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Free Caribbean Jerk Festival brings parade, live music, kids zone to Clermont

The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is back and better than ever.

โ€˜Support and enhance the athleteโ€™s journey:โ€™ New AAU event center coming to Clermont

The Amateur Athletic Union, commonly known as AAU, announced a new events center will be coming to Clermontโ€™s Olympus Sports Campus.

Woman accused in Florida home invasion robbery during date scheme

A 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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

New claims emerge in murder case of Lake County woman accused of burying husband in yard

The 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 murder, records show

Attorneys 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

A man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a 2019 fatal shooting in a Clermont driveway, according to the Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Woman arrested after painting swastikas on neighborโ€™s pickup truck, Lake County deputies say

A woman was arrested near Clermont on Tuesday, accused of breaking into her neighborโ€™s garage and spray painting swastikas all over his pickup truck, according to the Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Lake County residents surprised after strong storms, hail move through

Homeowners in Clermont said they were caught off guard by Tuesdayโ€™s weather event that resulted in a large amount of hail falling in Lake County.

Clermont man wins $1M from Florida Lottery scratch-off

A Clermont man became the latest winner of a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

Clermont police seek help IDing suspected catalytic converter thieves

The Clermont Police Department is seeking the publicโ€™s help in identifying multiple people in connection with stealing numerous catalytic converters.

Lรฉ Koopรฉ brings farm-fresh eggs to Central Florida at a reasonable price

As egg costs soar across the country, Mussette Gonzalez is keeping her prices right where they are.

Rainbow season is upon us: Here are a few types you could see

St. Patrick's Day marks the open of rainbow season. Here's a little about the folklore and a few different types of rainbows.

Suncreek Brewery to bring cloverful Irish Fest to downtown Clermont

Suncreek Brewery is bringing the party to downtown Clermont for St. Patrickโ€™s Day weekend and itโ€™s a festival you donโ€™t want to miss.

Bagel Boyโ€™s owner is building a business in Clermont for his children

Bill 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.

โ€˜Lincoln Park was here:โ€™ Lake County group helps preserve history of school set to close

One 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. Hereโ€™s what will replace it

Clermont Elementary School is set to close in June, but that doesnโ€™t mean class will be out of session at this location, Lake County Schools announced on Thursday.

โ€˜These poor trees:โ€™ 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

A 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.

Man dead after shooting involving deputies near Clermont, officials say

A man has died after a well-being check near a Clermont home ended in a shooting involving deputies on Friday, the sheriffโ€™s office said.

Lake County man wins $1M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

A 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.

โ€˜Itโ€™s worrying. Itโ€™s stressful:โ€™ Clermont citrus farmers prepare for hard freeze

Local citrus farmers are doing what they can to make sure their crops are not damaged during this weekend's hard freeze.

32-year-old Clermont man killed in crash with pole, tree, troopers say

A 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.

โ€˜One bad apple:โ€™ Parachutists want results after pilot flies near Lake County homes

Members of the paramotor aviation community are speaking out to educate and inform people after a pilot was seen causing concerns for residents in Clermont.

Neighbors share concerns after mystery man flies motorized parachute close to homes

Neighbors are sharing their concerns after a mystery man on a motorized parachute flew close to homes.

Clermont police search for man accused of flashing woman who was jogging along bike trail

Police are searching for a man suspected of flashing a woman jogging along a Clermont bike trail more than two weeks ago.

Apparent sinkhole shuts down road in Clermont, deputies say

Two roads in Clermont will be shut down due to an apparent sinkhole, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Where drinking is a pleasure: Publix offering in-store bar at 3 Central Florida locations

Publix is now offering a new amenity to customers at five Florida locations, the ability to tie one on while shopping.

14-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run crash while waiting for school bus near Clermont, officials say

A 14-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash while waiting for a school bus on County Road 455 in Clermont, officials say.

Crash shuts down SR-33 in Clermont

A crash has northbound State Road 33 shut down in Clermont, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Suspicious incident near Lake County bus stop was misunderstanding

Lake County sheriffโ€™s detectives said that a suspicious incident at a bus stop in Clermont last week in the area of 3rd Avenue determined that is was an โ€œ โ€œinnocent misunderstandingโ€.

