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.
Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
Pedestrian killed in crash on US-27 in Lady Lake, police say
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
Furious Florida man threatens Lake County kids with knives over go-kart engine revving, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly walked over to his neighbor's house, grabbed two knives, and threatened two kids who were in the garage working on their go-kart, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly walked over to his neighbor's house, grabbed two knives, and threatened two kids who were in the garage working on their go-kart, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Clermont police call shooting a premeditated killing; victim's roommate arrested
The Clermont Police Department will hold a 2:00 p.m. press conference on Monday to reveal new details surrounding the first-degree murder arrest of 33-year-old Kirby Alan Smith.
The Clermont Police Department will hold a 2:00 p.m. press conference on Monday to reveal new details surrounding the first-degree murder arrest of 33-year-old Kirby Alan Smith.
1 killed, 3 injured in Lake County wrong-way crash: FHP
1 killed, 3 injured in Lake County wrong-way crash: FHP
1 killed, 3 injured in Lake County wrong-way crash: FHP
Man arrested in Clermont shooting death, police say
Police arrested 33-year-old Kirby Smith on Saturday after they said he shot and killed 47-year-old Michael Rodriguez inside Smith's home.
Police arrested 33-year-old Kirby Smith on Saturday after they said he shot and killed 47-year-old Michael Rodriguez inside Smith's home.
2 arrested in Lake County construction theft and drug investigation
Two people were arrested following a months-long investigation into construction site thefts and drug trafficking in Lake County, authorities said.
Two people were arrested following a months-long investigation into construction site thefts and drug trafficking in Lake County, authorities said.
Police investigate pair of drive-by shootings in Eustis with 2 arrests, 3 suspects at-large
Police are investigating two drive-by shootings that occurred less than two hours apart in Eustis, with teenagers among those accused in one of the incidents.
Police are investigating two drive-by shootings that occurred less than two hours apart in Eustis, with teenagers among those accused in one of the incidents.
Man pulls 3 teens from water after they hit a tree
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Good Samaritan helps rescue 3 teens after jet ski crashes into tree on Lake Hiawatha, FWC says
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
2025 Lake County murder suspect extradited for charge in sister-in-law's death: Deputies
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
2025 Lake County murder suspect in custody after federal immigration warrant
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Lady Lake police seek teen allegedly linked to vehicle shooting, separate armed robbery: 'Do not approach'
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
Heavy rain floods popular Tavares waterfront bar, Lake Harris Hideaway
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Flooding reported in Leesburg, officials say
Officials said the area of Citrus Boulevard was blocked off due to flooding in the area of Rural King.
Officials said the area of Citrus Boulevard was blocked off due to flooding in the area of Rural King.
New documents show DCF was warned about family that later ambushed deputies
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.
Dog death investigation: 1 dead, 1 alive found unattended in Florida home
Lake County deputies responded to reports of two dogs left unattended – finding one dog alive and sitting next to the remains of a dead dog, the sheriff's office said.
Lake County deputies responded to reports of two dogs left unattended – finding one dog alive and sitting next to the remains of a dead dog, the sheriff's office said.