Tavares man rescues boater from capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
Fire breaks out at Mount Dora home after lightning strike, fire department says
A fire broke out a home in Central Florida as lightning struck it during strong storms on Sunday, fire officials said.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Veteran receives new roof
A Central Florida veteran received a new roof on his house for free. Leesburg military veteran Corey Eureka was chosen as part of the Habitat for Humanity program.
School district vaccinating students in Lake County
Kids as young as 16 can now get the Pfizer vaccine in Florida. Those 18 and older are eligible for any shot. With the drop in age eligibility, Lake County is offering the vaccine to students.
Florida school district to offer vaccine to students 16 and older
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Suspect found hiding in the dryer
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office say they were searching for a Florida man wanted for violating probation and when they found him to make the arrest, he was inside a clothes dryer. The incident happened in Umatilla.
Sheriff's Office: Florida man arrested, found hiding from deputies in dryer
In body camera video, the man is heard saying, "that thing has my whole back twitched. I don't know what's worst, the dog or the laundry thing."
Mary McLeod Bethune statue could come to Lake County museum
A statue of civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune could soon be on display at a Lake County museum plagued by controversy over a confederate statue.
Lake County vaccine rollout progressing
Lake County says it has vaccinated 70 percent of all of its seniors, 65 years of age and older.
Former Disney employee running vaccination site
A Lake County vaccination site at the Lake Square Mall is now administering about 3,000 shots a day, and the man behind it all is using a little Disney magic to make it happen.
Fire damages home in Sorrento
A house fire in Sorrento has displaced seven people. Authorities said the fire was challenging because of issued with water supply in the area.
Police investigating murder-suicide
Police have been busy collecting evidence after three people were found dead inside a Tavares home. Authorities are investigating the incident as a double murder-suicide.
Lawmakers respond to frustrations over vaccine rollout
Two Central Florida lawmakers admit that vaccine rollouts have had a few roadblocks in Florida, but for the most part, they contend that the system is working as best as it can under state management.
Still no arrests in Mt. Dora killings
The family of two Mt. Dora convenience store owners continue to seek justice after they were gunned down by a killed late last year. Surveillance video shows the suspect just before he pulled the trigger. Police say they are still getting tips.
Report: 2 arrested after TikTok video shows illegal C-section performed on dog
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal Caesarean section on a French Bulldog.
COVID-19 vaccine locations expanding in Florida
Walmart, Sam's Club, and Winn-Dixie are all joining Publix in getting coronavirus vaccines into arms. Florida is getting more than 340,000 doses of the vaccine in the coming.
Massive sports complex community planned for Clermont
Developers are moving forward with a massive complex called Olympus to be built in Clermont along U.S. Highway 27 across from Lake Louise, a state park. It includes 289 apartments as well as a sports campus with an arena and venues for tennis, beach volleyball, track and field aquatics, ice skating and hockey and field sports.
Groups rally outside Lake School Board after student is tased by resource deputy
There are more calls for school resource officers to be removed from schools after a video surfaced of a deputy user a Taser on a Lake County student.
Debate over school tasing incident
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is backing a deputy who used a Taser on a student, but some say he went too far.