Man tried to lure child into SUV near Lake County school bus stop, deputies say

Lake County deputies are looking for a man involved in a "suspicious incident" near a Clermont bus stop Thursday morning, according to a release from the sheriff's office.

๐ŸŽƒ Win passes to Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Itโ€™s pumpkin time, and Southern Hill Farms is bringing its seventh annual Fall Festival to Clermont.

Pig on the Pond returns to Clermont this weekend. Hereโ€™s what to expect

Pig on the Pond festival will be returning for three days of family fun this weekend to Waterfront Park in Clermont. Events will be held on Friday, Oct. 14. from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Southern Hill Farms brings back 7th annual Fall Festival in Clermont

Itโ€™s pumpkin time and Southern Hills Farm will bring its 7th annual Fall Festival to the Central Florida community.

Hereโ€™s how a storm produces lightning, thunder

A look into how storms produce lightning and thunder.

Deputy shoots, kills armed man in Clermont, sheriffโ€™s office says

A Lake County deputy shot and killed an armed man in Clermont on Sunday evening, according to the Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

911 calls released in Lake County mobile park double homicide, sexual battery

The Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office released a 911 call made by a woman from a mobile home park near Clermont after deputies said she ran for help after she was raped and two others were killed Wednesday.

Man confesses to killing wife, 17-year-old stepson, Lake County deputies say

The Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office is currently investigating a double homicide and sexual battery at a mobile home park near Clermont.

Who are the Three Percenters? What we know about militia linked to 5 Florida men charged in Capitol riot

Federal investigators claim five men arrested for their involvement in the riot on Capitol Hill were members of a militia group that held beliefs aligned with Three Percenters.

Lake County commissioners consider plan to lower speed limit on CR-561 in Clermont area

Lake County commissioners are expected to move forward with a plan to lower the speed limit along County Road 561 in the Clermont area.

Man hit, killed dog with a baseball bat in Clermont, police say

A man is accused of grabbing a baseball bat from the garage of a Clermont home, hitting and killing a dog that bit him, according to an arrest affidavit.

81-year-old man in shootout with Clermont police dies of injuries

An 81-year-old man who was injured in a shootout with Clermont police has died, according to the department.

Clermont police bodycam video released in police shooting of 81-year-old man

Video released by the Clermont Police Dept. Friday shows the police interaction with an 81-year-old man who allegedly fired his gun at police, prompting officers to shoot him.

Former Clermont cheerleading coach accused of child molesting indicted on federal charges

A former Clermont cheerleading coach accused of sexually abusing children who attended his gym has been indicted on federal charges.

81-year-old man hurt in officer-involved shooting after firing gun during medical call, Clermont police say

An officer-involved shooting Friday night put an 81-year-old man in the hospital after he fired a gun and drew a law enforcement presence to his residence while first responders tended to a medical call placed by his wife, according to the Clermont Police Department.

Clermont police search for missing 17-year-old girl

The Clermont Police Department on Sunday said its officers had begun searching for a missing 17-year-old girl considered a runaway, according to a news release.

Pickup truck, Mack truck collide, killing 1 in Lake County, FHP says

A crash involving a truck resulted in the death of one person in Lake County on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police search for missing Clermont woman

Clermont police search for a missing woman.

Antisemitic literature distributed across Lake County neighborhoods, deputies say

Deputies are investigating after antisemitic literature was reportedly distributed across several Lake County neighborhoods over the last few days.

Missing endangered Clermont teen found, police say

Clermont police need help locating a missing 16-year-old who does not have his medications with him.

Clermont police locate missing 15-year-old boy

The Clermont Police Department said its officers are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy.

17-year-old arrested in Lake County crash that killed East Ridge High student, deputies say

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in a Lake County crash that killed an East Ridge High School student in January, according to the sheriffโ€™s office.

