Not guilty: Dentist accused of beating psychiatrist on golf course speaks out after case dismissed
A Florida dentist was cleared of all charges after being accused of beating a psychiatrist with a golf club during a confrontation at a local golf course in 2023.
Silver Alert: Missing Florida man, 73, likely traveling in this Jeep Wrangler, deputies say
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in locating Michael Demarino, a 73-year-old man reported missing in Clermont, Florida.
Wanted fugitive leads deputies on chase, gets taken down by K-9
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
Bodycam video: Clermont standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide after suspect fires at police, victims ID'd
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
Campfire accident leaves 9-year-old Fruitland Park boy with burns to 40% of his body
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville after a campfire accident left him with burns to 40% of his body.
Jamaria Sessions death: Tyshael Martin interviewed about alleged beating of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter
Newly released video footage reveals detectives questioning Tyshael Martin, the woman accused of beating 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions to death, in June.
2 dead, including suspect, following shooting and standoff at Clermont apartment complex: Police
The Clermont Police Department said a man, identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting, is dead following a standoff at an apartment complex.
Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
Florida man sentenced to life in prison after murder, officials say
Officials said a Florida man recently was sentenced to life in prison following the murder of a 31-year-old man.
Florida man follows, pulls gun on driver at intersection: police
A Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly pulled out a gun on a driver at a Clermont intersection on Sunday morning.
Video shows vicious dog attack in Mount Dora as owners fear for safety
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
Mount Dora Arts Festival brings fine arts to city’s downtown for 50th year
Three hundred artists and craftspeople are showing off their work for the crowds this weekend at the 50th Mount Dora Arts Festival.
50th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival kicks off
Happening today, Mount Dora is hosting its annual arts festival in downtown, but it comes as the city continues to deal with serious parking problems.
Lake County deputies search for suspect in armed gas station robbery
A man robbed a Lake County gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the clerk to fill his backpack with cash before fleeing, deputies say.
Florida teenage cold case victim identified 40 years later, deputies say
After 40 years, deputies said they have identified a Florida cold case victim who would have been a teenager when she went missing.
Florida judge hears two days of testimony in golf course assault case: Is the evidence enough?
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Judge to decide on Stand Your Ground defense in fairway fight
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Lake County Sheriff asking for public's help identifying armed robbery suspect
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect involved in an armed robbery on Wednesday afternoon.
Suspect on FBI's most wanted list arrested in Florida
Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, was arrested in Lake County. Fields is facing child sex trafficking and child rape charges in federal and state court.
FBI Most Wanted fugitive had 'pattern of traveling to Florida,' agents say
The Lady Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Donald Eugene Fields II, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, following a routine traffic stop on Saturday morning.