Former Florida teacher's aide pushed non-verbal student against wall, claiming student spit on him, police say
Police say a former Lake County teacher's aide, 60, was caught on camera pushing a non-verbal student into a wall multiples times while escorting the student.
Police say a former Lake County teacher's aide, 60, was caught on camera pushing a non-verbal student into a wall multiples times while escorting the student.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle in Lake County: FHP
The crash happened in the area of State Road 44 and Brantley Branch Road around 4:30 p.m.
The crash happened in the area of State Road 44 and Brantley Branch Road around 4:30 p.m.
Over 30 Zebu cattle 'severely emaciated': Florida woman, property owner, arrested
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.
Florida town police chief on administrative leave amid FDLE investigation, officials say
Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Drunk Florida teen, 18, hits motorcycle, home with car in chase, deputies say
A Florida teen is facing several charges after authorities said she hit a motorcycle and home with her car while driving under the influence.
A Florida teen is facing several charges after authorities said she hit a motorcycle and home with her car while driving under the influence.
Wildfires disrupt travel, strand train passengers, prompt evacuations across Florida
Wildfires burning across North and Central Florida are disrupting travel and prompting emergency declarations, as officials warn conditions could worsen.
Wildfires burning across North and Central Florida are disrupting travel and prompting emergency declarations, as officials warn conditions could worsen.
Suspect arrested after fatally shooting man in attempt to shoot dog, Leesburg police say
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office said 43-year-old Matthew Pasco fatally shot a dog owner when his dog reportedly attacked a woman around a homeless camp on April 17 in the area of Griffin Road and Tally Box Road.
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office said 43-year-old Matthew Pasco fatally shot a dog owner when his dog reportedly attacked a woman around a homeless camp on April 17 in the area of Griffin Road and Tally Box Road.
Man arrested in deadly 2024 wrong-way crash in Lake County, officials say
Man arrested in deadly 2024 wrong-way crash in Lake County, officials say
Man arrested in deadly 2024 wrong-way crash in Lake County, officials say
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Family, friends of stabbing suspect killed by Lake County deputy demand answers
Several protesters lined up outside the Lake County Sheriff's office Wednesday afternoon seeking justice after a stabbing suspect was shot and killed by a deputy over the weekend.
Several protesters lined up outside the Lake County Sheriff's office Wednesday afternoon seeking justice after a stabbing suspect was shot and killed by a deputy over the weekend.
1 dead after deputy involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
1 dead after deputy-involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
1 dead after deputy-involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
Woman killed in Leesburg hit-and-run; suspect vehicle found, police say
A 40-year-old woman was killed early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County.
A 40-year-old woman was killed early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County.
Dashcam video shows fatal officer-involved shooting in Fruitland Park
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Suspect arrested following standoff in Fruitland Park, deputies say
Jury convicts man in 2022 DUI crash that killed Florida woman
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
Florida couple's ESA shot, killed in driveway, reports say
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
Florida family's emotional support dog shot, killed with pellet gun, they say
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
James Duckett: Execution on hold after Florida Supreme Court denies request to lift stay
James Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer, was set to be executed Tuesday for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987.
James Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer, was set to be executed Tuesday for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987.
Parks director evaded sales tax, buying beauty items, Christmas gifts using city Amazon account: FDLE
A former Fruitland Park Parks and Recreation Director is being investigated for using the city's tax exemption to purchase personal items – evading over $1,500 in taxes.
A former Fruitland Park Parks and Recreation Director is being investigated for using the city's tax exemption to purchase personal items – evading over $1,500 in taxes.
Sofia Prendiville: Missing Florida girl suspected of taking bus to Miami to meet online friend, deputies say
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing and endangered 12-year-old Sofia Prendiville.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing and endangered 12-year-old Sofia Prendiville.