Fatal crash closes US-27 in Clermont

A fatal crash closes US-27 in Clermont.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital building new patient tower to accommodate growth

As Clermont and south Lake County continue to see growth in the area, a local hospital system is growing alongside it by building a new patient tower.

Lake County nonprofit encourages students to read with the help of therapy dogs

Thom Battisto started his nonprofit Read to Sydney to help students read more confidently by providing them with a therapy dog.

Missing-endangered 36-year-old man in Clermont

Police said they are looking for a man diagnosed with Schizophrenia who was deemed endangered and unable to take care of himself.

5-year-old girl, 3 others killed in crash on CR-561 near Clermont, FHP says

Four people in an SUV โ€” a 5-year-old girl among them โ€” were killed in a single-vehicle crash that shut down a Lake County roadway for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man flashes teens, hides under Clermont boat dock before arrest, police say

A man was arrested in Clermont after police said he exposed himself to at least two 13-year-olds, then jumped in a lake and hid under a boat dock to try to evade arrest.

10 hours of fun: Caribbean festival brings food, music to Clermont

The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is bringing 10 hours worth of fun, food and music this weekend.

Clermont Police issue Silver Alert for missing man with dementia

Clermont Police have issued a Sliver Alert for missing man, Forrest Waldy

Thieves distract employees, steal wallets from Clermont business, according to police

Police are investigating two cases of retail theft and fraud after three women were caught on surveillance video stealing wallets from multiple stores.

Mulch fire at Lake County landfill could impact visibility for 2 weeks, authorities say

Crews are expected to spread the mulch and extinguish hot spots, which may affect visibility along County Road 561, State Road 19 and surrounding areas, authorities said.

CR-561 reopens in Clermont after fatal crash

A fatal wreck closes CR-561 in Lake County.

Clermont middle school student arrested in fracas over bandana

A 15-year-old was arrested at a Lake County middle school after a confrontation with a resource officer and assistant principal.

Clermont police chase, arrest Orange County carjacking suspect

Police say the suspect, Robert Tyson, 51, was seen driving on SR 50 in what was believed to be a stolen vehicle involved in a carjacking in Orange County.

Motorcyclist dies in Lake County crash, troopers say

Troopers said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on US 441 when he was rear-ended by another vehicle that failed to slow while the man was trying to make a left turn onto Holly Drive.

Lake County first responders run to get results for Special Olympics

First responders from all over Lake County gathered again to support athletes participating in this yearโ€™s Special Olympics USA Games in June.

1 dead in Clermont shooting, deputies say

A man was found shot to death Tuesday on the third floor of an apartment building in Clermont, according to authorities.

Winter Garden police release video showing arrest of cheer coach accused of molestation

Winter Garden police released the body camera video from the officers who arrested a cheerleading coach accused of molesting children.

Clermont cheerleading coach arrested, accused of molesting children, police say

Vigiland D'Haiti, 39, is co-owner and head coach of Rush Allstars.

Eastbound State Road 50 traffic rerouted in Clermont after crash, police say

All traffic on eastbound lanes of State Road 50 at its onramp to U.S. Route 27 was rerouted Saturday morning after a car struck and seriously injured a pedestrian there, according to Clermont Police.

Clermont man on bicycle struck, killed after running stop sign, troopers say

A Clermont man riding a bicycle on a trail in Lake County was struck and killed by a car.

Woman held at gunpoint after stopping car in front of Florida manโ€™s house, deputies say

A Clermont man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly holding a panicked woman at gunpoint and accusing her of following his family after she briefly stopped her car in front of his house to put an address into her GPS, according to the Polk County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Motorcyclist killed in Lake County crash, troopers say

Troopers said the crash occurred on Austin Merrit Road and Dusty Lane.

Spring into the season with flowers, food and fun at Clermont Spring Festival on Saturday

Spring lovers can enjoy food and flowers at the new Clermont Spring Festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Threat prompts lockdown at East Ridge Middle School in Lake County

East Ridge Middle School in Clermont was on lockdown Thursday afternoon because someone called in a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Overturned dump truck blocks Clermont road

A dump truck overturned and completely blocked a road in Clermont on Thursday, police said.

