Best friends deliver babies one day apart in Lake County
Two women in Lake County that have been best friends since high school have now given birth to two beautiful babies just hours apart. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns spoke to both the mothers, as well as the nurse who delivered the babies, to hear their stories.
Off-duty officer, flight nurse save 5-year-old boy after accidental shooting
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
Florida boy, 5, finds unsecured gun, shoots self in head, police chief says
A 5-year-old boy found an unsecured gun at his home and shot himself in the head on Sunday, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri.
Small plane crashes into Mount Dora lake after takeoff from Eustis airport
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a lake Sunday morning shortly after taking off from the Mid Florida Airport in Eustis, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.
Father turns son in after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Leesburg Police Department.
Florida dad turns son in to Leesburg police after deadly shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez: Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in court
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, the wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, made her first court appearance Tuesday after being booked on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering and conspiracy to use or invest proceeds from racketeering.
Lake County deputies help rescue stranded boaters
A family that was kayaking, including children, were recently rescued from the water by Lake County deputies. No one was injured during the rescue mission.
Lake County deputies search for missing teen with medical issues
Lake County deputies are asking the public for their help in locating a missing teen with medical issues from Altoona.
Lake County kayakers rescued by deputies
A family, including children, was rescued by Lake County deputies after their inflatable kayak began to take on water and become stuck in aquatic grass.
Search for police impersonator in Lake County
The search is still on for a man who is accused of impersonating a police officer in Lake County. Crimeline is offering a $1,000 reward for any information on the investigation. Crimeline's Barb Bergin joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the case.
Florida man accused of peeing on Sam’s Club food, causing over $10K in damage
A Florida man may need more than toilet paper to clean up his legal mess. That's because he's accused of urinating in the aisle of Sam's Club, causing more than $10,000 in food to be flushed away.
State leaders discuss immigration enforcement, closed border policies
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
State attorney, Florida AG push for immigration enforcement, closed border policies
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
Rare bacterial infection strikes Florida man after Lake Dora Jet Ski injury
A Tavares, Florida man is warning others after what began as a simple day on the water ended with a rare bacterial infection that nearly cost him his leg.
Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials
A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives
Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.
Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.
Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.
Clermont police officers arrest suspect in attempted bank robbery, bomb threat
A suspect accused of attempting to rob a Clermont bank and threatening to detonate a bomb has been arrested, police announced Friday.