Body in decades-old Florida cold case ID'd as transgender woman
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
Central Florida power outages: Severe storms sweep through Central Florida, tornado hits Seminole County
Severe storms swept through Central Florida on Monday, bringing widespread impacts. A radar-confirmed tornado tore through Lake Mary and Longwood in Seminole County earlier in the morning. The EF-2 tornado left a path of destruction over a roughly four-mile path.
Florida man shot sheriff's office drone, rammed fences in neighborhood rampage: Deputies
Authorities say Justin Kress caused chaos in a rural Lake County neighborhood, ramming fences, shooting at dogs, and destroying a $25,000 sheriff's office drone.
Lake County deputies honored for bravery in deadly ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link
The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored deputies and support staff for their bravery during an August ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link.
Tavares child abuse case: Florida boy was tied with duct tape, had dumbbell on him, deputies say
The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.
Deadly wrong-way crash shuts down parts of State Road 33 in Lake County: troopers
A deadly Lake County crash has shut down parts of both the northbound and southbound lanes on State Road 33, south of County Road 474. The wrong-way crash killed one and seriously injured another.
Leesburg family seeks answers after motorbikes stolen from garage
A Leesburg family in the Bassville Park community had three motorbikes stolen from their garage in two separate incidents, just weeks apart.
Tavares Police: Kimberley Mills, Andre Walker 'methodical' in abuse of 2 boys
A Florida mother and her boyfriend now face additional charges in an alleged child abuse case. Police say a second child, 9, was also "tortured" and "abused" by them. Police discovered the case last week after Mills brought the boy's 10-year-old brother to the hospital with alleged bruises and burn marks all over his body.
Florida mom, man at center of child abuse, torture case plead not guilty to charges
Update (2/28): On Friday, the Tavares Police Department revealed that Kimberley Mills, the mother of the two boys, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, would face additional charges related to the alleged abuse of both boys – not just the 10-year-old boy found with bruises and burn marks all over his body.
Florida 'serial groper' sentenced to 15 years for attempted sexual battery, attempted murder
A Florida man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to an attempted sexual battery and an attack on a law enforcement officer, prosecutors said.
Florida high school student found with 'hit list' of bullies, deputies say: Why no arrest has been made
A 17-year-old high school student in Lake County admitted to writing a "hit list" that was circulating through the school.
Lake County officials push to preserve farmland amid rapid development
Lake County officials are working to slow down rapid development to preserve the area’s rural and agricultural identity.
NTSB investigating after seaplane crashes into Lake Dora; 2 survive with minor injuries
A seaplane crashed into Lake Dora near Tavares on Sunday afternoon, flipping upside down.
Tavares Police: Florida boy, 10, 'tortured,' 'fighting for his life'
A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.
Two injured after plane crashes in Lake Dora, officials say
One occupant received minor injuries and another was transported to the hospital for facial injuries, according to deputies.
Boy brought to Tavares hospital with burns, bruises sparks child abuse investigation: Police
A mother is in custody as officials seek the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection to a child abuse case, according to the Tavares Police Department.
Florida Turnpike southbound lanes near Clermont now open
All southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike are currently closed near mile marker 283 in the Clermont area.
Man wanted in deadly Lake County shooting found, in custody; person of interest still missing, officials say
A Florida man wanted in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of another man in Lake County has been found and taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are still looking for a woman who allegedly drove away from the shooting with him. She is described as a person of interest in the investigation.
Long & Scott Farms sale could bring new homes to site of popular family attraction
A popular family attraction, and hundreds of acres of farmland are up for sale Lake County.