Why some younger adults are interested in living, working in The Villages
As the population in The Villages continues to grow, there are younger adults interested in working or living in the retirement community.
As the population in The Villages continues to grow, there are younger adults interested in working or living in the retirement community.
Florida wildlife officials on lookout for sick turtles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or are dead.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or are dead.
Funnel cloud formation spotted in Lake County
A funnel cloud formation was spotted in Lake County near Clermont around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
A funnel cloud formation was spotted in Lake County near Clermont around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Deputies relocate alligator from school swimming pool
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
Sorrento teen killed in a late-night car crash, 4 others injured
A tragic car accident killed a 16-year-old in Lake County late Thursday night. Four other minors were injured.
A tragic car accident killed a 16-year-old in Lake County late Thursday night. Four other minors were injured.
FHP: 16-year-old killed, children injured in Lake County crash
The 16-year-old driver reportedly lost control of the SUV, left the roadway and collided with a light pole and then a tree.
The 16-year-old driver reportedly lost control of the SUV, left the roadway and collided with a light pole and then a tree.
Florida family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Former Mt. Dora councilman accused of disturbing historic cemetery
The suspect lives next to the burial grounds and told officers he wanted to remove trees near his home.
The suspect lives next to the burial grounds and told officers he wanted to remove trees near his home.
New STEM program offered at Umatilla High School
Umatilla High School in Lake County is now offering a STEM program for students thanks to a generous donation.
Umatilla High School in Lake County is now offering a STEM program for students thanks to a generous donation.
Lake County residents gather to show support for Ukraine
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Lake County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Lake County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
Ukraine support event held in Lake County
Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day.
Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day.
WATCH: Crooks take off with Xbox consoles in smash-and-grab robbery, police say
Surveillance video from a Clermont, Florida GameStop shows the smash-and-grab robbery in progress, police say.
Surveillance video from a Clermont, Florida GameStop shows the smash-and-grab robbery in progress, police say.
Scammers posing as local law enforcement selling T-shirts
The Clermont Police Department is one of many law enforcement agencies being used in a scam.
The Clermont Police Department is one of many law enforcement agencies being used in a scam.
Sister of man killed in construction accident seeks answers
The family of a construction worker killed on the job is speaking for the first time. Their loved one, John Terranova, died on Feb. 2 while working on a bridge construction project in Lady Lake. The family is hoping for closure.
The family of a construction worker killed on the job is speaking for the first time. Their loved one, John Terranova, died on Feb. 2 while working on a bridge construction project in Lady Lake. The family is hoping for closure.
Deputies: 2 dead after shooting in Leesburg
Lake County sheriff's deputies swarmed a home on Leesburg’s Montclair Road Wednesday afternoon. Detectives are still investigating the fatal shootings of two men.
Lake County sheriff's deputies swarmed a home on Leesburg’s Montclair Road Wednesday afternoon. Detectives are still investigating the fatal shootings of two men.
State declines to prosecute Florida doctor accused of striking patient: court documents
The victim told police she was semi-unconscious and could not speak or physically resist the doctor's force. She also said she could hear the doctor laughing and mocking her.
The victim told police she was semi-unconscious and could not speak or physically resist the doctor's force. She also said she could hear the doctor laughing and mocking her.
Man scammed families in mourning, police say
An ex-city official is accused of moving human remains to illegally sell space at a cemetery in Lake County. One family still doesn’t know where their loved one’s ashes are.
An ex-city official is accused of moving human remains to illegally sell space at a cemetery in Lake County. One family still doesn’t know where their loved one’s ashes are.
Wild hogs plowing through Clermont neighborhood
A wild hog problem is causing a nuisance in a Clermont neighborhood. For the last two years, the animals have been pushed out of their habitat by new development and into the Magnolia Bay community. The residents are doing everything they can to keep the pigs out.
A wild hog problem is causing a nuisance in a Clermont neighborhood. For the last two years, the animals have been pushed out of their habitat by new development and into the Magnolia Bay community. The residents are doing everything they can to keep the pigs out.
Fired Orange County firefighter talks about termination
Five months ago, an Orange County firefighter became the face of the fight against vaccine mandates. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis came under scrutiny for not writing up firefighters who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandated by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. His supervisors told him his job was on the line. For the first time in his life, he was fired.
Five months ago, an Orange County firefighter became the face of the fight against vaccine mandates. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis came under scrutiny for not writing up firefighters who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandated by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. His supervisors told him his job was on the line. For the first time in his life, he was fired.
Groveland man claims person pulled machete on him in road rage incident
A man in Lake County is under arrest for threatening a person with a machete, authorities said. Groveland police officers say the whole thing is believed to be a road rage incident.
A man in Lake County is under arrest for threatening a person with a machete, authorities said. Groveland police officers say the whole thing is believed to be a road rage incident.