Jurors in Vickie Williams's double-murder trial hear testimony from victims' daughter, defendant's 911 calls
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Groveland issues boil water advisory after pump failure at water plant
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for some residents in Groveland after a pump failure at the Sunshine Water Plant.
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for some residents in Groveland after a pump failure at the Sunshine Water Plant.
Jury watches interrogation video in Mount Dora double murder trial of Vickie Williams
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of the woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Lake County couple, as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the second day of her murder trial.
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of the woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Lake County couple, as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the second day of her murder trial.
Grieving husband's fight to clean illegal dumping ground near wife's grave pays off
A man's mission to clean up an illegal dumping site right by his late wife's final resting place in Lake County is paying off, but he says there’s work left to be done.
A man's mission to clean up an illegal dumping site right by his late wife's final resting place in Lake County is paying off, but he says there’s work left to be done.
Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly Eustis building explosion
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
Clermont man accused of intentionally striking bicyclist with car, fleeing scene
A Clermont man is accused of intentionally driving his vehicle into a bicyclist in a Taco Bell parking lot before fleeing the scene, according to police.
A Clermont man is accused of intentionally driving his vehicle into a bicyclist in a Taco Bell parking lot before fleeing the scene, according to police.
Florida homeowner shoots, kills woman outside home in Leesburg, police say
Leesburg police have identified the woman shot and killed after attempting to enter someone else's home.
Leesburg police have identified the woman shot and killed after attempting to enter someone else's home.
Body camera video shows deadly Lake County deputy-involved shooting
Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies who responded to a report of a violent domestic incident involving a gun.
Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies who responded to a report of a violent domestic incident involving a gun.
Horses receiving proper care, recovering from poor conditions
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation. Lauren Wheatley with DreamCatcher Horse Rescue gave FOX 35 a look at the recovery journey.
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation. Lauren Wheatley with DreamCatcher Horse Rescue gave FOX 35 a look at the recovery journey.
Julie Sulpizio ruled competent to stand trial in deadly Lake County deputy ambush
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County sheriff's deputy and wounded others, has been ruled competent to stand trial despite conflicting opinions from mental health experts.
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County sheriff's deputy and wounded others, has been ruled competent to stand trial despite conflicting opinions from mental health experts.
14 horses rescued from Lake County property where 85 dogs were removed
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation.
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation.
Lake County deputies shoot armed person during domestic battery response, sheriff's office says
FDLE is investigating a situation in which Lake County deputies shot an armed individual while responding to a domestic battery call Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office reported.
FDLE is investigating a situation in which Lake County deputies shot an armed individual while responding to a domestic battery call Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office reported.
85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
911 calls released after small plane crashes, burns in Groveland
A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries.
A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries.
Woman dies after being found unresponsive inside Amazon delivery truck, officials say
An Amazon delivery driver has died after she was found unresponsive in her vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
An Amazon delivery driver has died after she was found unresponsive in her vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman found dead in car, neighbor dead amid suspected property line fight: 'She was just sweet'
A Lake County community is in shock and mourning after a woman was found dead in her car, suspected of being killed by her next-door neighbor amid a years-long fight over their property lines.
A Lake County community is in shock and mourning after a woman was found dead in her car, suspected of being killed by her next-door neighbor amid a years-long fight over their property lines.
Small plane crashes in Lake County, burns up; 2 onboard, 2 hurt: officials
Two people were aboard a small aircraft when it crashed Friday morning in a rural part of Lake County, south of the City of Groveland, officials said.
Two people were aboard a small aircraft when it crashed Friday morning in a rural part of Lake County, south of the City of Groveland, officials said.
Missing person found dead in car trunk in Mount Dora; suspect also found dead, deputies say
A missing-person investigation led Lake County sheriff’s deputies to discover a woman who had been shot and killed inside a vehicle early Wednesday evening.
A missing-person investigation led Lake County sheriff’s deputies to discover a woman who had been shot and killed inside a vehicle early Wednesday evening.
Man accused of shooting 3 people after fight at Lake County bonfire
A 26-year-old man is being held without bond after authorities say he shot three people during a fight at a bonfire party in Lake County, including two people he allegedly shot after driving away from the initial confrontation.
A 26-year-old man is being held without bond after authorities say he shot three people during a fight at a bonfire party in Lake County, including two people he allegedly shot after driving away from the initial confrontation.