Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. The new road would shave about 20 minutes off a commute between Lake and Orange counties. Some people say that connector was a selling point when they bought their home. However, the road is still not done years later.
Man linked to possible road rage shooting arrested after chase
A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
Police collecting more evidence in Tavares child abuse case
In Tavares, investigators have confirmed they are collecting more evidence in the child abuse case that sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital. Kimberly Mills and Andre Walker are charged with aggravated child abuse for the alleged torture of Mills' two boys.
Florida school administrator under investigation by district after 12-year-old claims she choked him
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.
Florida woman arrested after dead animal found in airport bathroom, officials say
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
Florida parents sentenced for starvation death of 11-month-old daughter
A Florida couple was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for the neglect and starvation death of their 11-month-old daughter in 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.