Prendiville.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing and endangered 12-year-old Sofia Prendiville.
Julie Sulpizio: Competent to face charges in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies, records show
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the Florida woman charged in the August 2024 shooting death of a Lake County Master Deputy and the shooting of two other deputies, has been found competent to continue her court cases, according to a court filing.
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the Florida woman charged in the August 2024 shooting death of a Lake County Master Deputy and the shooting of two other deputies, has been found competent to continue her court cases, according to a court filing.
James Duckett execution stayed by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court has halted the scheduled execution of James Duckett, who was convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl, pending new testing of DNA evidence.
The Florida Supreme Court has halted the scheduled execution of James Duckett, who was convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl, pending new testing of DNA evidence.
Man armed with hatchet shot, killed after crashing into house in Fruitland Park, police say
A man holding a hatchet was shot and killed by an officer in Fruitland Park early Wednesday morning, according to Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains.
A man holding a hatchet was shot and killed by an officer in Fruitland Park early Wednesday morning, according to Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains.
Prescribed burns across Central Florida: How are residents notified?
Smoke in the air yesterday alerted some Central Florida residents to prescribed burns occurring in the area – as some residents told FOX 35 they wished they knew the burns were taking place.
Smoke in the air yesterday alerted some Central Florida residents to prescribed burns occurring in the area – as some residents told FOX 35 they wished they knew the burns were taking place.
James Duckett: Florida police officer set to be executed in murder of 11-year-old girl
Update (3/26): The Florida Supreme Court issued a rare stay of execution on Thursday in James Duckett's case, pending the DNA testing results. The Court also ordered that those results be submitted to the court by Friday, March 27.
Update (3/26): The Florida Supreme Court issued a rare stay of execution on Thursday in James Duckett's case, pending the DNA testing results. The Court also ordered that those results be submitted to the court by Friday, March 27.
Are people being notified of prescribed burns? How it's affecting residents
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
Mount Dora begins rebuilding Donnelly Street after record flooding washed out section of road
Crews are set to begin rebuilding Donnelly Street after the road was damaged last year in record flooding in Mount Dora.
Crews are set to begin rebuilding Donnelly Street after the road was damaged last year in record flooding in Mount Dora.
Man arrested after worker killed trying to stop theft at Florida tire shop, police say
A man has been arrested after a worker died after trying to stop a customer from stealing tires at a Lake County shop, according to the Mascotte Police Department.
A man has been arrested after a worker died after trying to stop a customer from stealing tires at a Lake County shop, according to the Mascotte Police Department.
What's on fire? Smoke, ash over Seminole County due to prescribed burn in Lake County, officials say
Are you seeing or smelling smoke? Perhaps seeing ash fall in parts of Lake Mary and Seminole County?
Are you seeing or smelling smoke? Perhaps seeing ash fall in parts of Lake Mary and Seminole County?
Former Mount Dora firefighter accused of theft, tampering with emergency medication
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.