Tavares man, registered sexual predator, found guilty of heroin and fentanyl trafficking
A Lake County jury has found a 44-year-old Tavares man and registered sex offender guilty on multiple drug-trafficking charges, including trafficking heroin and conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, officials announced Wednesday.
Florida man accused of peeing on Sam’s Club food, causing over $10K in damage
A Florida man may need more than toilet paper to clean up his legal mess. That's because he's accused of urinating in the aisle of Sam's Club, causing more than $10,000 in food to be flushed away.
Tavares couple found dead in home after likely murder-suicide, police say
A Tavares married couple were found dead in their home Tuesday night in what appears to be a murder-suicide, police say.
Third co-defendant tied to ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez's illegal gambling scheme released on bond
A third co-defendant accused of racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has been released from jail.
Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez motions to reduce $1M bond: court records
The former sheriff of Osceola County, Marcos Lopez, has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Lake County, as per court records.
'Justice will be served': Woman arrested in connection to suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez posts bail
Sharon Fedrick, one of the two people arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, posted bail Monday night.
Motorcyclist killed in Lake County crash while attempting to pass traffic
A motorcyclist was killed Monday afternoon in a crash on State Road 33 in Lake County after attempting to pass traffic in a no-passing zone, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wild monkey spotted on family's Lake County farm: 'What in the world?'
A Lake County family spotted a monkey walking along their fence, and it was caught on camera.
Lake County deputies investigate armed robbery by suspected police impersonator
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery involving a suspect who may have impersonated law enforcement.
Widow of slain Leesburg clerk still seeking answers 1 year after husband's killing
A year after her husband was gunned down during a robbery at a Leesburg convenience store, Monique Shihadeh says the pain is still raw — and justice still feels far away.
State leaders discuss immigration enforcement, closed border policies
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
State attorney, Florida AG push for immigration enforcement, closed border policies
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
Sinkhole repair on Lake County's Britt Road moves forward after months of delays
A massive sinkhole that swallowed part of Britt Road during Hurricane Milton may finally be repaired, after Lake County officials reached a key agreement to begin assessing the damage.
Florida Turnpike crash shuts down lanes near Clermont
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that is causing traffic delays southbound on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.
Rare bacterial infection strikes Florida man after Lake Dora Jet Ski injury
A Tavares, Florida man is warning others after what began as a simple day on the water ended with a rare bacterial infection that nearly cost him his leg.
Clermont Police Department appoints new chief
John Graczyk, a longtime officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been officially named chief of the Clermont Police Department, city officials announced Thursday.
Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials
A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives
Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.
Box truck catches fire; all lanes blocked on Florida's turnpike northbound near Clermont
A box truck on fire is blocking all northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say.