Clermont Police Department appoints new chief
John Graczyk, a longtime officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been officially named chief of the Clermont Police Department, city officials announced Thursday.
Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.
Box truck catches fire; all lanes blocked on Florida's turnpike northbound near Clermont
A box truck on fire is blocking all northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say.
Clermont police officers arrest suspect in attempted bank robbery, bomb threat
A suspect accused of attempting to rob a Clermont bank and threatening to detonate a bomb has been arrested, police announced Friday.
Clermont attempted bank robbery and bomb threat: Police searching for suspect
The Clermont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who attempted to rob a bank and threatened a teller with a bomb on Wednesday morning.
Space technology now being used to make dental implants faster, less invasive for patients
Technology from space is transforming dentistry here on Earth. A Central Florida dentist is one of the first in the world using a robot on the job to do implants for patients.
Man killed in shooting involving deputy suffered from mental health issues, family says
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
Bodycam shows deadly deputy shooting of armed man outside Clermont home
Newly released bodycam footage shows deputies fatally shooting Eric Escobar, who appeared to reach for a gun outside a Clermont home.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to reports of a suspicious person, officials say. The man killed has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Escoba. Officials have confirmed the deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave pending a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which they said is normal procedure.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight, officials say
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to a report of a suspicious person, officials say.
Clermont police creating new equipment for seatbelt safety
The Clermont Police Department is rolling out some new equipment aimed at emphasizing the importance of seatbelts. It comes after three women were killed in a deadly crash earlier this week, and no one was wearing seatbelts.
Florida man accused of firing rifle for target practice at his apartment after watching military movie
A Lake County man is accused of firing a rifle outside an apartment complex in Clermont while children were nearby.
Clermont residents protest delayed connector road, citing broken promises
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road to improve traffic flow and travel times between Lake and Orange counties.
Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. The new road would shave about 20 minutes off a commute between Lake and Orange counties. Some people say that connector was a selling point when they bought their home. However, the road is still not done years later.
Clermont teen still missing nearly a week later; police continue search
The Clermont Police Department is continuing its search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing nearly a week ago.
White Castle announces new location in Clermont, Florida
White Castle is bringing its iconic sliders to a brand-new location in Clermont, Florida.
Florida Turnpike southbound lanes near Clermont now open
All southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike are currently closed near mile marker 283 in the Clermont area.
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.
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.
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.