Judge to decide on Stand Your Ground defense in fairway fight
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Deputies continue search for missing Florida teen
Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.
Florida K-9 officer finds loaded gun in student's backpack
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.
Leesburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, part of FDLE statewide initiative
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Leesburg Police release new video of 3 suspects wanted after an 87-year-old man was shot inside his car
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for 3 suspects involved in the shooting of an 87-year-old man.
Honoring Lt. Jeff Moore from Leesburg Fire Dept.
Lt. Jeff Moore from the Leesburg Fire Department was nominated for the FOX 35 Care Force award
Florida man arrested after robbing, killing Leesburg store owner: Officials
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
Reward offered for Leesburg suspect's arrest
The family of Raied Shihadeh is offering reward money for the arrest of 25-year-old Alez Lopez who's accused of shooting and killing Shihadeh at his convenience store in Leesburg.
Homeowner shot attempted burglary suspect who entered Leesburg home
A homeowner in Leesburg shot a would-be burglar who entered a residence on Flora View Lane Monday morning, according to police.
Bikers riding into Leesburg for Bikefest
The Leesburg Bikefest is underway. It's the first time the event is being in April since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
3 major events light up Central Florida
Central Florida plays host to three huge events this weekend. In Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival is expected to draw thousands to Tinker Field. Thousands more are enjoying music at the Welcome to Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway while Leesburg will welcome bikers to Bikefest 2021.
Man with gun scales school fence
Authorities said a school guardian tackled an armed man who scaled a fence at Leesburg High School.
Tracking down graffiti artist
A graffiti artist is tagging the town of Leesburg. Now, the Leesburg Center for the Arts is hoping to identify the artist to create a partnership.
Controversy over planned teen center in Leesburg
There are controversy surrounding a proposed teen center in Leesburg. The nearly $3 million project has been in the works since last year. There is a debate over whether the city should build a new structure or buy an existing building that could be renovated.
Police: No bond for Leesburg officer-involved shooting suspect
Surveillance video shows the confrontation when the man shot at a Leesburg police officer, who fired back.
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.
Lake Square Mall undergoing transformation
Lake Square Mall in Leesburg is going through a renaissance.
Leesburg school drug tests students
First Academy Leesburg is drug testing students with just a snip of their hair.