Florida cemetery, town of Astatula, covered in debris after strong winds
Debris was found scattered all over an Astatula cemetery on July 10, after what appeared to be a tornado went through the town. Tree limbs and objects placed at grave sites were found over the grounds. Crews cleaned up damaged signs at the cemetery. Every grave and headstones remained untouched, officials said.
Debris was found scattered all over an Astatula cemetery on July 10, after what appeared to be a tornado went through the town. Tree limbs and objects placed at grave sites were found over the grounds. Crews cleaned up damaged signs at the cemetery. Every grave and headstones remained untouched, officials said.
Shahidul Islam faces death penalty for role in sister-in-law's death
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
Boy attacked by alligator during Florida father-son fishing trip, family says
Brodie, 11, was fishing with his dad on vacation in Florida when an alligator bit his hand. Doctors had to amputate it. The boy had caught a fish and was releasing it into the water when the alligator popped out of the watch and bit the boy's hand, family said.
Brodie, 11, was fishing with his dad on vacation in Florida when an alligator bit his hand. Doctors had to amputate it. The boy had caught a fish and was releasing it into the water when the alligator popped out of the watch and bit the boy's hand, family said.
Tavares barge ignites during fireworks show, city says
Fire officials were already on scene and able to extinguish the fire quickly, according to officials.
Fire officials were already on scene and able to extinguish the fire quickly, according to officials.
Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs
An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.
An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.
Skeletal remains found in wooded area in Lake County, police say
An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a wooded area of Mascotte, according to the police department.
An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a wooded area of Mascotte, according to the police department.
Who killed Bryson Leverette? Police seek answers 3 years later: 'Someone knows what happened'
Police are still seeking answers in the unsolved June 30, 2023, ambush shooting on Caroline Avenue in Lady Lake that killed 20-year-old musician Bryson "Swift" Leverette.
Police are still seeking answers in the unsolved June 30, 2023, ambush shooting on Caroline Avenue in Lady Lake that killed 20-year-old musician Bryson "Swift" Leverette.
3 Central Florida alligator bite incidents within 1 week, authorities confirm
The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.
The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.
Florida woman charged in deadly deputy ambush faces competency hearing
The woman charged in an ambush that killed a Lake County Sheriff's deputy and injured two others is expected in court on Friday for a competency review hearing.
The woman charged in an ambush that killed a Lake County Sheriff's deputy and injured two others is expected in court on Friday for a competency review hearing.
Florida babysitter arrested after unattended child tested positive for THC, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Friday, June 19, on accusations of leaving a child she was babysitting completely unattended, the report says.
A Florida woman was arrested on Friday, June 19, on accusations of leaving a child she was babysitting completely unattended, the report says.
Family recounts violent carjacking as suspect faces multiple charges
A family visiting Central Florida said they feared for their lives after a man allegedly stole their minivan from a Clermont gas station, struck one of the victims with the vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Lake County.
A family visiting Central Florida said they feared for their lives after a man allegedly stole their minivan from a Clermont gas station, struck one of the victims with the vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Lake County.
Motorcyclist, 20, recalls hit-and-run crash, recovers from several broken bones
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
Eustis Hit-and-Run: 20-year-old motorcyclist left with severed muscle speaks out after crash
A 65-year-old pickup truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a young motorcyclist severely injured in Eustis, leaving the victim to wonder why the driver didn't stop to help.
A 65-year-old pickup truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a young motorcyclist severely injured in Eustis, leaving the victim to wonder why the driver didn't stop to help.
Church worker charged with video voyeurism in Lake County, deputies say
A man who is listed as an “Overseer" at a Fruitland Park church has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism after images from a church bathroom and another area were discovered on a work computer used by the suspect, according to a release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A man who is listed as an “Overseer" at a Fruitland Park church has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism after images from a church bathroom and another area were discovered on a work computer used by the suspect, according to a release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida daycare arrest: Owner issues apology; Bodycam catches worker change her narrative
The owner of Luv N Hugs daycare issued a public apology to the family of a toddler who escaped the facility, stating that child safety remains her top priority.
The owner of Luv N Hugs daycare issued a public apology to the family of a toddler who escaped the facility, stating that child safety remains her top priority.
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn as sightings continue across Central Florida
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
Unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks at Florida daycare: DCF reports
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state more than 10 times over the past three years for critical compliance failures. The public DCF reports show a history of violations including unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks, and structural hazards like exposed playground nails and standing water.
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state more than 10 times over the past three years for critical compliance failures. The public DCF reports show a history of violations including unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks, and structural hazards like exposed playground nails and standing water.
Florida daycare found to have multiple child to personnel ratio, training, sanitary citations: DCF reports
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state over five times throughout the past three years for sanitation, training and supervision failures.
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state over five times throughout the past three years for sanitation, training and supervision failures.
Elderly Florida man allegedly street racing, caught driving 110 mph in 45 mph zone: Deputies
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
Child seen running across U.S. 27 in Lake County; Daycare worker arrested, police say
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.