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Missing boater found dead after jumping out of boat in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a missing boater was discovered on Monday evening after the boater reportedly jumped from a boat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Lake County deputies told News 6 the incident happened at Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont. During that...
Florida man allegedly waves gun at bartenders who told him bar was closing: 'Who needs to leave?'
MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A Lake County man landed himself in jail after he allegedly threatened two bartenders with a gun because it was time for the bar to close. Carlton Lacey, 39, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon on Sunday, according to an arrest affidavit from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida family wants justice after 911 call to help loved one ends in death
Joanne Celestin realized right away her brother was not himself. Standing at the front door, he thought strangers were walking into the house he shared with his mom in their gated Florida neighborhood. He demanded Joanne hand over her keys so no one else could get inside. “You are not Joanne,” he yelled after punching […]
Trooper Steve On Patrol takes scenic drive through Montverde
MONTVERDE, Fla. – This is the first time I’ve been invited to an area to NOT investigate a problem. Viewers reached out to me simply because they wanted me to enjoy some of the amazing things they have in their community. Montverde has been the focus of this...
Arrests made after Clermont police respond to 'a suspicious forklift' driving down a road
CLERMONT, Fla. — Two teens were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing a forklift and driving it down a road, according to theClermont Police Department. The teen boys, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old, are facing grand theft and trespassing charges. CPD said officers responded to reports of "a...
Troopers arrest 3 accused of blocking I-4 near Disney Springs with cars, ‘Free Palestine’ signs
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Three people arrested Saturday are accused of blocking Interstate 4 near Lake Buena Vista while holding signs stating “Free Palestine,” according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded around 5:11 p.m. to reports of two vehicles blocking westbound I-4 at mile marker 67,...
Deltona man accused of killing father was struggling with mental health, attorney says
DELTONA, Fla. — A Deltonaman accused of killing his dad before shooting at deputies on a chase had a court hearing Tuesday. Jonny Santiago was 18 when he was arrested almost two years ago when he allegedly killed his father at their Deltona home before dumping his body in Orange County.
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