Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs
An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.
An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.
Florida babysitter arrested after unattended child tested positive for THC, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Friday, June 19, on accusations of leaving a child she was babysitting completely unattended, the report says.
A Florida woman was arrested on Friday, June 19, on accusations of leaving a child she was babysitting completely unattended, the report says.
Family recounts violent carjacking as suspect faces multiple charges
A family visiting Central Florida said they feared for their lives after a man allegedly stole their minivan from a Clermont gas station, struck one of the victims with the vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Lake County.
A family visiting Central Florida said they feared for their lives after a man allegedly stole their minivan from a Clermont gas station, struck one of the victims with the vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Lake County.
Motorcyclist, 20, recalls hit-and-run crash, recovers from several broken bones
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
Florida daycare arrest: Owner issues apology; Bodycam catches worker change her narrative
The owner of Luv N Hugs daycare issued a public apology to the family of a toddler who escaped the facility, stating that child safety remains her top priority.
The owner of Luv N Hugs daycare issued a public apology to the family of a toddler who escaped the facility, stating that child safety remains her top priority.
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn as sightings continue across Central Florida
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
Unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks at Florida daycare: DCF reports
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state more than 10 times over the past three years for critical compliance failures. The public DCF reports show a history of violations including unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks, and structural hazards like exposed playground nails and standing water.
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state more than 10 times over the past three years for critical compliance failures. The public DCF reports show a history of violations including unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks, and structural hazards like exposed playground nails and standing water.
Elderly Florida man allegedly street racing, caught driving 110 mph in 45 mph zone: Deputies
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
Child seen running across U.S. 27 in Lake County; Daycare worker arrested, police say
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.
Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
Pedestrian killed in crash on US-27 in Lady Lake, police say
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
Furious Florida man threatens Lake County kids with knives over go-kart engine revving, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly walked over to his neighbor's house, grabbed two knives, and threatened two kids who were in the garage working on their go-kart, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly walked over to his neighbor's house, grabbed two knives, and threatened two kids who were in the garage working on their go-kart, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Man pulls 3 teens from water after they hit a tree
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Three kids were thrown into the water at a lake in Lake County after their personal watercraft (PWC) hit a tree, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said. A nearby boater saw the kids in the water and went over to help, pulling each of them out, and bringing them to shore.
Good Samaritan helps rescue 3 teens after jet ski crashes into tree on Lake Hiawatha, FWC says
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Three children are recovering after a jet ski crashed into a tree on a Lake County lake, throwing all three riders into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
2025 Lake County murder suspect extradited for charge in sister-in-law's death: Deputies
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
2025 Lake County murder suspect in custody after federal immigration warrant
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
Heavy rain floods popular Tavares waterfront bar, Lake Harris Hideaway
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
New documents show DCF was warned about family that later ambushed deputies
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.
Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.