Firefighting helicopter crashes in Leesburg
Investigators said four people were traveling in the helicopter. No survivors have been located and at least one death has been reported by Leesburg Fire Rescue.
Investigators said four people were traveling in the helicopter. No survivors have been located and at least one death has been reported by Leesburg Fire Rescue.
2 kittens rescued from storm drain, 1 ready to be adopted soon
Lake County firefighters rescued two kittens after neighbors called saying they heard cries from a nearby storm drain.
Lake County firefighters rescued two kittens after neighbors called saying they heard cries from a nearby storm drain.
Police: Man tried to run over female opponent after softball game
A Georgia man bonded out of jail late Tuesday afternoon after Fruitland Park police say he tried to settle a beef from a co-ed recreational softball game off the diamond.
A Georgia man bonded out of jail late Tuesday afternoon after Fruitland Park police say he tried to settle a beef from a co-ed recreational softball game off the diamond.
Deputies: Missing 95-year-old Florida man last seen leaving for church Sunday
Lake County deputies need the public's help to find a missing 95-year-old Mount Dora man.
Lake County deputies need the public's help to find a missing 95-year-old Mount Dora man.
COVID vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students age 12 and older
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county next week.
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county next week.
Student honored for saving teacher's life following stroke
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
Armed trespasser shot by deputies near horse pasture, Sheriff's Office says
A man accused of trespassing on a horse pasture was shot by deputies, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A man accused of trespassing on a horse pasture was shot by deputies, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
New Eustis Police Chief meets with parents of student dragged at school
Police Chief says State Attorney will review the case and determine if charges are filed.
Police Chief says State Attorney will review the case and determine if charges are filed.
New Eustis Police Chief meets with parents of student dragged at school
A Eustis couple is demanding two school employees accused of dragging their son down a hallway be arrested. They met with the new police chief for over an hour.
A Eustis couple is demanding two school employees accused of dragging their son down a hallway be arrested. They met with the new police chief for over an hour.
Police search missing woman last seen in Downtown Orlando
Sommer Marders, 26, was last seen at the Sly Fox Pub, at 63 N. Orange Ave. in Downtown Orlando, around 1 a.m. on Monday, April 26.
Sommer Marders, 26, was last seen at the Sly Fox Pub, at 63 N. Orange Ave. in Downtown Orlando, around 1 a.m. on Monday, April 26.
Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka to attract fish
More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.
More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.
Parents say child was dragged down school hallway by employees
The parents of a kindergarten student said their child was dragged down the hallway of a Lake County school. Now, two employees are off the job.
The parents of a kindergarten student said their child was dragged down the hallway of a Lake County school. Now, two employees are off the job.
Saturday storms leave Central Florida church damaged
There is damage on the roof, where big sections of the top were ripped away.
There is damage on the roof, where big sections of the top were ripped away.
Lake County Schools offering up to $27,000 for new teachers at two schools
Lake County is looking for good teachers and the district is willing to pay up to $27,000 to get them.
Lake County is looking for good teachers and the district is willing to pay up to $27,000 to get them.
Police: Father took 1-year-old daughter on drug run to get 'lit' with friends
Police say a Florida father took his 1-year-old baby with him while trying to get drugs, prompting a Florida Missing Child Alert.
Police say a Florida father took his 1-year-old baby with him while trying to get drugs, prompting a Florida Missing Child Alert.
Lake-Sumter State College offering COVID-19 vaccinations to students, employees
The event will occur on April 14-15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Cooper Memorial Library on the LSSC South Lake campus.
The event will occur on April 14-15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Cooper Memorial Library on the LSSC South Lake campus.
GOP candidates to run for Sabatini, Learned seats
A second Republican candidate has opened a campaign account to try to replace state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, while a GOP challenger has emerged for Rep. Andrew Learned, D-Brandon.
A second Republican candidate has opened a campaign account to try to replace state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, while a GOP challenger has emerged for Rep. Andrew Learned, D-Brandon.
Video: Florida resident spots gator walking through neighborhood
Local alligator experts are cautioning people not to bother alligators if they see one.
Local alligator experts are cautioning people not to bother alligators if they see one.
Tavares man rescues boater hanging on to the propeller of his capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
Tavares man rescues boater from capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.



