Lake County opening weather shelters ahead of major cold front

The Lake County Board of Commissioners announced they will open cold weather shelters starting Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30 as temperatures are expected to drop.

AdventHealth sprawls out to keep up with population growth

The hospital system is expanding out across Central Florida with 13 new projects.

Man arrested, accused of raping Lake County student faces multiple charges, deputies say

Lake County deputies located and arrested a man accused of raping an 18-year-old high school student at a Clermont apartment complex.

Umatilla High School student sexually assaulted walking home from school, deputies say

Lake County deputies are searching for the man accused of sexually assaulting a student walking home from Umatilla High School, according to the sheriffโ€™s office.

Woman crossing road with bicycle struck, killed in Clermont, police say

A woman who attempted to cross a road in Clermont with a bicycle was struck by a car and killed Wednesday afternoon, according to the Clermont Police Department.

Lake deputies search for man accused of raping woman at Clermont apartment complex

Lake County deputies are searching for a man accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at an apartment complex in Clermont.

โ€˜We didnโ€™t have a chance to say goodbye:โ€™ Family, friends remember girl killed in Clermont crash

Clermont police confirm 17-year-old Victoria Rose Gonzalez died Tuesday evening in a 2-car crash along Highway 27 near Legendary Boulevard.

East Ridge High School student killed in crash, Clermont police say

A high school student is dead and five other people are badly hurt after a crash in Clermont Tuesday evening, according to police.

Florida and Texas lead nation in new lightning data release

New lightning data released show Florida and Texas leading the nation in lightning statistics. Florida still reigns the leader in the most lightning density per square mile and had the most fatalities in 2021.

Clermont Walmart to close temporarily for COVID-19 sanitization

A Walmart in Clermont will temporarily close Sunday as the store is cleaned and sanitized in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, the company said.

Man, 23, charged with sexual battery on a minor, Lake County deputies say

A Tallahassee man was arrested and charged with a felony on Tuesday after multiple law enforcement agencies said they investigated allegations that he had engaged in sexual contact with a minor.

โ€˜A Christmas miracle:โ€™ Mom wins hearing aids in essay contest for her daughter

For the last five years, Dr. Weinbaum has sent out a call for anyone in need of hearing aids to send in an essay. One deserving contestant is selected to win a free device worth thousands of dollars.

3 injured when Lake County school bus struck head-on by car, hits second bus

A student and driver were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Lake County, officials say.

Clermont woman pleads no contest to submitting false voter records

Cheryl Hall, 65, pleaded no contest to 10 counts of voter fraud charges.

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, FHP says

A wrong-way driver was killed and two other people were injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

AdventHealth opens Clermont ER, health park

AdventHealth opens Clermont ER to expand healthcare access to Lake County.

Clermont doctor hosts essay contest to give away free hearing aids

For five years, essay contest winners have been sharing their stories about hearing loss with Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, of Precision Hearing in Clermont.

Deputies, police participate in Clermont torch run for Special Olympics Florida

Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1,500-mile relay run throughout 67 counties in Florida. On Tuesday, it was Lake Countyโ€™s turn.

Motorcyclist riding without headlights on killed in Clermont crash, police say

A man riding a motorcycle without its headlights on was killed in a crash in Clermont before sunrise Wednesday morning, Clermont police said.

Florida representative files bill to criminalize gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth

Representative Anthony Sabatini filed legislation on Wednesday that could prosecute doctors who perform gender-affirming surgeries on transgender children.

South Lake Hospital in Clermont adding new tower to house 95 beds

With a surge in population happening in and around Clermont, a new expansion is coming to meet the area's healthcare needs.

Clermont man arrested in Hernando County after deadly crash

A Clermont man is locked up in Hernando County after troopers said he was intoxicated behind the wheel during a deadly crash.

โ€˜He didnโ€™t deserve this:โ€™ Family still seeking justice for Clermont manโ€™s murder

One year after a Clermont woman was arrested in connection with her husband's death, the victim's sister said they are still seeking justice.

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