Lake County deputies shoot man who refused to drop rifle while responding to domestic call: officials
A man is in the hospital after being shot by Lake County sheriff’s deputies during a domestic violence call Tuesday night. Authorities say he was armed with a rifle when he confronted deputies.
Florida councilwoman suspended over alleged offensive social media posts
Groveland City Councilwoman Judith Fike has been suspended from office after the city council voted Monday night to open an investigation into a series of controversial social media posts allegedly made by Fike — some dating back nearly a decade and others as recent as late 2024.
Lake County best friends deliver babies only a few hours apart: ‘10 out of 10, would recommend’
Two Lake County mothers who have been best friends since high school are now navigating motherhood together after giving birth only a few hours apart.
14-year-old boy shot Sunday night in Eustis, police say
A 14-year-old boy was shot Sunday night, according to the Eustis Police Department.
Co-defendant in alleged gambling case tied to suspended Sheriff Lopez has court hearing Monday
Sheldon Wetherholt, one of the three co-defendants tied to the alleged illegal gambling case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, is scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday.
Off-duty officer, flight nurse save 5-year-old boy after accidental shooting
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
Florida boy, 5, finds unsecured gun, shoots self in head, police chief says
A 5-year-old boy found an unsecured gun at his home and shot himself in the head on Sunday, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri.
Small plane crashes into Mount Dora lake after takeoff from Eustis airport
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a lake Sunday morning shortly after taking off from the Mid Florida Airport in Eustis, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.
Florida dad turns son in to Leesburg police after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Deadly crash shuts down road in Umatilla: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that occurred early Friday in Umatilla.
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez: Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in court
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, the wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, made her first court appearance Tuesday after being booked on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering and conspiracy to use or invest proceeds from racketeering.
Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will not appear for future court hearings
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will not appear in court for his alleged involvement in the illegal gambling scheme, online court records show.
Lake County deputies search for missing teen with medical issues
Lake County deputies are asking the public for their help in locating a missing teen with medical issues from Altoona.
Watch: Family kayaking rescued from water by Lake County deputies
WATCH: A family that was kayaking, including children, were recently rescued from the water by Lake County deputies.
