Florida man jumped into St. Johns River to evade authorities after leading them on chase, deputies say
Florida authorities said a 28-year-old man jumped into the St. Johns River in an attempt to avoid capture after leading deputies in a pursuit across multiple Central Florida counties on Saturday.
Florida authorities said a 28-year-old man jumped into the St. Johns River in an attempt to avoid capture after leading deputies in a pursuit across multiple Central Florida counties on Saturday.
Pursuit suspect jumps into St. Johns River, captured, after law enforcement pursuit, officials say
A suspect is in custody in Seminole County after being pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies across Central Florida and fleeing into the St Johns River, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office
A suspect is in custody in Seminole County after being pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies across Central Florida and fleeing into the St Johns River, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Good Samaritan helps get 12-year-old boy help after he collapsed following stampede at Florida festival
Saturday evening, commotion broke out at the Pig on the Pond festival in Clermont. Were it not for a good Samaritan, that scare could have been much worse for a 12-year-old boy attending the festival.
Saturday evening, commotion broke out at the Pig on the Pond festival in Clermont. Were it not for a good Samaritan, that scare could have been much worse for a 12-year-old boy attending the festival.
Florida police department hopes social media will help reunite lost ashes with someone's family
A Florida police department is hoping to reunite someone's ashes with their family, but have no idea who the remains belong to – and hopes social media will help find the rightful owners.
A Florida police department is hoping to reunite someone's ashes with their family, but have no idea who the remains belong to – and hopes social media will help find the rightful owners.
Fake 'gun' scare causes chaos at Florida family-friendly festival
There was a big scare this weekend at a festival in Clermont when a stampede of teenagers started running after some believed there was a gun in the crowd. Police say it was a false claim.
There was a big scare this weekend at a festival in Clermont when a stampede of teenagers started running after some believed there was a gun in the crowd. Police say it was a false claim.
Florida man, 94, found clever way to escape attic after Hurricane Ian floodwaters trapped him inside
A 94-year-old Florida man had to come up with a clever way to exit his attic after floodwaters during Hurricane Ian left him trapped inside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A 94-year-old Florida man had to come up with a clever way to exit his attic after floodwaters during Hurricane Ian left him trapped inside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
More Florida homes flooded as Astor sees St. Johns River crest
In Astor, the St. Johns River hit its highest point, cresting on Tuesday.
In Astor, the St. Johns River hit its highest point, cresting on Tuesday.
Central Florida shelter looking for owners of lost dog that was attacked by alligator
A Central Florida shelter is hoping to reunite a lost dog with its owners after it was attacked by an alligator following Hurricane Ian.
A Central Florida shelter is hoping to reunite a lost dog with its owners after it was attacked by an alligator following Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian: Lake County Emergency Information - evacuations, sandbags, shelters, school closings
As Hurricane Ian continues its ways across the Caribbean, it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. Florida is within the so-called "cone of uncertainty."
As Hurricane Ian continues its ways across the Caribbean, it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. Florida is within the so-called "cone of uncertainty."
'People are just scared': Inland Florida residents brace for Hurricane Ian's impacts
As hundreds of thousands of Floridians evacuate parts of the western Florida coasts with the approach of Hurricane Ian, inland residents aren't sitting idly by. Rainfall totals could reach up to a foot along with hurricane-force winds, according to the National Weather Service.
As hundreds of thousands of Floridians evacuate parts of the western Florida coasts with the approach of Hurricane Ian, inland residents aren't sitting idly by. Rainfall totals could reach up to a foot along with hurricane-force winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Lake Minneola High placed on lockdown after school shooting threat
Lake Minneola High School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after someone air-dropped a photograph during class threatening a school shooting, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.
Lake Minneola High School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after someone air-dropped a photograph during class threatening a school shooting, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.
Man found dead in stolen RV after standoff with Lake County deputies, officials say
A man who led Lake County deputies on a chase in a stolen RV and then barricaded himself inside is dead from a possible overdose, according to the sheriff's office.
A man who led Lake County deputies on a chase in a stolen RV and then barricaded himself inside is dead from a possible overdose, according to the sheriff's office.
'It's insane': Leesburg residents concerned by $700 and $800 electric bills
Some Leesburg residents went before City Commissioners on Monday night, concerned about skyrocketing electric bills.
Some Leesburg residents went before City Commissioners on Monday night, concerned about skyrocketing electric bills.
FHP: Leesburg woman killed in hit-and-run crash in Lake County
Troopers are searching for the driver of an SUV who may have been involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lake County Sunday night.
Troopers are searching for the driver of an SUV who may have been involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lake County Sunday night.
Lake County deputies shoot, kill armed man in Clermont
Lake County deputies shot and killed a man Sunday who was reportedly armed with a rifle.
Lake County deputies shot and killed a man Sunday who was reportedly armed with a rifle.
Florida man arrested for allegedly murdering ex-girlfriend's child, deputies say
A Florida man is facing a first-degree murder charge when a toddler in his care died after suffering from a severed spine in May 2022.
A Florida man is facing a first-degree murder charge when a toddler in his care died after suffering from a severed spine in May 2022.
Florida officer breaks leg while taking down 'irate person' at Dunkin Donuts, police say
The person was reportedly jumping on the counter of the Dunkin Donuts and ran into traffic when officers took him down.
The person was reportedly jumping on the counter of the Dunkin Donuts and ran into traffic when officers took him down.
Florida woman fined $500 after bringing stray dog to wrong shelter
A Mount Dora woman says she was just trying to do the right thing, bringing a stray dog to the Lake County Animal Shelter. Now, she's being ordered to pay $500 after the county says she put false information on a form.
A Mount Dora woman says she was just trying to do the right thing, bringing a stray dog to the Lake County Animal Shelter. Now, she's being ordered to pay $500 after the county says she put false information on a form.
Lake County student arrested for having gun on school bus
A 16-year-old student from Lake Hills Academy in Mascotte was arrested for having a handgun on a Lake County school bus Thursday morning.
A 16-year-old student from Lake Hills Academy in Mascotte was arrested for having a handgun on a Lake County school bus Thursday morning.
Florida woman chased relative down street, shooting him dead, authorities say
Deputies say the two had a long-standing grudge and the woman is possibly the victim of a sex crime.
Deputies say the two had a long-standing grudge and the woman is possibly the victim of a sex crime.