Robin Severance-Lopez hearing regarding GPS ankle monitor
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will fight to get her GPS ankle monitor removed at a hearing on Wednesday in Lake County. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie tells us why.
Expectant Minneola couple displaced by lightning strike, fire days ahead of baby's due date
A fire started by a lightning strike has displaced a Minneola family. It will be at least a year before they’re able to return home, if at all.
Plea negotiation for Marcos Lopez & 4 co-defendants
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is heading back to court on Tuesday. He's accused of running an illegal gambling operation. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares information on the plea negotiation happening Tuesday for Lopez and four of his co-defendants.
Police searching for man wanted in sexual battery case
The Tavares Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted in a sexual battery case involving a child. Orlando De La Rosa Jimenez, 30, is known to frequent Tavares and may have ties to other area cities, investigators say. Authorities are asking locals not to approach Jimenez if you see him and to call 911.
Deputy killed in ambush honored with road-renaming
The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. The road-renaming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Minneola City Hall. Link, 28, was killed in an ambush last year, while two other deputies were injured.
Deputy killed in ambush to be honored with road naming
The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. The road-renaming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Minneola City Hall. Link, 28, was killed in an ambush last year, while two other deputies were injured.
Florida husband of missing woman sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse material: Records
The husband of a missing Mount Dora woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being arrested for possession of obscene child material, court documents show.
Missing woman, boyfriend found after home trashed
Officials safely recovered previously missing Lake County woman Nicole Griner on Friday night. She was believed to be with her boyfriend, who also was found safe. Her home was mysteriously vandalized and nearly destroyed by an excavator earlier in the day. Deputies found an SUV and home significantly damaged. There was also a message scrawled across the side of the house in what's believed to be spray paint.
Missing woman found after home trashed in Lake County
Officials safely recovered previously missing Lake County woman Nicole Griner on Friday night. Her home was mysteriously vandalized and nearly destroyed by an excavator earlier in the day. Deputies found an SUV and home significantly damaged. There was also a message scrawled across the side of the house in what's believed to be spray paint.
Lake County woman missing after home destroyed
A woman is missing after her home was mysteriously vandalized and nearly destroyed by an excavator, officials say. Officials are looking for Nicole Griner, who was last seen with her boyfriend. Deputies found an SUV and home significantly damaged on Friday morning. There was also a message scrawled across the side of the house in what's believed to be spray paint.
Tavares mom and boyfriend indicted for alleged child abuse
The mother and boyfriend accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams have been indicted on murder and abuse charges. Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, each received two counts of aggravated child abuse with aggravated battery and aggravated child abuse with malicious punishment. They also each received an indictment for first-degree murder.
Woman missing after home trashed in Lake County
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) say they are now looking for the woman whose home was trashed in Clermont. She was last see yesterday with her boyfriend Nickolis Dewitt.
Nicole Griner found after Lake County home vandalized, destroyed by excavator: Deputies
A home in Lake County was mysteriously damaged – almost destroyed – and officials are now looking to figure out why, how and by whom. Only a few hours later, the owner of the home was reported missing.
Husband of missing woman sentenced in child porn case
The husband of a missing woman will spend 15 years in prison. He was arrested in 2023 on child pornography charges. Officials said they found the videos on the man's phone while they were investigating the disappearance of his wife.
Home mysteriously destroyed in Lake County
A home in Lake County was mysteriously damaged – almost destroyed – and officials are now looking to figure out why, how and by whom. Deputies found an SUV and manufactured home significantly damaged on Friday morning. Photos showed the front walls of the home almost completely ripped off, and a not-so-hidden message spray-painted on a side wall. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie shows us the damage.
Tavares child abuse case: Mother and boyfriend indicted on murder, abuse charges in 10-year-old's death
The mother and boyfriend accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams have been indicted on murder and abuse charges, according to new Lake County court documents.
Florida infant left strapped in car seat, alone outside business; babysitter arrested
A Florida babysitter has been arrested and charged with child neglect after she mistakenly left one of the kids she was caring for – a 3-month-old baby – outside in a hot parking lot, still strapped into a car seat, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri.
Eustis police host presser after babysitter arrest
A 46-year-old babysitter, Wendy Michelle Kirk, was arrested after allegedly leaving an infant unattended on hot asphalt outside an Eustis business. The baby was found by a witness and transported to the hospital but showed no medical issues. Kirk was charged with child neglect and released on $2,000 bond as the Department of Children and Families launched an investigation.
Summer Block Party: Showcase of Citrus
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and T.J. Springer check out the animals featured at Showcase of Citrus. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.
Summer Block Party: Clermont Historic Village
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's David Martin checks out the Clermont Historic Village. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.