Clermont police creating new equipment for seatbelt safety
The Clermont Police Department is rolling out some new equipment aimed at emphasizing the importance of seatbelts. It comes after three women were killed in a deadly crash earlier this week, and no one was wearing seatbelts.
Father speaks after viral video surfaces in crash that killed daughter, 2 other women
The father of one of three women killed in a deadly Lake County crash last weekend is speaking about a viral video that the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has said will be part of its investigation into the incident.
Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating
Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.
Florida Democrats view special congressional election results as encouraging, despite loss
Randy Fine is ending his time as a state lawmaker and headed for the big leagues in the United States Congress. However, his margin of victory was lower than when Mike Waltz won the seat in November.
Social media post part of investigation into deadly Lake County crash, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to FOX 35 News that a viral social media video is a part of their investigation into a deadly crash in Lake County.
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida's 6th congressional district race, defeating Democrat Josh Weil
Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil.
Florida doctor accused of inappropriate conduct during a medical exam
A Florida doctor, Jose Jacob, was arrested for alleged battery after a patient accused him of inappropriate conduct during a medical exam.
Family seeks accountability after 10-year-old’s death in alleged abuse case
Kimberly Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, the two people accused of torturing 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who died last week after weeks in the hospital, were expected to be in court this morning. The couple waived their court appearances, while Xavier’s family vows to seek accountability.
Florida special congressional elections test GOP strongholds in Central Florida, Panhandle
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
3 women killed after Jeep hits pole in Lake County: FHP
Three women are dead, and one woman is critically injured following a single-vehicle crash in Lake County early Sunday morning, troopers said.
Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Lake County, FHP says
One person is dead after a three-vehicle collision along US 27 near Sawgrass Bay Blvd in Lake Co.
Police host fundraiser for 9-year-old Florida boy burned in campfire accident
The Fruitland Park Police Department hosted a fundraiser on Saturday for a 9-year-old Florida boy who was burned in a campfire accident, with the damage covering more than 40% of his body.
Florida man accused of firing rifle for target practice at his apartment after watching military movie
A Lake County man is accused of firing a rifle outside an apartment complex in Clermont while children were nearby.