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.
Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Over 200 machines seized in Lake County suspected illegal gambling raid: What we know
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Bond set at $500K for man accused of trying to abduct teen
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Eustis Police: Kidnapping suspect found, facing multiple charges for attempted abduction of girl
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Florida mom Kimberley Mills sentenced to life in prison in killing of 10-year-old son
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.