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.

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.

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 man embezzled $5.7M from company he worked as finance director for: DOJ

A Clermont man is accused of embezzling over five million dollars as a finance director of the company he worked for, the Department of Justice said.

Florida man accused of running illegal animal fighting ring

The Lake County Sheriff's Office said it has dismantled a sizable cockfighting ring in which a man is accused of creating a makeshift stadium built on his property for illegal fights.

15-year-old reported missing from Lake County: deputies

A 15-year-old boy has gone missing from the Lake County area, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Mount Dora approves massive development project amid resident concerns

The City of Mount Dora has approved a major development project, sparking fears among some residents that the area's small-town feel will soon be lost.

Failure to use turn signal leads to Florida man's arrest: police

A Florida man found himself behind bars for alleged drug possession – and it all started when he changed lanes without using his turn signal, according to police.

Florida 'Safe Haven' baby reunites with firefighters 18 years later, for her high school graduation

Eighteen years ago, a baby was dropped off at Lake County Fire Station No. 112 in Clermont through the county’s “Safe Haven" program. Now, she has graduated from high school and is thriving.

Deland man, 35, killed in head-on crash with dump truck: FHP

A 35-year-old Deland man is dead after his pickup truck was hit head-on by a dump truck in Lake County on Friday morning, troopers said.

Car slams into Lake County dance studio
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A car traveling 65 mph on a local road slammed into a Lake County dance studio. The owner said he had just left the building moments before the crash.