Lake County woman accused trying to dump dog over fence at animal shelter
A Lake County woman was arrested for illegally abandoning a dog at an animal shelter.
A Lake County woman was arrested for illegally abandoning a dog at an animal shelter.
Deputies get wild rant from “rockstar” suspect in fatal DUI
Body camera footage from a fatal DUI crash last month shows the suspect telling deputies he’s a “rock and roll star” before launching into a wild rant.
Body camera footage from a fatal DUI crash last month shows the suspect telling deputies he’s a “rock and roll star” before launching into a wild rant.
Florida woman arrested for abandoning dog in heavy traffic
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a dog because a family member could no longer take care of it.
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a dog because a family member could no longer take care of it.
Two Florida middle school students chased, spat on by stranger
The school wants to remind parents and students to be extra careful around strangers and travel in numbers.
The school wants to remind parents and students to be extra careful around strangers and travel in numbers.
Leesburg H.S. gets donation to buy new truck after old truck was hit by suspected drunk driver
The Leesburg High School band got a big donation Tuesday afternoon to help them purchase a new truck.
The Leesburg High School band got a big donation Tuesday afternoon to help them purchase a new truck.
"Rockstar" from Leesburg charged with DUI manslaughter
Leesburg police say Jeffrey Borovy was charged with DUI manslaughter on Tuesday after an accident on October 16 that led to the death of one person.
Leesburg police say Jeffrey Borovy was charged with DUI manslaughter on Tuesday after an accident on October 16 that led to the death of one person.
Blind mosquitoes swarm downtown Tavares
Many people in Lake County are complaining about an increased presence of blind midges in parts of the area.
Many people in Lake County are complaining about an increased presence of blind midges in parts of the area.
Animal shelter warns of 'lost pet' scam, offers to return missing animal for money
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
Lake County Animal Shelter warns about possible lost pet scheme
The Lake County Animal Shelter is warning pet owners about a possible scam.
The Lake County Animal Shelter is warning pet owners about a possible scam.
Man hit, killed by vehicle crossing street in Leesburg
Man hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in Leesburg.
Man hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in Leesburg.
Teacher’s assistant credited with saving choking student
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or "Mrs. J" to her students, was there.
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or "Mrs. J" to her students, was there.
Teacher's assistant credited with saving choking student
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or?"Mrs. J" to her students,?was there.
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or?"Mrs. J" to her students,?was there.
New State Road 46 lanes, State Road 429 ramps to open
Crews are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., to shift traffic onto new State Road (S.R.) 46 lanes including through a new signalized intersection between Camp Challenge Road and S.R. 429 [GMap below].
Crews are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., to shift traffic onto new State Road (S.R.) 46 lanes including through a new signalized intersection between Camp Challenge Road and S.R. 429 [GMap below].
Leesburg HS drum major going to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
A Leesburg High School senior was selected to be a drum major for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A Leesburg High School senior was selected to be a drum major for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Leesburg HS drum major going to Macy?s Thanksgiving Parade
It's an honor that could have been given to any drum major in the country, but Timothy Rodriquez, of Leesburg High School, was chosen to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to lead the Macy's Great American Marching Band.
It's an honor that could have been given to any drum major in the country, but Timothy Rodriquez, of Leesburg High School, was chosen to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to lead the Macy's Great American Marching Band.
Central Florida students working with NASA on cloud research
Students at Montverde Academy got the chance to work with NASA and teach other students and people across the world.
Students at Montverde Academy got the chance to work with NASA and teach other students and people across the world.
Students collecting environmental data to assist NASA
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Florida teacher's assistant saves life of fifth-grader choking on piece of cheese
“I did the Heimlich maneuver, but it didn’t work,” the teacher's assistant said. “He’s very little and I was afraid of hurting him.”
“I did the Heimlich maneuver, but it didn’t work,” the teacher's assistant said. “He’s very little and I was afraid of hurting him.”
Girlfriend of man killed by Lake County deputies speaks out
The girlfriend of a man who was killed following a deputy-involved shooting in Lake County is speaking out.
The girlfriend of a man who was killed following a deputy-involved shooting in Lake County is speaking out.
Man faces DUI manslaughter after deadly crash in Lake County
The man faces DUI manslaughter after troopers say he caused a deadly wreck.
The man faces DUI manslaughter after troopers say he caused a deadly wreck.