Eustis Middle School administrator removed after district finds improper physical contact with student
A Eustis Middle School administrator will not return to the school after a district investigation found she inappropriately grabbed a 7th grade student while trying to take his phone.
Unveiling of the repainted Van Gough House in Mount Dora
The unveiling of the repainted Van Gough House in Mount Dora is taking place today. The landmark was painted with a mural inspired by the homeowner’s autistic son’s favorite painting, Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” The art piece serves as a beautiful way to guide the boy home in case he wanders off.
Adoption fees waived for select dogs at Lake County shelter
The Lake County Animal Shelter is waving its adoption fees for a few groups of select dogs. The adoption fee waiver applies to all the shelter's dogs that are over 40 pounds, over 4 years old and those who have been at the shelter for four weeks or more.
Monkey spotted in Mount Dora neighborhood; HOA issues warning to residents
A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.
Florida man attacks 2 elderly victims who allow him into their home when weather is bad: Officials
A Florida homeless man was recently found guilty of attacking two elderly individuals who allowed him to occasionally stay in their home if the weather was bad, officials said. The man claimed self-defense.
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.
Julie Sulpizio ordered back into Lake County Jail, competency hearing scheduled
According to a state order, Julie Sulpizio is heading back to the Lake County Jail.
Man killed in shooting involving deputy suffered from mental health issues, family says
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
Bodycam shows deadly deputy shooting of armed man outside Clermont home
Newly released bodycam footage shows deputies fatally shooting Eric Escobar, who appeared to reach for a gun outside a Clermont home.
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.
Brush fire prompts evacuation notice in Lake County
The evacuation order was lifted around 7 p.m. with 50 percent of the fire contained, according to forest officials.
Julie Sulpizio's competency review hearing scheduled, woman arrested in deadly 'ambush' of Florida deputies
Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a religious-backed, doomsday-style "ambush" with her family that killed one Lake County deputy and injured two others, has a competency review hearing scheduled for May, according to new court documents.
Lake County teen reported missing, possibly in Eustis area
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen nearly a week ago in Mount Dora.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight, officials say
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to a report of a suspicious person, officials say.
Hop into spring at the Easter Festival in Eustis
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Eustis to check out the Easter Festival at Santa's Farm. The event runs multiple days in April and includes a multitude of festivities, such as Easter egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, games, activities and a petting zoo.
FOX 35 Care Force: Academic tutor Diane Revels continues passion for teaching after battle with cancer
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring a retired teacher turned academic tutor who just couldn’t stay away from the classroom, even as she faced the battle of her life with cancer.