Wildfires disrupt travel, strand train passengers, prompt evacuations across Florida
Wildfires burning across North and Central Florida are disrupting travel and prompting emergency declarations, as officials warn conditions could worsen.
Wildfires burning across North and Central Florida are disrupting travel and prompting emergency declarations, as officials warn conditions could worsen.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Dashcam video shows fatal officer-involved shooting in Fruitland Park
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home.
Jury convicts man in 2022 DUI crash that killed Florida woman
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
Florida couple's ESA shot, killed in driveway, reports say
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Baby was shot with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle. Deputies said there was a report of a suspicious car in the area around the time Baby was shot.
Florida family's emotional support dog shot, killed with pellet gun, they say
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
Are people being notified of prescribed burns? How it's affecting residents
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
Former Mount Dora firefighter accused of theft, tampering with emergency medication
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.
Off-duty officer helps with rescue efforts in a boat crash on Lake Dora
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said.
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said.
Clermont cracks down on e-bike 'street takeovers' by planning to arrest, cite 'dangerous' behavior
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
Woman's body found alongside highway in Lake County: FHP
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DNA evidence links 2009 remains found in Clermont to 1998 missing father case
Press Conference | A 2009 cold case of found human remains in Clermont is solved. After receiving technology to conduct a DNA genealogy analysis, investigators uncovered in 2025 that the 2009 remains belonged to a missing Ocoee father, Ernest Manzanares, who went missing in 1988.
Press Conference | A 2009 cold case of found human remains in Clermont is solved. After receiving technology to conduct a DNA genealogy analysis, investigators uncovered in 2025 that the 2009 remains belonged to a missing Ocoee father, Ernest Manzanares, who went missing in 1988.
Lake County man accused of sexual, physical abuse of minor in his care
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
Central Florida farms try to bounce back after freeze destroys crops
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
Massive roadway collapse in Lake County prompts sinkhole investigation
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Is it a sinkhole? Lake County closes Empire Church Road near S.R. 33 for 'significant roadway depression'
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
51st Mount Dora Arts Festival takes place amid chilly weather this weekend with over 300 artists
Artists and art aficionados braved the chilly weather in Mount Dora Wednesday afternoon to set up one-of-a-kind pieces at the city's annual arts festival.
Artists and art aficionados braved the chilly weather in Mount Dora Wednesday afternoon to set up one-of-a-kind pieces at the city's annual arts festival.
Central Florida farmers protect crops as prolonged freeze threatens region
As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.
As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.
Florida citrus growers monitor freeze, but damage unlikely as temperatures hover above danger zone
A brief cold snap across Florida has residents worrying about pipes and plants, but citrus growers say the latest round of chilly weather is not yet severe enough to threaten fruit.
A brief cold snap across Florida has residents worrying about pipes and plants, but citrus growers say the latest round of chilly weather is not yet severe enough to threaten fruit.
Florida mom, Kimberly Mills, sentenced to life for murder of son; expected to testify against co-defendant
A Lake County mother, Kimberly Mills, was sentenced to live in prison for the death of her 10-year-old son.
A Lake County mother, Kimberly Mills, was sentenced to live in prison for the death of her 10-year-old son.