Controlled burn sending heavy smoke into Orlando's tourist district

If you detect a haze in the air this Valentine's Day or the smell of smoke, do not be alarmed! There is a controlled burn underway in northern Lake County.

Police: Leesburg man shot in face during argument over money

“The victim had wounds to his face, neck, and chest consistent with being shot with birdshot from a shotgun," police said.

Arrest made in Leesburg homicide investigation

The Leesburg Police Department, working in conjunction with the Ocala Police Department, has arrested a Marion County teenager in connection with a homicide investigation in Leesburg.

Crews recover body of worker from Lake County construction site

Authorities say a construction worker became trapped after a cave-in near a road construction site in Lake County late Wednesday afternoon.

Graham Farms spraying crops ahead of Central Florida freeze

The FOX 35 Storm Team Thunder Truck made its way to Lake County where Graham Farms in Umatilla is getting ready for the Florida freeze.

Eustis teen shot in face released from hospital, speaks to FOX 35

A 17-year-old is back home in Eustis after being shot in the face over the weekend. Thomas Saliba spoke to FOX 35 News Tuesday afternoon after he was released from Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Elections supervisors rejecting large amounts of gambling petitions

Boxes in the Lake County Election Supervisor's office contain more than 17,000 signed petitions. Supervisor Alan Hays says so far they've rejected nearly 60 percent of them.

Deputies: Man arrested in rape, attempted sexual batteries at Clermont apartment complex

A man was arrested in connection with a sexual battery and attempted batteries of women at a Clermont apartment complex, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Central Florida comedian honors Bob Saget

A Central Florida comedian took time to honor Bob Saget at a performance in The Villages. He said he met Saget in the early 2000s at The Improv in Downtown Orlando and considers him an inspiration.