Jury convicts Alex Lopez of murder in deadly 2024 shooting of Leesburg clerk, father of five
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
Trial set to begin for man accused of killing store clerk in Leesburg
Alex Lopez is accused of shooting Raied “Ray" Shihadeh during a robbery at the M&M Food Mart in Leesburg in May 2024.
Alex Lopez is accused of shooting Raied “Ray" Shihadeh during a robbery at the M&M Food Mart in Leesburg in May 2024.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Father turns son in after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Leesburg Police Department.
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Leesburg Police Department.
Florida dad turns son in to Leesburg police after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.
Lake Square Mall adds 4 new businesses
While some malls are struggling to maintain business, the Lake Square Mall wants people to know it's still thriving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us how the county's largest mall is bringing back businesses.
While some malls are struggling to maintain business, the Lake Square Mall wants people to know it's still thriving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us how the county's largest mall is bringing back businesses.
Waterspout forms near Leesburg close to State Road 44, no damage reported
A waterspout was reported along State Road 44 in Lake County on Monday.
A waterspout was reported along State Road 44 in Lake County on Monday.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Judge to decide on Stand Your Ground defense in fairway fight
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Deputies continue search for missing Florida teen
Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.
Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.
Florida K-9 officer finds loaded gun in student's backpack
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.
Leesburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, part of FDLE statewide initiative
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Leesburg Police release new video of 3 suspects wanted after an 87-year-old man was shot inside his car
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for 3 suspects involved in the shooting of an 87-year-old man.
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for 3 suspects involved in the shooting of an 87-year-old man.
Honoring Lt. Jeff Moore from Leesburg Fire Dept.
Lt. Jeff Moore from the Leesburg Fire Department was nominated for the FOX 35 Care Force award
Lt. Jeff Moore from the Leesburg Fire Department was nominated for the FOX 35 Care Force award
Florida man arrested after robbing, killing Leesburg store owner: Officials
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
Reward offered for Leesburg suspect's arrest
The family of Raied Shihadeh is offering reward money for the arrest of 25-year-old Alez Lopez who's accused of shooting and killing Shihadeh at his convenience store in Leesburg.
The family of Raied Shihadeh is offering reward money for the arrest of 25-year-old Alez Lopez who's accused of shooting and killing Shihadeh at his convenience store in Leesburg.
Homeowner shot attempted burglary suspect who entered Leesburg home
A homeowner in Leesburg shot a would-be burglar who entered a residence on Flora View Lane Monday morning, according to police.
A homeowner in Leesburg shot a would-be burglar who entered a residence on Flora View Lane Monday morning, according to police.