Florida flash flooding updates: State of emergencies, sandbags, rainfall totals
Live updates: Officials are evaluating damage and impacts after several inches of rain fell on portions of Brevard County and Lake County Sunday night, flooding streets, yards, and some homes.
Breakthrough DNA technology solves 2007 Florida sexual assault case, authorities say
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.
Lake County officials raise concerns over landfill expansion near sensitive water feature
The City of Mount Dora is home to an extremely unique water feature called the Wolf Branch Sink, which has a direct path to the aquifer. Right next to it is a landfill that officials in Lake County fear could pollute the water.
FOX 35 Investigates: Is landfills proximity to aquifer a concern?
Lake County officials fear after heavy rainfall, chemicals can be carried into a county-run lake called Wolf Branch Sink. The United States Geological Survey, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lake County Water Authority and a private environmental engineer told FOX 35 water from the Wolf Branch Sink drains straight into the aquifer.
Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Meet Skeeter, Lake County's new K-9 bloodhound
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has a new Bloodhound K-9: Skeeter. The new pup was born on July 12 in Eustis, Florida. He was donated to LCSO. He will help find lost and endangered persons, including children and vulnerable adults.
Falling in love with Central Florida: Spotlighting Mount Dora
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora
Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora is back with its annual Fall Festival, which will run Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 16. The event includes a pumpkin patch, corn maze, photo opportunities, food and drink, food and craft vendors, and a local farmers market. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to meet the friendly faces behind the event.
10th annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms in Lake County is returning with its 10th annual Fall Festival on Sept. 27. The festival takes place on select Thursdays and every weekend through Nov. 23. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the fun, which includes a fun zone, yard games, live music, farm wagon rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch barn, a market, photo areas and more.
8-year-old Florida boy injured after falling overboard in Lake Harris, FWC says
An 8-year-old Florida boy was injured after he fell overboard while on a pontoon boat with his family Tuesday night on Lake Harris, officials say.
Marcos Lopez: Trial date set for suspended Osceola County sheriff for alleged role in $21M gambling scheme
A trial date has been officially set for suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, who is accused of helping to cover up an alleged illegal gambling operation that generated more than $21 million.
Dead body found at Lady Lake construction site, police say
The Lady Lake Police Department (LLPD) has launched an investigation after a dead body was found on Thursday at a construction site in Lake County.
Driver killed, passenger injured after crash goes undiscovered for hours in Lake County
A Corvette crash on County Road 439 left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle went unnoticed for hours, authorities said.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Lake County deputies obtain arrest warrant in Eustis woman’s homicide
Detectives in Lake County have secured an arrest warrant in the killing of a woman found dead along a roadside in Mount Dora earlier this year.
Robin Severance-Lopez hearing regarding GPS ankle monitor
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will fight to get her GPS ankle monitor removed at a hearing on Wednesday in Lake County. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie tells us why.
Expectant Minneola couple displaced by lightning strike, fire days ahead of baby's due date
A fire started by a lightning strike has displaced a Minneola family. It will be at least a year before they’re able to return home, if at all.
Plea negotiation for Marcos Lopez & 4 co-defendants
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is heading back to court on Tuesday. He's accused of running an illegal gambling operation. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares information on the plea negotiation happening Tuesday for Lopez and four of his co-defendants.