Seaplane crashes in wooded area in Lake County, officials say
A small seaplane crashed Tuesday afternoon in a large wooded, marshy area in Lake County, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A small seaplane crashed Tuesday afternoon in a large wooded, marshy area in Lake County, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Defense experts testify Vickie Williams was psychotic during 2022 killings
Defense attorneys on Friday called two medical experts to testify that Vickie Williams was suffering from severe mental illness when prosecutors say she killed an elderly Mount Dora couple in 2022.
Defense attorneys on Friday called two medical experts to testify that Vickie Williams was suffering from severe mental illness when prosecutors say she killed an elderly Mount Dora couple in 2022.
Murder-for-hire: Lake County inmate accused of plot targeting witness
A Lake County inmate who was scheduled to be released from jail is instead facing new charges after investigators say he tried to hire another inmate to kill a key witness in one of his pending criminal cases.
A Lake County inmate who was scheduled to be released from jail is instead facing new charges after investigators say he tried to hire another inmate to kill a key witness in one of his pending criminal cases.
Jurors in Vickie Williams's double-murder trial hear testimony from victims' daughter, defendant's 911 calls
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly Eustis building explosion
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
Florida homeowner shoots, kills woman outside home in Leesburg, police say
Leesburg police have identified the woman shot and killed after attempting to enter someone else's home.
Leesburg police have identified the woman shot and killed after attempting to enter someone else's home.
Horses receiving proper care, recovering from poor conditions
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation. Lauren Wheatley with DreamCatcher Horse Rescue gave FOX 35 a look at the recovery journey.
Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation. Lauren Wheatley with DreamCatcher Horse Rescue gave FOX 35 a look at the recovery journey.
85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.
911 calls released after small plane crashes, burns in Groveland
A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries.
A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries.
Woman dies after being found unresponsive inside Amazon delivery truck, officials say
An Amazon delivery driver has died after she was found unresponsive in her vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
An Amazon delivery driver has died after she was found unresponsive in her vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Eustis neighborhood gas leaks prompts 12 home evacuations
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
Man shot, killed during alleged break-in at Lake County home
A man was shot and killed by a homeowner after deputies said he showed up unannounced at a Lake County home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and tried to force his way inside.
A man was shot and killed by a homeowner after deputies said he showed up unannounced at a Lake County home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and tried to force his way inside.
SUV, 3 horses involved in crash on State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP says
Three horses were struck by an SUV early Friday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and a local horse business owner who responded to the scene.
Three horses were struck by an SUV early Friday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and a local horse business owner who responded to the scene.
Video: 2 officers dragged in suspect's car after traffic stop, police say
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Lake County Schools adds bus cameras to find stop-arm violators: How it works, potential fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Man who dropped off starved dog at Lake County shelter facing charges, deputies say
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Florida deputies investigate girl shot in chest near Groveland, another victim reported in Lakeland
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving of up to 124 mph
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.