Lightning strike sparks fire at Southern Hill Farms destroying important equipment

A lightning strike is believed to have struck the barn of Southern Hills Farms in Clermont overnight, sparking a large fire, the farm shared on its Facebook page.

Drunk teen runs over, kills 2-year-old boy riding tricycle in Lake County neighborhood, police say

A 19-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter after he drunkenly ran over a 2-year-old boy riding a tricycle outside his home in Tavares on Labor Day, according to the Tavares Police Department.

Florida deputy shot during Lake County ambush back home with family: 'Very thankful'

Lake County Deputy Stefano Gargano was all smiles as he was released from the hospital on Monday – one month after he and other deputies were shot in an “ambush" attack at a home in Eustis.

No arraignment Tuesday for Lake County ambush suspect

A spokesperson for the Lake County court has confirmed to FOX 35 that an arraignment for Julie Sulpizio will not be held on Tuesday. It remains unclear at this time when Sulpizio's next court hearing will be.

Deputies search for 2 men who allegedly kidnapped, beat, choked Okahumpka woman

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for two men accused of kidnapping and attempting to murder a 39-year-old woman in Okahumpka. The sheriff’s office hopes some residents of the small town of around 220 people may have tips to help identify the suspects.

Leesburg murder suspect's girlfriend surrenders after aiding fugitive boyfriend who killed store clerk: police

Kaili Dupius, who is accused of helping her boyfriend evade police after he allegedly killed a store clerk in Leesburg, has turned herself into the Lake County Jail, officials said.

Leesburg murder suspect's mom, sister & girlfriend charged in convenience store shooting case: police

Family members of the 25-year-old man who allegedly robbed and killed a Leesburg convenience store owner in May have been accused of helping the suspect hide from law enforcement for about a month before his capture.