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‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his life
Read full article: ‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his lifeLife has come full circle for Clermont Police Sgt. Kris Kruse. He's taking flight in the same helicopter used to save his life.
9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Clermont, officer recounts response to attack
Read full article: 9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Clermont, officer recounts response to attackThe former NYPD lieutenant said he’s still living with gripping memories of the attacks and the recovering bodies from the debris.
TIMELINE: Where things stand in the case of Laurie Shaver, accused of killing and burying husband
Read full article: TIMELINE: Where things stand in the case of Laurie Shaver, accused of killing and burying husbandAn ongoing murder trial in Lake County focuses on Laurie Shaver, who is accused of killing her husband, Michael Shaver, and burying his remains in her backyard.
New husband of Lake County woman accused of killing, burying husband takes the stand in her murder trial
Read full article: New husband of Lake County woman accused of killing, burying husband takes the stand in her murder trialThe trial for the Lake County woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard will resume Tuesday.
Trial continues for Lake County woman accused of killing husband, burying him in yard
Read full article: Trial continues for Lake County woman accused of killing husband, burying him in yardThe trial for the Lake County woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard will resume Tuesday.
Trial begins for Lake County woman accused of burying husband in yard
Read full article: Trial begins for Lake County woman accused of burying husband in yardDay one of the trial for the Lake County woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard concluded on Monday afternoon.
‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet store
Read full article: ‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet storePetco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.
Man driving pickup killed in Lake County crash with dump truck after tree falls on vehicle
Read full article: Man driving pickup killed in Lake County crash with dump truck after tree falls on vehicleA man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a Lake County crash on County Road 474 after a tree fell on their pickup, causing them to collide with a dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police say
Read full article: Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police sayOfficers were able to rescue the child from the car, but the driver was found standing on the sidewalk next to the Jeep, “not attempting to remove him from the overturned vehicle,”
Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduation
Read full article: Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduationAlmost 18 years after she was dropped off at a Lake County Fire Rescues station as part of the Safe Haven program, a Davenport teen celebrates a big moment in her life with a special support system.
Boater found dead after jumping into Lake Minneola ID’d as retired Orlando police lieutenant
Read full article: Boater found dead after jumping into Lake Minneola ID’d as retired Orlando police lieutenantThe body of a missing boater was discovered after a man jumped into Lake Minneola to swim, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Girl arrested, accused of stabbing teen in the neck during fight in Clermont, police say
Read full article: Girl arrested, accused of stabbing teen in the neck during fight in Clermont, police sayA 16-year-old girl arrested Sunday in Groveland is accused of stabbing a fellow teen in the neck during a fight Friday in Clermont, according to police.
16-year-old girl stabbed in the neck during fight among juveniles in Clermont, police say
Read full article: 16-year-old girl stabbed in the neck during fight among juveniles in Clermont, police sayA 16-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck Friday night during what police said was a fight between two groups of juveniles in Clermont.
Winter Park hosts Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
Read full article: Winter Park hosts Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration DayOn Thursday evening inside the Winter Park Library, people came together to recognize Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. The state will officially recognize the day next year on the fourth Thursday of March.
Protecting and mentoring: What school resource officers do in elementary schools
Read full article: Protecting and mentoring: What school resource officers do in elementary schoolsWhen the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Safety Act required armed officers or guardians in every Florida school starting in 2018, that created an opportunity for the Clermont Police Department: to add officers to all elementary schools since the Lake County Sheriff's Office was already in middle and high schools.
These are the 9 best places to hide in Florida during a zombie apocalypse
Read full article: These are the 9 best places to hide in Florida during a zombie apocalypseUnder the right conditions, a zombie outbreak in Florida could envelop the state in less than a month — as shown by an interactive model released by researchers.
Lake County man accused of sex abuse, force-feeding someone ‘gold coins’
Read full article: Lake County man accused of sex abuse, force-feeding someone ‘gold coins’In a heavily redacted affidavit, police said that they received a report from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in December about the man showing someone “inappropriate videos” online.
