Mount Dora father accused of child neglect after 2-year-old boy found alone, police say
The father of a 2-year-old boy who was found wandering a Mount Dora apartment complex Oct. 22 is accused of child neglect one day after the boy was reunited with his family.
Robin Severance-Lopez arrested again: What we know
The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday for the second time this year.
Breakthrough DNA technology solves 2007 Florida sexual assault case, authorities say
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.
3-year-old boy found alone in Mount Dora reunited with family, police say
A 3-year-old boy found wandering alone has been reunited with his parents, police said.
Lake County officials raise concerns over landfill expansion near sensitive water feature
The City of Mount Dora is home to an extremely unique water feature called the Wolf Branch Sink, which has a direct path to the aquifer. Right next to it is a landfill that officials in Lake County fear could pollute the water.
FOX 35 Investigates: Is landfills proximity to aquifer a concern?
Lake County officials fear after heavy rainfall, chemicals can be carried into a county-run lake called Wolf Branch Sink. The United States Geological Survey, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lake County Water Authority and a private environmental engineer told FOX 35 water from the Wolf Branch Sink drains straight into the aquifer.
Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Meet Skeeter, Lake County's new K-9 bloodhound
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has a new Bloodhound K-9: Skeeter. The new pup was born on July 12 in Eustis, Florida. He was donated to LCSO. He will help find lost and endangered persons, including children and vulnerable adults.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended sheriff requests to sever case from 1 of 4 co-defendants
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is requesting to sever his case from one of his four co-defendants, according to new court documents.
Falling in love with Central Florida: Spotlighting Mount Dora
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended sheriff requests his criminal trial be moved from Lake to Osceola County
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is requesting that his criminal trial be moved from Lake County to Osceola County.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
FedEx driver accused of stealing iPhones worth nearly $11K
A FedEx delivery driver is accused of stealing nine brand-new iPhone 17s valued at nearly $11,000 from a shipping facility, according to Leesburg Police.
Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway: Commission meeting turns heated over road renaming
A Lake County Commission meeting erupted into shouting Tuesday as commissioners voted to rename a road after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking emotional outbursts from both the public and elected officials.
Teen driver shot after suspect opens fire on vehicle in Fruitland Park; police seek information
One person was injured in a Fruitland Park shooting last week when police say a vehicle opened fire on another vehicle without provocation.
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies capture alligator on resident’s porch
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies capture alligator on resident’s porch