Central Florida man wins $1M on scratch-off, will splurge on new toothbrush
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.
Eustis police officers use Taser on man with autism
Eustis Police tased a man with severe autism multiple times Saturday in what Police Chief Craig Capris calls a "perfect storm."
Eustis Police tased a man with severe autism multiple times Saturday in what Police Chief Craig Capris calls a "perfect storm."
Clermont man battling COVID-19 receives ECMO treatment in Connecticut
A Clermont, Florida man who was flown to Connecticut for a treatment which his family said saved his life is now out of the hospital.
A Clermont, Florida man who was flown to Connecticut for a treatment which his family said saved his life is now out of the hospital.
Florida man allegedly shoots down law enforcement drone 'harassing' him
Wendell Doyle Goney, 51, was formally charged after he allegedly admitted to shooting a Lake County Sheriff’s Office drone out of the sky with a .22 caliber rifle, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.
Wendell Doyle Goney, 51, was formally charged after he allegedly admitted to shooting a Lake County Sheriff’s Office drone out of the sky with a .22 caliber rifle, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.
FHP: Fatal crash blocks part of US-27 in Lake County
Troopers say the crash happened around 6:05 a.m. on US-27 and Lake Minneola Shores and involved 2 vehicles.
Troopers say the crash happened around 6:05 a.m. on US-27 and Lake Minneola Shores and involved 2 vehicles.
Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
Caught on camera: Bear damages Leesburg family fence
A security camera from a home in Leesburg caught a big bear on camera.
A security camera from a home in Leesburg caught a big bear on camera.
Kitten trapped in pipe and rescued by firefighters finds 'furever' home
A kitten that was trapped in an underground pipe at a Florida school has been rescued and given a new home, thanks to the efforts of Lake County firefighters.
A kitten that was trapped in an underground pipe at a Florida school has been rescued and given a new home, thanks to the efforts of Lake County firefighters.
After just one day on the job, firefighter puts training into action
Jacob Perez had had just completed his first shift as a firefighter after graduating two days earlier. He was headed home when he came across a terrible crash but sprung into action while off duty, rendering aid until responding Clermont units arrived.
Jacob Perez had had just completed his first shift as a firefighter after graduating two days earlier. He was headed home when he came across a terrible crash but sprung into action while off duty, rendering aid until responding Clermont units arrived.
Photos: Tanker rolls over in Lake County
The driver was extricated from the vehicle and flown to the Trauma Center in Orlando.
The driver was extricated from the vehicle and flown to the Trauma Center in Orlando.
Florida mom reunited with daughter after being abducted 14 years ago
Police say Jacqueline Hernandez was abducted by her father when she was 6 years old.
Police say Jacqueline Hernandez was abducted by her father when she was 6 years old.
Deputies: Florida woman admits she drank too much wine before Target run
Deputies said that the woman crashed into another car in the parking lot of a Target and then landed in the ditch of a retention pond.
Deputies said that the woman crashed into another car in the parking lot of a Target and then landed in the ditch of a retention pond.
Masks required at Lake County schools with higher COVID transmission rates
On Thursday, the Lake County School Board approved a mask requirement for schools with higher transmission rates of COVID-19.
On Thursday, the Lake County School Board approved a mask requirement for schools with higher transmission rates of COVID-19.
Clermont police officers union president arrested, accused of stealing money
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents say he stole thousands of dollars from the union bank accounts.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents say he stole thousands of dollars from the union bank accounts.
Affidavit: Florida parents arrested after infant living in 'deplorable' conditions dies
Officers reportedly also observed the home and its conditions, describing it as “deplorable” and with an overwhelming odor of garbage and rotting food.
Officers reportedly also observed the home and its conditions, describing it as “deplorable” and with an overwhelming odor of garbage and rotting food.
Lake County school board to vote on proposed mask policy
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.
Clermont police welcome new bomb-sniffing K-9
The Clermont Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 named Juno.
The Clermont Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 named Juno.
Lake County to vote Sept. 9 on mask requirement with opt-out option for schools with high COVID cases
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of cases drops.
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of cases drops.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.