Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
Video shows vicious dog attack in Mount Dora as owners fear for safety
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
50th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival kicks off
Happening today, Mount Dora is hosting its annual arts festival in downtown, but it comes as the city continues to deal with serious parking problems.
Happening today, Mount Dora is hosting its annual arts festival in downtown, but it comes as the city continues to deal with serious parking problems.
Lake County deputies search for suspect in armed gas station robbery
A man robbed a Lake County gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the clerk to fill his backpack with cash before fleeing, deputies say.
A man robbed a Lake County gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the clerk to fill his backpack with cash before fleeing, deputies say.
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.
Suspect on FBI's most wanted list arrested in Florida
Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, was arrested in Lake County. Fields is facing child sex trafficking and child rape charges in federal and state court.
Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, was arrested in Lake County. Fields is facing child sex trafficking and child rape charges in federal and state court.
FBI Most Wanted fugitive had 'pattern of traveling to Florida,' agents say
The Lady Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Donald Eugene Fields II, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, following a routine traffic stop on Saturday morning.
The Lady Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Donald Eugene Fields II, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, following a routine traffic stop on Saturday morning.
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.
Increase in law enforcement impersonation scams
Local Florida law enforcement agencies are saying they are seeing a new scam around town.
Local Florida law enforcement agencies are saying they are seeing a new scam around town.
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.
Good Samaritans comfort woman killed in collision with dump truck in Lake County
A 23-year-old woman from Altoona died Tuesday morning in a head-on collision with a dump truck on County Road 439 near County Road 44-A in Lake County.
A 23-year-old woman from Altoona died Tuesday morning in a head-on collision with a dump truck on County Road 439 near County Road 44-A in Lake County.
Florida golf course assault case heads to 'stand your ground' hearing
A man allegedly attacked on a golf course nearly two years ago is pushing for the case to go to trial, while the accused claims he acted in self-defense.
A man allegedly attacked on a golf course nearly two years ago is pushing for the case to go to trial, while the accused claims he acted in self-defense.
Former Lake County deputy crashed patrol car while watching porn on phone, investigators say
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a former deputy resigned after he crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his phone.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a former deputy resigned after he crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his phone.
'Strep Zoo' detected at Lake County Animal Shelter
The Lake County Animal Shelter is reporting one of its dogs has tested positive for "Strep Zoo."
The Lake County Animal Shelter is reporting one of its dogs has tested positive for "Strep Zoo."
Florida deputy accused of watching porn during crash
A Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy is accused of watching pornography on his phone when he slammed into the back of another car.
A Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy is accused of watching pornography on his phone when he slammed into the back of another car.
Florida man arrested after threatening to kill neighbors, exhibiting erratic behavior, police say
Police say they arrested a Florida man after he allegedly threatened to hurt or kill two of his neighbors and was exhibiting erratic and aggressive behavior.
Police say they arrested a Florida man after he allegedly threatened to hurt or kill two of his neighbors and was exhibiting erratic and aggressive behavior.
Lake County citrus farmers bracing for coldest temps of the season
After enduring back-to-back hurricanes, citrus farmers in central Florida are bracing for the season's coldest temperatures.
After enduring back-to-back hurricanes, citrus farmers in central Florida are bracing for the season's coldest temperatures.
New report lays out timeline for odor control measures in Mount Dora
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
Lake County man hospitalized after reported explosion rocks Mount Dora home
A Lake County man was hospitalized Tuesday night following an explosion that severely damaged his Mount Dora home.
A Lake County man was hospitalized Tuesday night following an explosion that severely damaged his Mount Dora home.