Neo-Nazi leader found guilty of plotting Maryland power grid attack
A federal jury found 29-year-old Brandon Russell of Orlando, Florida, guilty after a six-day trial, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Florida returns more than $33 million in unclaimed property to residents
More than $33 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of January according to CFO Jimmy Patronis.
Sanford police peacefully shut down ‘Day without Immigrants’ protest
SANFORD, Fla. - Hundreds of people participated in a "Day without Immigrants" protest in Central Florida. Organized by Paloma Quintana and Juliana Trejo Ramirez, the protest aimed to highlight the economic impact immigrants have on the U.S. by having participants skip work and...
Suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested across Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced that suspected Tren de Aragua members were arrested across the state on Monday. Authorities seized various drugs, firearms, and cash, FDLE says. “These were just a few of the suspected TdA gang...
Central Florida nonprofits strengthen their fight against hunger
Two nonprofits that address hunger in Central Florida celebrated improvements last week. In Orlando, Seniors First marked the addition of a refrigeration-freezer system funded by the city through a $186,000 federal grant. Now the more than 900 Orange County seniors in its Meals...
Largest pet festival brings dog activities, beer garden, more to Orlando’s Lake Eola
ORLANDO, Fla. – Calling all dog owners!. Pet Alliance of Central Florida is hosting its annual Paws in the Park event on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Eola. The event is open to all dog owners to enjoy live entertainment and local vendors....
Remembering Clermont’s Clervue Drive-In: 37 Years Since the Final Show
CLERMONT, Fla. — Once a staple of Clermont’s entertainment scene, the Clervue Drive-In opened its gates on July 7, 1953, bringing the magic of movies under the stars to the growing Central Florida community. Situated near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 27, the...
Road rage incident leads to arrest in Clermont Monday morning
A man is accused of pointing a gun at another driver during an alleged road rage incident. That man is now in jail. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest in Lake County.
Winter Park Police Department launches new program to help combat homelessness
WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Winter Park Police Department is joining the efforts to combat homelessness across Central Florida, after announcing a new initiative that begins Monday. The program focuses on connecting those people in need with organizations and resources available,...
🍎 Lake’s teacher of the year!
🌞Good Tuesday to you all! We received some good news: Lisa Bryant , an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher at Lake Minneola High School , has been named the district’s Teacher of the Year. Bryant found out she won top honors at a celebration dinner hosted by the...
