Reward offered for Leesburg suspect's arrest
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The family of Raied Shihadeh is offering reward money for the arrest of 25-year-old Alez Lopez who's accused of shooting and killing Shihadeh at his convenience store in Leesburg.

Clermont tower vandalized; police seek assistance

The City of Clermont reported derogatory graffiti on the Victory Pointe tower on Saturday.

Florida woman flees traffic stop because she couldn't 'afford to go to jail': deputies

A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly fled from a traffic stop because she couldn't “afford to go to jail,” the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

'Unsheltered homelessness' spikes 105% in Central Florida: Report

A new report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows the number of people without a steady place to sleep has more than doubled over the past year.

Florida couple gifted roof repair after insurance drops their homeowners coverage

Paulette and her husband, Elliot Thompson, have lived in their home in Clermont for nearly 50 years. They've had home insurance for as long as they've lived in Clarmont until their insurance company told them recently that they would drop their coverage due to the condition of their roof.

Leesburg robbery suspect identified, arrest warrant issued for murder

Police have identified and secured an arrest warrant for the man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk during an armed robbery last week, the Leesburg Police Department said in an update on Monday morning.

Lady Lake Police seeking new leads in year-old unsolved homicide case

The Lady Lake Police Department is intensifying efforts to solve the nearly year-old murder of 20-year-old Bryson Leverette, with hopes that a fresh perspective might bring justice to his grieving family.

Wildfire in Clermont threatens structures
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Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in Clermont that is threatening structures.