Man pulls 3 teens from water after they hit a tree
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Good Samaritan helps rescue 3 teens after jet ski crashes into tree on Lake Hiawatha, FWC says
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
2025 Lake County murder suspect extradited for charge in sister-in-law's death: Deputies
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
2025 Lake County murder suspect in custody after federal immigration warrant
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Lady Lake police seek teen allegedly linked to vehicle shooting, separate armed robbery: 'Do not approach'
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
Heavy rain floods popular Tavares waterfront bar, Lake Harris Hideaway
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Flooding reported in Leesburg, officials say
Officials said the area of Citrus Boulevard was blocked off due to flooding in the area of Rural King.
Officials said the area of Citrus Boulevard was blocked off due to flooding in the area of Rural King.
New documents show DCF was warned about family that later ambushed deputies
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.
Dog death investigation: 1 dead, 1 alive found unattended in Florida home
Lake County deputies responded to reports of two dogs left unattended – finding one dog alive and sitting next to the remains of a dead dog, the sheriff's office said.
Lake County deputies responded to reports of two dogs left unattended – finding one dog alive and sitting next to the remains of a dead dog, the sheriff's office said.
Dogs in deadly attack on Cocoa woman now in custody of Brevard County Animal Control
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
Clermont police investigate shooting that let 47-year-old man dead
Clermont police are investigating a shooting that left a 47-year-old man dead late Wednesday night.
Clermont police are investigating a shooting that left a 47-year-old man dead late Wednesday night.
Mount Dora officials reopen Donnelly Street months after flood damage repairs
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding forced the major roadway to close.
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding forced the major roadway to close.
'Not a minor oversight': Florida police department addresses return of loaded weapon to victim's family
A Florida police department is taking accountability for returning a loaded weapon to a victim's family.
A Florida police department is taking accountability for returning a loaded weapon to a victim's family.
2 women arrested after 24 dogs found, covered in poop, living in car
The Kissimmee Police Department arrested Dawn Biggs, 42, and Dana Hutchinson, 42, after discovering 24 malnourished Chihuahua puppies trapped inside a vehicle. Officers responding to a local parking lot found the thin, hairless puppies crowded into crates inside a bug-infested car that was heavily covered in feces and urine. Both women now face felony animal cruelty charges.
The Kissimmee Police Department arrested Dawn Biggs, 42, and Dana Hutchinson, 42, after discovering 24 malnourished Chihuahua puppies trapped inside a vehicle. Officers responding to a local parking lot found the thin, hairless puppies crowded into crates inside a bug-infested car that was heavily covered in feces and urine. Both women now face felony animal cruelty charges.
Mount Dora's Donnelly Street to reopen after destroyed in washout
Donnelly Street in Mount Dora is set to reopen with a ribbon cutting on May 21 after months of repairs. The street was damaged after an October storm resulted in a washout of the infrastructure -- leaving a gaping hole in the road.
Donnelly Street in Mount Dora is set to reopen with a ribbon cutting on May 21 after months of repairs. The street was damaged after an October storm resulted in a washout of the infrastructure -- leaving a gaping hole in the road.
Lake County Robotics Team "Nerds of Prey" wins World Championship
Lake Minneola High School robotics team beats 600 of the top teams from around the world, winning the Robotics World Championship in Houston
Lake Minneola High School robotics team beats 600 of the top teams from around the world, winning the Robotics World Championship in Houston
Puppy, found left in hot car, rescued by police
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store. Police rescued the dog from the hot car, giving her water and taking her into their air-conditioned patrol vehicle. The dog's owner claimed she wasn't gone long and that she was waiting in line.
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store. Police rescued the dog from the hot car, giving her water and taking her into their air-conditioned patrol vehicle. The dog's owner claimed she wasn't gone long and that she was waiting in line.
Puppy rescued after left in hot car in Florida heat | Body camera
Body camera footage from the Lady Lake Police Department shows the rescue of a puppy after she was left in a car turned off in an unshaded area of shopping plaza parking lot. Officers saved the dog, giving her water before taking her into their air conditioned vehicle.
Body camera footage from the Lady Lake Police Department shows the rescue of a puppy after she was left in a car turned off in an unshaded area of shopping plaza parking lot. Officers saved the dog, giving her water before taking her into their air conditioned vehicle.
Police rescue dog left in hot car in 92-degree weather
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store.
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store.