A newly released report from the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills sheds light on why the town’s police chief resigned last month. According to an investigation conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, former police chief Michael Giddens was being investigated for having sex while on duty with a woman who was the estranged wife of the suspect in a criminal investigation.

Howey-in-the-Hills is searching for a new police chief after Mike Giddens resigned June 3, weeks after being placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

A group of neighbors in Lake County is raising concerns about safety, growth, and historic preservation along Number Two Road between Howey-in-the-Hills and Leesburg.

On May 18, surveillance cameras caught this vehicle speeding down South Palm Avenue and crashing right into a dance studio.

A 73-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to Florida troopers.

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The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking municipalities to pay for dispatch services based on population.

A crash prompts the closure of the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

A crash involving a big rig Thursday morning prompted the closure of the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

Troopers investigate a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

A Howey-in-the-Hills officer is back home after spending nearly two months in the hospital battling COVID-19.

Central Florida first responders are taking a major blow this month after multiple deaths related to COVID-19 were reported.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – State Road 19 is closed at County Road 455 was closed Friday evening due to a serious crash, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported before 6 p.m. in an area south of Howey-in-the-Hills and north of Groveland. At least two vehicles were involved. Drivers were asked to find an alternative route. Check back for updates.