After a deadly deputy-involved shooting earlier this year sparked controversy in Leesburg, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has provided more information to justify the incident.

After a homeowner fatally shot an intruder during a potential home invasion early Tuesday morning, Leesburg police have now identified the woman who was killed.

A homeowner fatally shot a woman trying to get inside his house early Tuesday morning, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

A homeowner fatally shot a woman trying to get inside his house early Tuesday morning, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera video that shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting involving deputies. On Aug. 20, a 911 call came in for an armed domestic battery at a home on Morningside Drive in Leesburg. As deputies responded, investigators say they were met by Eric Sharp, 32.

A deputy-involved shooting broke out in Leesburg on Thursday afternoon after a 911 call came in for an armed domestic battery, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

A Leesburg woman was convicted after she exploited an elderly widow and stole around $350,000 from her, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Lake County Deputies say they are investigating after shots were fired at a Leesburg home early Saturday morning. Deputies say they showed up around 2 a.m. to the area of Indian Trails in reference to a verbal dispute when they heard someone had fired a gun in the area

A Groveland police officer was arrested on Friday after an alleged “road rage incident” with her ex-boyfriend, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A Lake County man is accused of getting into a fight with a neighbor over dog feces. Trey Decloedt was arrested over the weekend in Leesburg by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies.

Residents in the Leesburg area plan to confront a developer over concerns that new construction will increase flooding, traffic congestion, and stormwater runoff in an already impacted area.

A Lake County man faces even more charges now after “inappropriate photographs” were found on his computer’s hard drive earlier this year, according to the sheriff’s office.

Central Florida is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record, with several cities ranking among their warmest ever. And with weeks of summer still ahead, the heat isn't letting up anytime soon.

Authorities say a Leesburg man was arrested after cellphone and body camera video captured an incident in which he allegedly threatened roadside workers and drove a tractor toward them during a dispute over flashing safety lights.

Neighbors in Leesburg's Silver Lake area are urging city leaders to reject a proposed 23-home development, citing concerns over traffic, flooding, and the impact of continued growth.

New video footage from Lake County Sheriff’s Office shows a dangerous situation involving the vice president of an HOA in Lake County last month.

The vice president of an HOA in Leesburg was taken into custody last week after he was accused of ramming into a van with his F-150 truck, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Body-camera and surveillance video show the arrest of 17-year-old Richard Ammons after police say he shot at a customer during a confrontation at a Leesburg McDonald’s.

Deputies said they received a tip last week about the video, which was reportedly posted to Snapchat.

A Lake County man was arrested on video voyeurism charges after investigators say hidden-camera videos and images were found on a work computer and a cloud drive.

Lake County deputies arrested two men last week, accused of going more than 100 mph as they raced each other along U.S. 27 in the Leesburg area. Deputies arrested William Bosworth, 85, who was driving a gray Nissan sports car, and Philip Signorino, 57, who was driving a red Corvette, on Friday night.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a Lake County man facing 47 charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child for years.

Summer like heat is taking over Central Florida, with widespread record-breaking temperatures by Thursday.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Leesburg, according to police.

The city of Leesburg’s largest annual event, Bikefest, is underway, drawing thousands of visitors and motorcycles from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food and festivities.

The 29th Leesburg Bikefest gets underway after the city raised questions about the event's sustainability.

Only about five minutes lasted between a 911 call and a Lake County deputy fatally shooting 38-year-old Timotheus Reed on Sunday in Leesburg.

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the incident began when a female victim was attacked by a dog near a homeless camp. Pasco allegedly attempted to shoot the dog, but instead struck the dog’s owner.

The Lake County sheriff’s deputy who shot a stabbing suspect on Sunday did not have a body-worn camera activated when the incident happened. Timotheus Reed was killed by a deputy after investigators say they responded to a stabbing along with Leesburg Police in the 2400 block on Montclair Road around 6 a.m.

According to Leesburg police, the woman was crossing U.S. 27 when she was hit by a gray Hyundai sedan that was traveling northbound on the highway.

After a suspect was shot and killed by a Lake County deputy over the weekend, newly released body-camera footage shows more of what happened.

Lake County deputies responding to a reported stabbing said a deputy later located the alleged suspect on foot and fatally shot him during an encounter.

Storms and rain didn’t stop some cities from tying heat records

A man died after being found riddled with gunshot wounds at a Leesburg apartment complex early Wednesday morning, according to the police department.

Two people have been formally charged with murder months after an 18-year-old was found shot to death inside a car at Berry Park in Leesburg, according to the state attorney’s office.

Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection March 31.

Central Florida is in the middle of a big time warm up, and it is only getting hotter.

U.S. Marshals have taken into custody a second person of interest in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park, according to police.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a van in Leesburg, according to police.

James Fenderson IV is currently being interviewed by investigators regarding the killing of Juan Gomez Jr. at Berry Park, police said.

A group of Leesburg High School students could face suspension for engaging in a protest against federal immigration practices.

