Teen collects stories and artifacts from veterans to keep stories alive
A Central Florida teenager is keeping the stories of veterans alive. Benjamin Mack Jackson is not your ordinary WWII history buff. Over the past four years, he has conducted interviews with over a hundred WWII veterans from all across the United States and collected artifacts to build a traveling museum.
A Central Florida teenager is keeping the stories of veterans alive. Benjamin Mack Jackson is not your ordinary WWII history buff. Over the past four years, he has conducted interviews with over a hundred WWII veterans from all across the United States and collected artifacts to build a traveling museum.
Paws For A Cause
FOX 35 & The Lake County Office of Animal Services have partnered to find homes for several pets in Central Florida who need forever homes! You can help by sharing the link to available pets for adoption or making a donation to Lake County Animal Services.
FOX 35 & The Lake County Office of Animal Services have partnered to find homes for several pets in Central Florida who need forever homes! You can help by sharing the link to available pets for adoption or making a donation to Lake County Animal Services.
Lake County becomes first Florida county to declare itself a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary'
Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare Lake County a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.'
Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare Lake County a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.'
Child found walking alone along busy road after school
A Lake County mother says her son ended up walking along a busy road after he got onto the wrong school bus and was dropped off at a different location. The Lake County School District says they are enacting changes to prevent this from happening again.
A Lake County mother says her son ended up walking along a busy road after he got onto the wrong school bus and was dropped off at a different location. The Lake County School District says they are enacting changes to prevent this from happening again.
Fight breaks out at dance competition at Leesburg High School
A dance competition that got out of control at Leesburg High School last month has prompted an investigation. Leesburg police officers say a group not affiliated with the Lake County School District was using the space when a fight allegedly broke out. Authorities say a security officer pulled out a gun as part of crowd control.
A dance competition that got out of control at Leesburg High School last month has prompted an investigation. Leesburg police officers say a group not affiliated with the Lake County School District was using the space when a fight allegedly broke out. Authorities say a security officer pulled out a gun as part of crowd control.
Florida woman arrested for abandoning dog in heavy traffic
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a dog because a family member could no longer take care of it.
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a dog because a family member could no longer take care of it.
Animal shelter warns of 'lost pet' scam, offers to return missing animal for money
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
Teacher's assistant credited with saving choking student
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or?"Mrs. J" to her students,?was there.
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or?"Mrs. J" to her students,?was there.
Leesburg HS drum major going to Macy?s Thanksgiving Parade
It's an honor that could have been given to any drum major in the country, but Timothy Rodriquez, of Leesburg High School, was chosen to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to lead the Macy's Great American Marching Band.
It's an honor that could have been given to any drum major in the country, but Timothy Rodriquez, of Leesburg High School, was chosen to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to lead the Macy's Great American Marching Band.
Students collecting environmental data to assist NASA
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Florida teacher's assistant saves life of fifth-grader choking on piece of cheese
“I did the Heimlich maneuver, but it didn’t work,” the teacher's assistant said. “He’s very little and I was afraid of hurting him.”
“I did the Heimlich maneuver, but it didn’t work,” the teacher's assistant said. “He’s very little and I was afraid of hurting him.”
Man faces DUI manslaughter after deadly crash in Lake County
The man faces DUI manslaughter after troopers say he caused a deadly wreck.
The man faces DUI manslaughter after troopers say he caused a deadly wreck.
State trying to control invasive hydrilla plants
Some invasive plants are choking the life out of our lakes here in Florida. There is a plan to address a problem in Lake County, but it may cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Some invasive plants are choking the life out of our lakes here in Florida. There is a plan to address a problem in Lake County, but it may cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Nursery to hold fundraiser for Bahamas Dorian recovery
A Lake County nursery is opening its doors this weekend to raise money for the Bahamas and efforts to clean up and recover from Hurricane Dorian. Quality By Design usually sells its trees and plant in bulk, but for this event, it will sell individual plants with proceeds going to hurricane relief.
A Lake County nursery is opening its doors this weekend to raise money for the Bahamas and efforts to clean up and recover from Hurricane Dorian. Quality By Design usually sells its trees and plant in bulk, but for this event, it will sell individual plants with proceeds going to hurricane relief.
President Trump visits Central Florida for stop in The Villages
President Donald Trump is touting his support for Medicare and its private insurance option as he slams left-leaning Democrats on their "Medicare for All" plan. Trump is traveling Thursday to The Villages, a bustling community for adults located in Central Florida. The area overwhelmingly supported Trump in 2016. The trip comes as the Republican president angrily defends himself against a House impeachment inquiry.
President Donald Trump is touting his support for Medicare and its private insurance option as he slams left-leaning Democrats on their "Medicare for All" plan. Trump is traveling Thursday to The Villages, a bustling community for adults located in Central Florida. The area overwhelmingly supported Trump in 2016. The trip comes as the Republican president angrily defends himself against a House impeachment inquiry.
Lake Square Mall undergoing transformation
Lake Square Mall in Leesburg is going through a renaissance.
Lake Square Mall in Leesburg is going through a renaissance.
New attractions come to Lake Square Mall
A shopping center in Leesburg, Florida is thinking outside the box. Lake Square Mall has turned into a go-to destination for entertainment and not just shopping.
A shopping center in Leesburg, Florida is thinking outside the box. Lake Square Mall has turned into a go-to destination for entertainment and not just shopping.
No conceal carry permit would be required under bill
If you own a gun, then you can carry that gun in public, based on legislation filed by a Lake County Republican lawmaker.
If you own a gun, then you can carry that gun in public, based on legislation filed by a Lake County Republican lawmaker.
Lake County Fire Rescue EMS Chief fighting for his life after cardiac arrest
Lake County's Fire Rescue EMS Chief is fighting for his life after going into cardiac arrest.
Lake County's Fire Rescue EMS Chief is fighting for his life after going into cardiac arrest.
Investigation launched after two people are found dead inside a Florida home
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a Lake County home overnight.
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a Lake County home overnight.