FedEx driver accused of stealing iPhones worth nearly $11K
A FedEx delivery driver is accused of stealing nine brand-new iPhone 17s valued at nearly $11,000 from a shipping facility, according to Leesburg Police.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Leesburg Bikefest faces uncertain future due to declining attendance, rising costs
The roar of engines at Leesburg’s annual Bikefest could soon fall silent, as city officials warn the event may only have funding to run for one more year.
Fire crews respond to early morning house fire in Lake County
Firefighters responded to a house fire early Saturday morning off County Road 473 in Lake County, according to officials.
Speed camera error near Central Florida high school leads to ticket refunds
One Central Florida city is issuing refunds after a speed detection error led to several drivers being wrongly ticketed near a high school.
Florida dad turns son in to Leesburg police after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.
Waterspout forms near Leesburg close to State Road 44, no damage reported
A waterspout was reported along State Road 44 in Lake County on Monday.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Hit-and-run suspect tracked down by his own iPhone alert after crash: FHP
Jerome Williams is facing charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash early Sunday morning on Sunnyside Drive in Leesburg.
Bikers brave unseasonably warm weekend for 28th Annual Leesburg Bikefest
Hundreds of thousands of bikers are expected to attend the 28th Annual Leesburg Bikefest, but with the scorching weather forecast this weekend, being prepared is key to having a good time.
Leesburg man arrested for attempted burglary, meth trafficking while out on bond
A Leesburg man out on bond for grand theft of a motor vehicle was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to break into a home and being found with a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man arrested 8 months after deadly shooting during broad daylight, officials say
A Florida man has been arrested following the killing of a 20-year-old man who was shot on a neighborhood lawn in broad daylight.
Leesburg family seeks answers after motorbikes stolen from garage
A Leesburg family in the Bassville Park community had three motorbikes stolen from their garage in two separate incidents, just weeks apart.
Police searching for armed robber in Leesburg, have you seen this man?
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for the man who allegedly shot and robbed someone Sunday night.
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.
Deputies continue search for missing Florida teen
Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.