Police in Clermont say car thefts on the rise, similar to those prompted by TikTok challenge
Clermont police offices are warning drivers to lock up after several cars were stolen this week. They say thieves are targeting Hyundai and Kia brands, and it's possible, this could be part of a TikTok challenge.
Apparent sinkhole closes roads in Lake County
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to avoid the area of Montevista Road and Bradley Circle in Clermont, due to an apparent sinkhole.
Driver arrested hours after hitting, killing Florida teen waiting for school bus
The driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old Lake County teen was arrested just hours following the incident.
Suspicious driver who approached boy walking to bus stop was Lyft driver looking for customer with same name
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that a suspicious incident where a man approached a boy who was walking to his bus stop last wheel was an “innocent misunderstanding” and turned out to be a Lyft driver looking for a customer.
Good Samaritan helps get 12-year-old boy help after he collapsed following stampede at Florida festival
Saturday evening, commotion broke out at the Pig on the Pond festival in Clermont. Were it not for a good Samaritan, that scare could have been much worse for a 12-year-old boy attending the festival.
Fake 'gun' scare causes chaos at Florida family-friendly festival
There was a big scare this weekend at a festival in Clermont when a stampede of teenagers started running after some believed there was a gun in the crowd. Police say it was a false claim.
Venomous puss caterpillars spotted in Central Florida
Look but don't touch!
'He was threatening to kill': Victim of alleged sexual battery reports murders at Florida RV resort
Authorities have released audio of a 911 call reporting an alleged sexual battery and double-murder in a Florida RV resort. The suspect was taken into custody a short while later, which was all captured on body cameras worn by law enforcement officers.
Arrest made after 2 murdered, woman sexually battered at Central Florida RV resort, deputies say
A suspect has been arrested in an investigation into two deaths and a sexual battery in Lake County.
Florida man facing animal abuse charge, accused of killing dog with baseball bat
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly struck a dog with a baseball bat, killing it.
81-year-old Florida man shot after firing at officers in Clermont, police say
An 81-year-old Florida man was shot after police say he began shooting at firefighters and officers who came to his Clermont home on Friday night.
Video shows arrest of Florida woman armed with pitchfork, whip outside Publix
New video shows the bizarre arrest of a Central Florida woman who is accused of running around outside a Publix store with a pitchfork and a black whip, while trying to sell teddy bears.
Florida Silver Alert canceled after missing Clermont man found safe
A Florida Silver Alert issued on Wednesday for a missing Clermont, Florida man has been canceled.
Florida mansion opens doors to kids with medical conditions, with help from nonprofit Smiles Fur Miles
Sarah Brower is five years old and just finished her last chemotherapy treatment. Her family says it's been a long, hard road since learning she had brain cancer, but now they are celebrating.
One dead in shooting in Clermont, deputies say
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Clermont, Florida, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Attorney: Central Florida cheer coach is being falsely accused of molesting girls
Investigators say lewd and lascivious acts occurred at Vigiland D’Haiti's gym involving 3 teenage girls.
Attorney for cheer coach says client denies allegations of lewd behavior
A Central Florida cheer coach accused of lewd and lascivious behavior denies the allegations brought against him, his attorney says.
Police: Clermont cheerleading coach accused of molestation; more victims urged to come forward
Clermont police say Vigiland D'Haiti, 39, was arrested on multiple counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on victims aged 12 to 15-years-old.
State Road 50 shutdown after pedestrian hit
Clermont Police are investigating after a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian with serious bodily injury.
Funnel cloud formation spotted in Lake County
A funnel cloud formation was spotted in Lake County near Clermont around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.