‘Festival de Fresas’ returning to Jaleo Disney Springs for strawberry season
Read full article: ‘Festival de Fresas’ returning to Jaleo Disney Springs for strawberry seasonJaleo at Disney Springs is welcoming back strawberry season, unveiling the “Festival de Fresas” in partnership with local strawberry farm, Southern Hill Farms.
Counterfeit cash scammers hit Clermont businesses in 2 cases
Read full article: Counterfeit cash scammers hit Clermont businesses in 2 casesIn Lake County just like everywhere else in the country, businesses are looking to cash in on the busy holiday season. Police say crooks though are trying to cash out at those businesses using counterfeit money.
Former Clermont cheer coach sentenced to 29 years in plea deal over coercion of minor
Read full article: Former Clermont cheer coach sentenced to 29 years in plea deal over coercion of minorVigiland D’Haiti, 41, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 29 years in prison after pleading guilty to coercing a minor victim to produce a visual depiction of sexually-explicit content.
2 killed, 1 seriously injured in Lake County crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: 2 killed, 1 seriously injured in Lake County crash on Florida TurnpikeTwo people were killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
17-year-old senior killed in crash with school bus near Lake Minneola High School
Read full article: 17-year-old senior killed in crash with school bus near Lake Minneola High SchoolA fatal crash is under investigation near Lake Minneola High School in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Clermont man accused of pointing bow and arrow at people inside car
Read full article: Clermont man accused of pointing bow and arrow at people inside carA man was arrested late Wednesday in a Clermont Planet Fitness parking lot, accused of pointing a bow and arrow at people in a car, according to police.
Florida man accused of beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan arrested in Lake County
Read full article: Florida man accused of beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan arrested in Lake CountyA man accused of beating his former girlfriend and then severely beating another man who tried to intervene was arrested in Lake County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
5 years later, Clermont neighborhood safer after neighbors, stewards took ownership
Read full article: 5 years later, Clermont neighborhood safer after neighbors, stewards took ownershipIt was an incredible story of success five years ago: A Clermont community easily considered one of the most dangerous places in Central Florida with regular robberies, attacks, and murders becoming a safe haven for seniors and families.
No injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: No injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Lake County, troopers sayA three-vehicle crash slowed traffic on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Former Clermont cheer coach enters guilty plea for coercion of minor to produce sexual content
Read full article: Former Clermont cheer coach enters guilty plea for coercion of minor to produce sexual contentVigiland D’Haiti, a former Clermont cheerleading coach arrested last year over allegations he sexually abused children who attended his gym, entered a guilty plea Tuesday in federal court.
Man accused of exposing himself in Clermont arrested in marsh at Lake Hiawatha Preserve
Read full article: Man accused of exposing himself in Clermont arrested in marsh at Lake Hiawatha PreserveFollowing a two-week investigation into a reported exhibitionist in Clermont, police announced the arrest at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Tuesday.
Lake County deputy cruiser gets rear-ended, crashes into another patrol car
Read full article: Lake County deputy cruiser gets rear-ended, crashes into another patrol carA Lake County deputy’s marked vehicle was rear-ended, causing it to crash into another deputy’s cruiser, according to sheriff’s officials.
Man accused of shooting at woman inside Clermont home during argument
Read full article: Man accused of shooting at woman inside Clermont home during argumentInvestigators said that on June 8 around 11:27 p.m., someone called emergency services to report that 30-year-old Dewan Flores had shot up a home in Clermont before fleeing the scene.
‘Support and enhance the athlete’s journey:’ New AAU event center coming to Clermont
Read full article: ‘Support and enhance the athlete’s journey:’ New AAU event center coming to ClermontThe Amateur Athletic Union, commonly known as AAU, announced a new events center will be coming to Clermont’s Olympus Sports Campus.