A Silver Alert was issued Monday for Ann Vaida, who was last seen in the Lake County area of The Villages.

Below-freezing temperatures return Sunday night.

A bitter start this morning, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s across the area

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

After a Leesburg man was arrested in 2021 for fatally attacking his coworker with a metal bat, he now faces life behind bars for his crimes, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Afternoon highs remain above average, but colder air moves in next week.

A jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a Leesburg store clerk during a robbery last year.

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.

Officers responded over the weekend to Berry Park, where they found Juan Gomez Jr. shot inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Leesburg store clerk during a robbery last year. Alex Lopez was arrested in the shooting death of Raied Shihadeh, 51, who was killed May 29, 2024.

Schemers are using deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk to steal thousands from people online. For one Leesburg man we talked to, it all started in a Facebook group.

Leesburg police are investigating after an 18-year-old man died after being found shot inside a vehicle at Berry Park on Sunday afternoon.

A boil water advisory was issued on Thursday after a water main break in Leesburg, according to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority.

U.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg may look calm on Saturday morning, but Matthew Capistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story. pistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story.

Leesburg police have located a missing man last seen on Sunday, according to a news release.

From glowing balloons to twinkling trees, here’s what’s lighting up Central Florida this November.

A fire broke out at a home in Leesburg, according to a news release.

A man was found guilty of murdering a 38-year-old who was found set on fire in Lake County in 2021.

Lake County deputies announced that they are searching for the culprit behind a break-in at a Leesburg apartment complex on Monday.

A couple says movers threatened to hold their belongings if they did not pay $3,600 more than they were quoted.

Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.

Two children were reported missing on Monday evening after reportedly running away, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The Leesburg Shuffleboard Club has filed a lawsuit against the City of Leesburg following the city commission's decision to donate the club's property to a local nonprofit organization.

Several expectant mothers and families are in shock after learning UF Health Leesburg Hospital is closing its labor and delivery unit in just 45 days. The hospital says fewer deliveries and more older adults mean keeping the unit is no longer sustainable.

The city of Leesburg shuffleboard courts on South Palmetto Street will formally close in November.

Nineteen years after the disappearance of 2-year-old Trenton Duckett, his family and friends gathers once again to call for answers.

Members of the Leesburg Shuffleboard Club are worried about the future of their courts ahead of Monday night’s Leesburg City Commission meeting.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest batch of data examining population growth in cities and towns across the U.S.

Officials say lightning strike likely sparked a house fire in Leesburg.

Police say a 57-year-old Mount Dora woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Leesburg.

Here’s the good news: the city of Leesburg did not set a record by reaching 100 degrees for a third straight day. Here’s the bad news: the city still broke a daily record. So did Sanford. And Daytona Beach.

Central Florida sizzled under dangerously high temperatures Monday, with record-breaking heat reported in several areas,

A Leesburg man was arrested last week after a mutilated alligator carcass was discovered in Montverde, according to the FWC.

Schools in four Central Florida districts are receiving resource room makeovers as part of a program designed to create an enriching environment for students.

A crash closes Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County.

Leesburg Police Department officers will receive a 6% pay increase starting Oct. 1, as the Central Florida city works to attract and retain law enforcement personnel.

A News 6 investigation revealed more than three dozen speeding tickets issued in a Leesburg school zone were to motorists who did not deserve them.

The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 473 customers in the Western Shores system in Leesburg.

A Mount Dora man turned himself in when his father brought him to the Leesburg Police Department after a fatal shooting.

Leesburg police have announced a third arrest in the fatal shooting of an 87-year-old man in 2024.

As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.

A waterspout formed near Silver Lake in Leesburg on Monday night.

Thousands of motorcycles have descended on Leesburg, Florida, for this weekend’s 28th annual Leesburg Bikefest.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Lake County, Florida troopers reported.

Businesses in downtown Leesburg are preparing for a big weekend ahead of Bikefest 2025. The three-day festival kicks off on April 25 and runs through April 27.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

This time of year, fireworks retailers are preparing for Fourth of July. But with the tariffs on China, fireworks now cost too much to import.

Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

One person was critically injured after being found shot inside of a vehicle in Leesburg on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.

With spring break ending, many high schoolers across Central Florida are now turning their focus to prom.

A Leesburg man was found guilty in a 2024 shooting at a gas station that left an 87-year-old man dead, according to a news release from the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Police in Leesburg are looking for the man they said is responsible for the robbery and shooting of a person on Sunday evening.

In 1915, the first “modern” educational facility was built in Leesburg — now over a century later the site is set to be transformed into apartments.

With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record

Leesburg’s Lone Oak Cemetery is back with its 11th Annual Moonlight Tour where visitors can explore Lake County’s oldest cemetery, according to their website.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

Samba, a K9 trained to sniff out vapes in Lake County’s school district, led law enforcement to a stolen gun at Leesburg High School, according to police.

The Leesburg Police Department is one-upping crooks who try to wipe the contents of a cell phone remotely after a crime.