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.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
James Duckett: New execution date set for former Florida officer convicted of killing girl
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
2 Florida school leaders arrested for DUI within hours of each other
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.
Florida cemetery, town of Astatula, covered in debris after strong winds
Debris was found scattered all over an Astatula cemetery on July 10, after what appeared to be a tornado went through the town. Tree limbs and objects placed at grave sites were found over the grounds. Crews cleaned up damaged signs at the cemetery. Every grave and headstones remained untouched, officials said.
Debris was found scattered all over an Astatula cemetery on July 10, after what appeared to be a tornado went through the town. Tree limbs and objects placed at grave sites were found over the grounds. Crews cleaned up damaged signs at the cemetery. Every grave and headstones remained untouched, officials said.
Shahidul Islam faces death penalty for role in sister-in-law's death
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
Boy attacked by alligator during Florida father-son fishing trip, family says
Brodie, 11, was fishing with his dad on vacation in Florida when an alligator bit his hand. Doctors had to amputate it. The boy had caught a fish and was releasing it into the water when the alligator popped out of the watch and bit the boy's hand, family said.
Brodie, 11, was fishing with his dad on vacation in Florida when an alligator bit his hand. Doctors had to amputate it. The boy had caught a fish and was releasing it into the water when the alligator popped out of the watch and bit the boy's hand, family said.