
3 More Victims Come Forward and Allege Abuse by School Safety Officer
TAVARES, Fla.—Three more victims have come forward with accusations against a school safety officer arrested for child rape last month. James Wolfe, 50, has been behind bars since his arrest



Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Flees, Rams LCSO Cruiser, Strikes Multiple Stop Sticks, Flees on Foot, Apprehended by K9 Murphy in Leesburg Sunday
LEESBURG, Fla.—A Mount Dora man is facing a slew of charges after ramming a stolen vehicle into a Lake County Sheriff’s Office cruiser, fleeing to Sumter County, striking multiple stop



Tavares Police Release Name of Man Shot and Killed Saturday Night
TAVARES, Fla.—Tavares Police Department has released the name of the man shot multiple times and killed Saturday night. Daniel Overbaugh, 57, was found lying in a yard near County Drive


Tavares Police Investigating Death of Man Shot Multiple Times Saturday
TAVARES, Fla.—Tavares Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was shot multiple times Saturday night and officers are hunting for the person responsible. Around 8:35 p.m., police
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Ham Radio Field Day at Lake County Institute of Public Safety Showcases Lake Amateur Radio Association’s Ham Communication
TAVARES, Florida—The Lake Amateur Radio Association (LARA) hosted its annual Ham Radio Field Day event June 24 and 25 at the Lake County Institute of Public Safety, drawing enthusiasts from


Law Enforcement Agencies Need Your Vote for K9 Grant
LAKE COUNTY, Florida—Several local law enforcement agencies are counting on the public to help them grow their K9 units with a grant from a national biohazard clean-up company. Five agencies


“It is Black Friday Every Week,” at New Leesburg Store, the First of Its Kind in Lake County
LEESBURG, Florida—Shoppers have a new place in town to hunt for bargains. The first of its kind in Lake County, Bin Pickin, 1015 West North Boulevard, Leesburg, is a new


Fruitland Park First Friday Market Set to Begin this Week
FRUITLAND PARK, Florida—A new, daytime monthly market is set to begin this Friday in Fruitland Park. Orange Blossom Market Co. has partnered with the City of Fruitland Park to create


Hundreds of People Come Out for Eustis African American Heritage Celebration
EUSTIS, Florida—The crowds were large Saturday and the weather was beautiful for the 28th Annual Eustis African American Heritage Celebration. Beginning with a parade of nearly 150 entries, paradegoers were


Tavares Police and LCSO Join Forces for Operation Aware
Operation Aware will provide wristbands and a database for first responders and the special needs community. TAVARES, Florida—Two law enforcement agencies have joined forces to provide a new tool to
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3 More Victims Come Forward and Allege Abuse by School Safety Officer
TAVARES, Fla.—Three more victims have come forward with accusations against a school safety officer arrested for child rape last month. James Wolfe, 50, has been behind bars since his arrest



Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Flees, Rams LCSO Cruiser, Strikes Multiple Stop Sticks, Flees on Foot, Apprehended by K9 Murphy in Leesburg Sunday
LEESBURG, Fla.—A Mount Dora man is facing a slew of charges after ramming a stolen vehicle into a Lake County Sheriff’s Office cruiser, fleeing to Sumter County, striking multiple stop



Tavares Police Release Name of Man Shot and Killed Saturday Night
TAVARES, Fla.—Tavares Police Department has released the name of the man shot multiple times and killed Saturday night. Daniel Overbaugh, 57, was found lying in a yard near County Drive