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.

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.

Laurie Shaver sentenced in husband's murder
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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.

Tyrek Hill's mom remembers son killed in Orlando Halloween shooting: 'a gentle giant'

The mother of Tyrek Hill, one of two men shot and killed in a shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations, remembered her as a loving, kind, “gentle giant.”

Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues

The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.

Astor residents brace for record flooding as St. Johns River rises

Some Astor residents are bracing for more flooding, just two years after Hurricane Ian forced them from their homes. The St. Johns River is expected to reach "major flood stage" next week, leaving many on edge.

Florida plans to seek death penalty in Jamaria Sessions death
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Florida prosecutors announced Monday that they plan to seek the death penalty against Tyshael Elise Martin in the brutal death of Jamaria Sessions. Police allege Tyschael beat and abused the 9-year-old girl, and let a dog visciously attack the girl. Jamaria Sessions died at the hospital. The girl's biological father, Lo Juan Sessions, has also been arrested in the girl's death.

2 arrested in shooting death of man at Leesburg gas station
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Authorities have arrested two men in connected to the killing of an older man in his vehicle at a gas station in Leesburg, Florida, and are looking for a third suspect.

Central Florida woman using her small business to help NC flood victims

A Lake County woman has made it her mission to help victims of Hurricane Helene. She is specifically assisting those impacted in western North Carolina, including her son and his husband, who were among those affected by the floods.

Man finds missing WWII veteran's headstone during demolition in Umatilla

A routine demolition project turned into a life-changing discovery for one family when Lance Clyde, a contractor, found a headstone plaque for a World War II veteran.

Florida seeks death penalty against woman accused in 'ambush' shooting of Lake County deputies

Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of a religious-backed, doomsday-style “ambush" that allegedly led to the shooting death of a Lake County deputy, and the injuring of two others.

Woman accused in death of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter to remain in jail

Tyshael Elise Martin, 34, will remain in jail after her court appearance on Monday. She faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Florida Aldi shopper loses $5,000 in debit card 'scheme', 2 people sought: police

The Clermont Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying two people possibly involved in a debit card scam that resulted in an Aldi shopper losing $5,000.

Laurie Shaver verdict: Florida woman guilty of second-degree murder in husband's death

A Florida jury deliberated for nearly four hours before reaching a verdict in the trial of Laurie Shaver, the woman accused of killing her husband and burying him beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in her backyard.

Drunk teen runs over, kills 2-year-old boy riding tricycle in Lake County neighborhood, police say

A 19-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter after he drunkenly ran over a 2-year-old boy riding a tricycle outside his home in Tavares on Labor Day, according to the Tavares Police Department.