FOX 35 Care Force: Leesburg Firefighter serving community on and off the clock
Lt. Jeff Moore has been with Leesburg Fire Station 61 for more than 21 years. Many know him for the work he does in the community - whether it’s cooking at the annual fish fry, chili cook off or other charity events. His colleagues said he is always stepping up to the task.
Honoring Lt. Jeff Moore from Leesburg Fire Dept.
Lt. Jeff Moore from the Leesburg Fire Department was nominated for the FOX 35 Care Force award
Florida man accused of breaking into dead neighbor's house
A Lake County man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly broke into his dead neighbor's house this week.
Clermont acupuncturist accused of sexually battering patient
A Clermont acupuncturist is accused of inappropriately touching and sexually battering a patient in an exam room, according to police.
Man found dead inside burning Lake County home
A man was found dead inside a Lake County home that was on fire, officials said.
Man found shot in burning Lake County home, deputies say
A man was found inside a Lake County home Saturday, according to deputies.
Leesburg murder suspect arrested after tips from acquaintance, family member come in, new documents show
Several people came forward identifying Alex Lopez as the man responsible for shooting and killing 51-year-old Raied Shihadeh at his Leesburg store, police say.
Man found dead in golf cart in Lake County, police say
A 59-year-old man was found dead in a golf cart in Lake County, and police are trying to figure out why.
LIST: When, where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Central Florida
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Florida waiter steals credit cards from customers, co-worker before going on spending spree: Deputies
A Lake County waiter was arrested after he allegedly spent thousands of dollars on credit cards he stole from customers and his co-worker, detectives said.
Florida man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart delivery drone, deputies say
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
Florida man arrested after robbing, killing Leesburg store owner: Officials
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
Lake County family pleads for safety improvements after nearly half-a-dozen cars crash near their property
A family in Mascotte says there have been not one, not two, but five crashes around their property. The latest one totaled their cars, and they consider themselves lucky their house is still intact.
Mount Dora's ‘Starry Night’ house to be featured in documentary
The "Starry Night" house in Mount Dora, inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, is again capturing attention as the subject of a new documentary.
Central Florida teacher who quit job to train for Olympics qualifies for Paris 2024: 'HE DID IT!'
Former Windy Hill Middle School teacher Donavon Banks will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Death of Florida girl, 9, being investigated as homicide: sheriff's office
A 9-year-old girl was found dead in her father’s home, and now, detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are treating their inquiry into her death as a homicide investigation.
Florida man allegedly exposes himself during road rage incident: 'Screamed and looked away in fear'
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly flashed a driver during a road rage incident in Lake County.
4 illegal gambling businesses busted in Lake County, deputies say
Four illegal gambling businesses in Lake County were shut down and six employees have been cited this month, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida girl, 15, reported missing out of Lake County found safe, deputies say
A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Lake County has been found safe, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office
52-year-old woman missing from Lake County: deputies
A 52-year-old woman has gone missing from the Clermont area, deputies said.