Lake County becomes first Florida county to declare itself a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary'
Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare Lake County a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.'
Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare Lake County a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.'
Child found walking alone along busy road after school
A Lake County mother says her son ended up walking along a busy road after he got onto the wrong school bus and was dropped off at a different location. The Lake County School District says they are enacting changes to prevent this from happening again.
A Lake County mother says her son ended up walking along a busy road after he got onto the wrong school bus and was dropped off at a different location. The Lake County School District says they are enacting changes to prevent this from happening again.
Dismissal changes coming after 5-year-old student dropped off along busy road while alone
The boy's mother said that she was "terrified" and felt "like my whole world came to a stop."
The boy's mother said that she was "terrified" and felt "like my whole world came to a stop."
Fight breaks out at dance competition at Leesburg High School
A dance competition that got out of control at Leesburg High School last month has prompted an investigation. Leesburg police officers say a group not affiliated with the Lake County School District was using the space when a fight allegedly broke out. Authorities say a security officer pulled out a gun as part of crowd control.
A dance competition that got out of control at Leesburg High School last month has prompted an investigation. Leesburg police officers say a group not affiliated with the Lake County School District was using the space when a fight allegedly broke out. Authorities say a security officer pulled out a gun as part of crowd control.
Charges could be pending against security at dance competition held at Leesburg H.S.
An event held at Leesburg High School last month could result in charges for the people who were hired to protect those attending the event.
An event held at Leesburg High School last month could result in charges for the people who were hired to protect those attending the event.
5 dogs found at Florida home in 'appalling' conditions, stuffed in small cages and without food or water
The dogs were stuffed into small kennels and had no food or drink bowls.
The dogs were stuffed into small kennels and had no food or drink bowls.
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.