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.

Wildfire in Clermont threatens structures
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Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in Clermont that is threatening structures.

Men accused of pulling small alligator from Florida pond

Three men in Clermont were caught on video pulling a small alligator from a retention pond and then walking away with it.

Florida's Turnpike reopens in Orange County after multi-vehicle crash, troopers say

The northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike are back open after a multi-vehicle crash shut down the area just east of Clermont shortly before midnight on Wednesday.

More monkey sightings reported in Central Florida neighborhood

People living in Clermont, Florida, are reporting more monkey sightings. One woman saw a monkey walking around on the roof of a home in the 400 block of Minnehaha Ave.

Stanley cup thieves wanted in Clermont: police

A group of people are wanted for allegedly stealing several Stanley cups from Dick's Sporting Goods in Clermont, according to police.

Teen girl accused of stabbing 16-year-old in Clermont during fight

A 16-year-old girl was arrested in Groveland following a stabbing that sent another teen to the hospital Saturday, police said.

Florida man put car in cruise control then partially stood up through sunroof while speeding, deputies say

A Florida man out on bond is back in jail after he was spotted speeding down a busy road on cruise control with half of his body sticking out of the vehicle's sunroof, according to police.

Florida man rapes girl who rejected plea to 'rekindle relationship' a week after jail release: deputies

Eight days after a man was released from jail for simple battery, he has found himself behind bars again for allegedly raping a female who rejected his plea to “rekindle their relationship,” according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Former cheer coach being sued
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A former cheerleading coach out of Clermont is being sued for allegedly sexually abusing a teenager who used to cheer at his facility.

Florida cheer gym among 3 sued by family after dozens of child sexual abuse allegations come to light

A former Florida cheer gym, World Cheer Center, is facing a lawsuit from the family of a girl who was reportedly sexually abused by a competitive cheerleading coach who is facing multiple molestation charges.