Tavares man, registered sexual predator, found guilty of heroin and fentanyl trafficking

A Lake County jury has found a 44-year-old Tavares man and registered sex offender guilty on multiple drug-trafficking charges, including trafficking heroin and conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, officials announced Wednesday.

Florida man accused of peeing on Sam’s Club food, causing over $10K in damage

A Florida man may need more than toilet paper to clean up his legal mess. That's because he's accused of urinating in the aisle of Sam's Club, causing more than $10,000 in food to be flushed away.

Third co-defendant tied to ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez's illegal gambling scheme released on bond

A third co-defendant accused of racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has been released from jail.

Motorcyclist killed in Lake County crash while attempting to pass traffic

A motorcyclist was killed Monday afternoon in a crash on State Road 33 in Lake County after attempting to pass traffic in a no-passing zone, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Widow of slain Leesburg clerk still seeking answers 1 year after husband's killing

A year after her husband was gunned down during a robbery at a Leesburg convenience store, Monique Shihadeh says the pain is still raw — and justice still feels far away.

State leaders discuss immigration enforcement, closed border policies
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State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.

State attorney, Florida AG push for immigration enforcement, closed border policies

State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.

Sinkhole repair on Lake County's Britt Road moves forward after months of delays

A massive sinkhole that swallowed part of Britt Road during Hurricane Milton may finally be repaired, after Lake County officials reached a key agreement to begin assessing the damage.

Florida Turnpike crash shuts down lanes near Clermont

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that is causing traffic delays southbound on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

Rare bacterial infection strikes Florida man after Lake Dora Jet Ski injury

A Tavares, Florida man is warning others after what began as a simple day on the water ended with a rare bacterial infection that nearly cost him his leg.

Clermont Police Department appoints new chief

John Graczyk, a longtime officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been officially named chief of the Clermont Police Department, city officials announced Thursday.

Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials

A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives

Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.

Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
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All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.