Police: Missing 12-year-old boy from Clermont found safe
Pharaoh Beltran was last seen Thursday around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Oakley Seaver Blvd. and State Road 50.
Pharaoh Beltran was last seen Thursday around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Oakley Seaver Blvd. and State Road 50.
Elementary school gets high-tech 'augmented reality' sandbox for lessons on environment
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Deputies: Lake County teens forced boy to strip, held him at gunpoint
The victim told sheriff’s deputies the younger boy held a semiautomatic handgun and ordered him to take off his shirt on Saturday, the arrest report said. Both boys then forced him to walk to an apartment “while threatening to shoot him,” the report said.
The victim told sheriff’s deputies the younger boy held a semiautomatic handgun and ordered him to take off his shirt on Saturday, the arrest report said. Both boys then forced him to walk to an apartment “while threatening to shoot him,” the report said.
Eustis police captain who was shot by suspect returns to work
The suspect, Jayson Colvin, was shot dead by authorities.
The suspect, Jayson Colvin, was shot dead by authorities.
Deputies: Florida man held at gunpoint after breaking into home, starts undressing
Deputies said that the man was held at gunpoint after breaking into a Florida home. He reportedly began to undress and stood nude until law enforcement arrived.
Deputies said that the man was held at gunpoint after breaking into a Florida home. He reportedly began to undress and stood nude until law enforcement arrived.
School employee accused of having sex with student
An employee at South Lake High School has been accused of having sex with a student.
An employee at South Lake High School has been accused of having sex with a student.
Employee at Florida school district arrested for alleged sexual relations with students, deputies say
Deputies said that they learned of the relations after the two victims got into an altercation at school.
Deputies said that they learned of the relations after the two victims got into an altercation at school.
Leesburg church suffers 'major smoke damage' after fire
The pastor says they will hold service on Sunday.
The pastor says they will hold service on Sunday.
Hackers change names of Florida schools that display through Google search
People using Google to search for information on Leesburg High School may have seen an unusual result from the search engine, calling the school "Tatas" high school. The location of the school was changed to "Skeezeburg," and the principal is listed as "Megamind."
People using Google to search for information on Leesburg High School may have seen an unusual result from the search engine, calling the school "Tatas" high school. The location of the school was changed to "Skeezeburg," and the principal is listed as "Megamind."
Lakeland police officer dies in motorcycle crash
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
Wild pursuit of accused truck thief spanning two counties caught on camera
The police pursuit of an accused truck thief that started in Lake County and ended in Orange County was caught on camera by a law enforcement helicopter. Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Darren Austin Mercer, of Eustis, on charges of burglary of a construction site, fleeing and eluding, and other charges.
The police pursuit of an accused truck thief that started in Lake County and ended in Orange County was caught on camera by a law enforcement helicopter. Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Darren Austin Mercer, of Eustis, on charges of burglary of a construction site, fleeing and eluding, and other charges.
Lakeland police searching for teens missing since New Year's Day
"Jorden and Haleigh were last seen on the afternoon, January 1, 2020, leaving the Motel 6 after visiting Jorden’s family. The two left on foot, saying they were going to the store but did not return," police said.
"Jorden and Haleigh were last seen on the afternoon, January 1, 2020, leaving the Motel 6 after visiting Jorden’s family. The two left on foot, saying they were going to the store but did not return," police said.
Man accused of impersonating law enforcement, shooting dog with pellet gun
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a man broke into a woman’s home pretending to be a law enforcement officer and shot her dog.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a man broke into a woman’s home pretending to be a law enforcement officer and shot her dog.
Home invasion suspect arrested in Umatilla
A man in Lake County is accused of impersonating a deputy and breaking into a woman's home. While inside the house, he is accused of shooting her dog and stealing property.
A man in Lake County is accused of impersonating a deputy and breaking into a woman's home. While inside the house, he is accused of shooting her dog and stealing property.
National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in Lake, Volusia Counties
An EF0 tornado touched down and lasted about 30 seconds.
An EF0 tornado touched down and lasted about 30 seconds.
National Weather Service to investigate storm damage across Central Florida counties
The National Weather Service is still trying to confirm if multiple tornadoes touched down.
The National Weather Service is still trying to confirm if multiple tornadoes touched down.
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Burglary suspect arrested after fleeing from Lake County into Orange County
Traffic was backed up on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County late Friday afternoon after law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions stopped a driver suspected of fleeing from Lake County into Orange County in a stolen vehicle.
Traffic was backed up on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County late Friday afternoon after law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions stopped a driver suspected of fleeing from Lake County into Orange County in a stolen vehicle.
Man accused of trying to kidnap child, ask others to 'sell weed'
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of trying to lure a child and ask others to 'sell weed'.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of trying to lure a child and ask others to 'sell weed'.
Florida man exposes himself, slaps his butt in front of children during argument, deputies say
Deputies said that the man was not wearing any undergarments when he bent down, pulled his shorts down and slapped his own butt.
Deputies said that the man was not wearing any undergarments when he bent down, pulled his shorts down and slapped his own butt.