Leesburg High School principal arrested on DUI charges, records show
The principal of Leesburg High School was arrested over the weekend on a DUI charge, according to Lake County Sheriff's Office jail records.
Clermont residents evacuate mobile home community after flooding from Hurricane Milton
The Emerald Lake mobile home park was evacuated Sunday due to rising floodwaters after Hurricane Milton.
Florida Aldi shopper loses $5,000 in debit card 'scheme', 2 people sought: police
The Clermont Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying two people possibly involved in a debit card scam that resulted in an Aldi shopper losing $5,000.
Lightning strike sparks fire at Southern Hill Farms destroying important equipment
A lightning strike is believed to have struck the barn of Southern Hills Farms in Clermont overnight, sparking a large fire, the farm shared on its Facebook page.
Chemical odor prompts evacuations at buildings along U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont
A chemical odor in the area of U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont caused two buildings to be evacuated as a precaution.
Firefighters having to carry residents after broken elevator leaves some retirees stranded for weeks
Residents of a retirement community in Clermont have been unable to use their elevator for nearly two months, leaving many stranded in their homes.
Florida woman accused of skip-scanning at Walmart said theft was a 'misunderstanding'
A woman who was arrested for skip-scanning items at a Walmart in Clermont said the theft was a “misunderstanding,” according to an arrest affidavit from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Walmart liquor thieves wanted in Clermont, police say
Police in Clermont are searching for two women who allegedly stole multiple bottles of liquor from Walmart last month.
Clermont police searching for man accused of stealing from Lowe's store
Clermont police are looking for this man. Have you seen him?
Florida Crime Files: Walgreens pharmacist robbed at gunpoint, man accused of stealing steaks at Walmart
A Lake County Walgreens pharmacist was robbed at gunpoint, a Florida man is accused of stealing four ribeye steaks from Walmart, and a man is accused of tricking an elderly woman at an Ocala Walmart by stealing $3,000 from her. Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Man who robbed Florida pharmacy and restaurant arrested after pointing gun at deputy, officials say
A Vermont man accused of robbing a Central Florida pharmacy and restaurant was arrested in Jacksonville after he allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy, officials said.
Lake County Walgreens pharmacist robbed at gunpoint for prescription pills; suspect on the run: deputies
Deputies are seeking information about an alleged armed robbery that took place at a Walgreens in Lake County on Tuesday morning.
Clermont acupuncturist accused of sexually battering patient
A Clermont acupuncturist is accused of inappropriately touching and sexually battering a patient in an exam room, according to police.
LIST: When, where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Central Florida
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Florida man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart delivery drone, deputies say
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
Central Florida teacher who quit job to train for Olympics qualifies for Paris 2024: 'HE DID IT!'
Former Windy Hill Middle School teacher Donavon Banks will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Florida man embezzled $5.7M from company he worked as finance director for: DOJ
A Clermont man is accused of embezzling over five million dollars as a finance director of the company he worked for, the Department of Justice said.
Clermont tower vandalized; police seek assistance
The City of Clermont reported derogatory graffiti on the Victory Pointe tower on Saturday.
Florida couple gifted roof repair after insurance drops their homeowners coverage
Paulette and her husband, Elliot Thompson, have lived in their home in Clermont for nearly 50 years. They've had home insurance for as long as they've lived in Clarmont until their insurance company told them recently that they would drop their coverage due to the condition of their roof.
