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.
Judge to decide on Stand Your Ground defense in fairway fight
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.
Florida K-9 officer finds loaded gun in student's backpack
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.
Leesburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, part of FDLE statewide initiative
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Kamala Harris sign raises concern in Virginia
A political campaign sign in Virginia has raised concerns among residents and prompted a response from the Loudoun County bomb squad.
87-year-old man shot at Leesburg gas station dies, 2 suspects arrested, police say
Two out of three suspects arrested in Leesburg gas station shooting. 87-year-old victim died from his injuries.
Leesburg Police release new video of 3 suspects wanted after an 87-year-old man was shot inside his car
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for 3 suspects involved in the shooting of an 87-year-old man.
Three suspects wanted in connection to Leesburg shooting, police say
It happened around 2:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of West Main Street near a Citgo gas station, according to officials.
18-year-old arrested after man found shot, killed in front yard of Leesburg home: police
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Leesburg that left a man dead on July 8.
Leesburg murder suspect's mom, sister & girlfriend charged in convenience store shooting case: police
Family members of the 25-year-old man who allegedly robbed and killed a Leesburg convenience store owner in May have been accused of helping the suspect hide from law enforcement for about a month before his capture.