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.
Man points gun at doorbell camera in Mount Dora neighborhood
Lake County deputies are working to track down the unidentified man that pointed a gun at a doorbell camera in a Mount Dora neighborhood.
Lake County deputies are working to track down the unidentified man that pointed a gun at a doorbell camera in a Mount Dora neighborhood.
Man accused of stealing from Dick's Sporting Goods in Clermont
The Clermont Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from a Dick's Sporting Goods.
The Clermont Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from a Dick's Sporting Goods.
125 casino games, $48,000 in cash seized during illegal gambling operation, deputies say
Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.
Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.
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.
Man in Florida arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill 4,000 people, police say
A man was recently arrested during a traffic stop after police found enough fentanyl in his possession to potentially kill thousands of people.
A man was recently arrested during a traffic stop after police found enough fentanyl in his possession to potentially kill thousands of people.
Florida AMBER Alert: 5-year-old boy abducted from Lake County found safe, police say
A Lake County boy who was reported missing from Tavares on Sunday, prompting an AMBER Alert in Florida, has been found safe, according to police.
A Lake County boy who was reported missing from Tavares on Sunday, prompting an AMBER Alert in Florida, has been found safe, according to police.
Central Florida district gets grant for vape detection devices
Another school district in Lake County is trying to tackle the vape crisis and discourage kids from vaping in schools. The Lake County School District has secured a grand to install vape detection devices in its schools.
Another school district in Lake County is trying to tackle the vape crisis and discourage kids from vaping in schools. The Lake County School District has secured a grand to install vape detection devices in its schools.
Debate over fluoride in drinking water reignites in Central Florida communities
The contentious issue of fluoride in drinking water resurfaced Tuesday as city officials discussed whether to remove the chemical from the water supply, following a recommendation by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
The contentious issue of fluoride in drinking water resurfaced Tuesday as city officials discussed whether to remove the chemical from the water supply, following a recommendation by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
Debate over fluoride intensifies as Tavares considers removal from water supply
The City of Tavares is set to discuss removing fluoride from its water supply during a council meeting on Wednesday.
The City of Tavares is set to discuss removing fluoride from its water supply during a council meeting on Wednesday.
Mount Dora couple's murderer still on the run, 4 years after deadly convenience store robbery
Four years after a deadly double-shooting claimed the lives of a Mount Dora couple inside the convenience store that they owned together, police continue to search for their killer and are offering a reward for any tip that leads to an arrest.
Four years after a deadly double-shooting claimed the lives of a Mount Dora couple inside the convenience store that they owned together, police continue to search for their killer and are offering a reward for any tip that leads to an arrest.
Laurie Shaver receives life sentence for 2015 murder, backyard burial of husband
A Florida woman convicted of murdering her husband, whose body was found buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in the backyard of the couple's Lake County home, has been sentenced to life in prison.
A Florida woman convicted of murdering her husband, whose body was found buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in the backyard of the couple's Lake County home, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Laurie Shaver sentenced in husband's murder
Laurie Shaver, the woman convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, who went missing for years and whose remains were found buried beneath a concrete slab in the backyard, was sentenced to life in prison.
Laurie Shaver, the woman convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, who went missing for years and whose remains were found buried beneath a concrete slab in the backyard, was sentenced to life in prison.