Woman accused in Florida home invasion robbery during date scheme
Read full article: Woman accused in Florida home invasion robbery during date schemeA woman was arrested after being accused in a home invasion robbery scheme during a date with a man she met online, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
New claims emerge in murder case of Lake County woman accused of burying husband in yard
Read full article: New claims emerge in murder case of Lake County woman accused of burying husband in yardThe attorney for a Lake County woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard told News 6 her daughter, who was 7 at the time of his disappearance, confessed to shooting the man.
Lake County woman accused of burying husband in backyard says girl confessed to his murder, records show
Read full article: Lake County woman accused of burying husband in backyard says girl confessed to his murder, records showAttorneys for a woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard have filed a motion in court after they said a 14-year-old girl has confessed to the crime.
Man arrested in connection to 2019 fatal shooting in Clermont driveway, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to 2019 fatal shooting in Clermont driveway, deputies sayA man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a 2019 fatal shooting in a Clermont driveway, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman arrested after painting swastikas on neighbor’s pickup truck, Lake County deputies say
Read full article: Woman arrested after painting swastikas on neighbor’s pickup truck, Lake County deputies sayA woman was arrested near Clermont on Tuesday, accused of breaking into her neighbor’s garage and spray painting swastikas all over his pickup truck, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake County residents surprised after strong storms, hail move through
Read full article: Lake County residents surprised after strong storms, hail move throughHomeowners in Clermont said they were caught off guard by Tuesday’s weather event that resulted in a large amount of hail falling in Lake County.
Clermont police seek help IDing suspected catalytic converter thieves
Read full article: Clermont police seek help IDing suspected catalytic converter thievesThe Clermont Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying multiple people in connection with stealing numerous catalytic converters.
Bagel Boy’s owner is building a business in Clermont for his children
Read full article: Bagel Boy’s owner is building a business in Clermont for his childrenBill Caldecutt is primarily an academic, working as a professor at Polk State College, but he also grew up working with his father doing pool repairs in New York.
‘Lincoln Park was here:’ Lake County group helps preserve history of school set to close
Read full article: ‘Lincoln Park was here:’ Lake County group helps preserve history of school set to closeOne Lake County advocacy group is helping to get results and preserve history after an elementary school is set to close but will be taking on a new life as an education center.
Clermont Elementary School to close this summer. Here’s what will replace it
Read full article: Clermont Elementary School to close this summer. Here’s what will replace itClermont Elementary School is set to close in June, but that doesn’t mean class will be out of session at this location, Lake County Schools announced on Thursday.
‘These poor trees:’ Clermont citrus farm rallies after back-to-back hurricanes, freezes
Read full article: ‘These poor trees:’ Clermont citrus farm rallies after back-to-back hurricanes, freezes"These poor trees, they have gone through two hurricanes and two nights of freezes in the last few months, they are hanging in there though," said Tara Boshell with Showcase of Citrus in Clermont.
51-year-old Clermont motorcyclist killed in Lake County crash
Read full article: 51-year-old Clermont motorcyclist killed in Lake County crashA 51-year-old Clermont man riding a motorcycle was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash along U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County man wins $1M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game
Read full article: Lake County man wins $1M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off gameA Lake County man claimed a $1 million prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game he bought at a convenience store in Clermont, according to a news release shared Wednesday.
32-year-old Clermont man killed in crash with pole, tree, troopers say
Read full article: 32-year-old Clermont man killed in crash with pole, tree, troopers sayA 32-year-old Clermont man was killed in a crash Tuesday when his vehicle slammed into a utility pole and a tree, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
‘One bad apple:’ Parachutists want results after pilot flies near Lake County homes
Read full article: ‘One bad apple:’ Parachutists want results after pilot flies near Lake County homesMembers of the paramotor aviation community are speaking out to educate and inform people after a pilot was seen causing concerns for residents in Clermont.