Body in decades-old Florida cold case ID'd as transgender woman
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
Florida man shot sheriff's office drone, rammed fences in neighborhood rampage: Deputies
Authorities say Justin Kress caused chaos in a rural Lake County neighborhood, ramming fences, shooting at dogs, and destroying a $25,000 sheriff's office drone.
Authorities say Justin Kress caused chaos in a rural Lake County neighborhood, ramming fences, shooting at dogs, and destroying a $25,000 sheriff's office drone.
Lake County deputies honored for bravery in deadly ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link
The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored deputies and support staff for their bravery during an August ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored deputies and support staff for their bravery during an August ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link.
Tavares child abuse case: Florida boy was tied with duct tape, had dumbbell on him, deputies say
The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.
The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.
Tavares Police: Kimberley Mills, Andre Walker 'methodical' in abuse of 2 boys
A Florida mother and her boyfriend now face additional charges in an alleged child abuse case. Police say a second child, 9, was also "tortured" and "abused" by them. Police discovered the case last week after Mills brought the boy's 10-year-old brother to the hospital with alleged bruises and burn marks all over his body.
A Florida mother and her boyfriend now face additional charges in an alleged child abuse case. Police say a second child, 9, was also "tortured" and "abused" by them. Police discovered the case last week after Mills brought the boy's 10-year-old brother to the hospital with alleged bruises and burn marks all over his body.
Kimberley Mills, Andre Walker: Tavares Police Update
Tavares police provide an update in a child abuse investigation involved 2 boys -- aged 10 and 9 -- and their mom and their mom's boyfriend. The 10-year-old boy remains in critical condition and is "fighting for his life." The 9-year-old boy suffered "similar" abuse, police said, but is OK. Kimberley Mills, the boys' mom, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, have been arrested and charged with several counts of child abuse.
Tavares police provide an update in a child abuse investigation involved 2 boys -- aged 10 and 9 -- and their mom and their mom's boyfriend. The 10-year-old boy remains in critical condition and is "fighting for his life." The 9-year-old boy suffered "similar" abuse, police said, but is OK. Kimberley Mills, the boys' mom, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, have been arrested and charged with several counts of child abuse.
Florida mom, man at center of child abuse, torture case plead not guilty to charges
Update (2/28): On Friday, the Tavares Police Department revealed that Kimberley Mills, the mother of the two boys, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, would face additional charges related to the alleged abuse of both boys – not just the 10-year-old boy found with bruises and burn marks all over his body.
Update (2/28): On Friday, the Tavares Police Department revealed that Kimberley Mills, the mother of the two boys, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, would face additional charges related to the alleged abuse of both boys – not just the 10-year-old boy found with bruises and burn marks all over his body.
Florida high school student found with 'hit list' of bullies, deputies say: Why no arrest has been made
A 17-year-old high school student in Lake County admitted to writing a "hit list" that was circulating through the school.
A 17-year-old high school student in Lake County admitted to writing a "hit list" that was circulating through the school.
NTSB investigating after seaplane crashes into Lake Dora; 2 survive with minor injuries
A seaplane crashed into Lake Dora near Tavares on Sunday afternoon, flipping upside down.
A seaplane crashed into Lake Dora near Tavares on Sunday afternoon, flipping upside down.
Tavares Police: Florida boy, 10, 'tortured,' 'fighting for his life'
A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.
A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.
Long & Scott Farms sale could bring new homes to site of popular family attraction
A popular family attraction, and hundreds of acres of farmland are up for sale Lake County.
A popular family attraction, and hundreds of acres of farmland are up for sale Lake County.
FOX 35 Care Force honors Florida 911 dispatcher
The Fox 35 Care Force team is honoring the Florida Sheriff's Association's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Victoria King of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. King was working Aug. 2 when deputies were ambushed at a home. She took over the radio channel when a co-worker became overwhelmed. During the ambush, Master Deputy Bradley Link was shot and killed. King had to listen as one of the suspects started talking on Link's radio, but she stayed calm and continued to coordinate the response.
The Fox 35 Care Force team is honoring the Florida Sheriff's Association's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Victoria King of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. King was working Aug. 2 when deputies were ambushed at a home. She took over the radio channel when a co-worker became overwhelmed. During the ambush, Master Deputy Bradley Link was shot and killed. King had to listen as one of the suspects started talking on Link's radio, but she stayed calm and continued to coordinate the response.
World's largest rubber duck on display in Central Florida
Duke, the world's largest rubber duck, is now on display at Georgefest 2025. Standing more than six stories tall and weighing more than 11 tons, Duke will be on display from Feb. 15 through Feb. 22.
Duke, the world's largest rubber duck, is now on display at Georgefest 2025. Standing more than six stories tall and weighing more than 11 tons, Duke will be on display from Feb. 15 through Feb. 22.
Massive Florida human trafficking bust: 29 arrested for prostitution and drug charges, 4 victims rescued
A recent Florida undercover operation led to a massive human trafficking bust, where 29 people were arrested for prostitution and drug charges, and four victims were rescued.
A recent Florida undercover operation led to a massive human trafficking bust, where 29 people were arrested for prostitution and drug charges, and four victims were rescued.
29 people arrested in massive human trafficking bust
A massive human trafficking bust in Lake County has led to the arrest of nearly 30 people. Investigators also said they were able to rescue some of the victims.
A massive human trafficking bust in Lake County has led to the arrest of nearly 30 people. Investigators also said they were able to rescue some of the victims.
Wanted fugitive leads deputies on chase, gets taken down by K-9
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
Bodycam video: Clermont standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide after suspect fires at police, victims ID'd
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
Campfire accident leaves 9-year-old Fruitland Park boy with burns to 40% of his body
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville after a campfire accident left him with burns to 40% of his body.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville after a campfire accident left him with burns to 40% of his body.
Jamaria Sessions death: Tyshael Martin interviewed about alleged beating of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter
Newly released video footage reveals detectives questioning Tyshael Martin, the woman accused of beating 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions to death, in June.
Newly released video footage reveals detectives questioning Tyshael Martin, the woman accused of beating 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions to death, in June.
2 dead, including suspect, following shooting and standoff at Clermont apartment complex: Police
The Clermont Police Department said a man, identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting, is dead following a standoff at an apartment complex.
The Clermont Police Department said a man, identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting, is dead following a standoff at an apartment complex.