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Florida woman accused of murdering 9-year-old girl ordered Rottweiler to attack her: ‘I’m going to kill her’


Florida woman accused of murdering 9-year-old girl ordered Rottweiler to attack her: ‘I’m going to kill her’

Article Tyshael Martin (Source: Lake County Jail) The order Tyshael Martin of Monvtverde was arrested Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. Martin was seen on the family’s security system ordering a 100-pound Rottweiler to attack the child and repeatedly hitting the child, officials said. […]

Lake County welcomes Illinois’ first court dog


Lake County welcomes Illinois’ first court dog

The order Desi, a new courtroom comfort dog, helps visitors to Lake County’s 19th District Court relieve their stress. Desi, a one-year-old standard poodle, is the only court dog in Illinois, providing assistance to victims, defendants and jurors. The dog is available Monday through Friday through a partnership with Canines for Comfort. Illinois’ first court […]

Lake County Law Enforcement Promotes Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign


Lake County Law Enforcement Promotes Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

Officers from regional police departments are united in supporting the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to not only help prevent or deter drunk drivers, but hopefully also to save the lives of people who are on the road at the wrong time. The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers of […]

Former Florida teacher sentenced to life in prison for drugging and sexually abusing student


Former Florida teacher sentenced to life in prison for drugging and sexually abusing student

MOUNT DORA, Florida. – A former Apopka High School teacher who sexually abused an exchange student at his Mount Dora home was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday, police said. Dmitri V. Kostyunin, 51, was sentenced in Lake County District Court to life imprisonment for sexual abuse of a child between the ages of 12 […]

“Once a Falcon, always a Falcon”: Fallen Lake County deputy honored at football game


“Once a Falcon, always a Falcon”: Fallen Lake County deputy honored at football game

LAKE COUNTY, Florida. — Fallen Lake County Deputy Master Bradley Link was honored Friday at Lake Minneola High School, the school where he received his diploma years ago. William Roberts is the school principal. “You have to pay tribute to them and make sure their memory lives on forever,” Roberts said. “Many teachers who work […]

A celebration of life and service was held for the fallen LCSO deputy on Saturday


A celebration of life and service was held for the fallen LCSO deputy on Saturday

CLERMONT, Florida – “We will remember Bradley as a true hero for his brave actions.” Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Stephanie Earley spoke about her dear friend and assistant field coach Bradley Link at his Celebration of Life and Service on Saturday. Hundreds of people were in attendance. Earley talked about the relationship she and […]

According to the Lake County Sheriff, the suspect spoke to Deputy Link’s wife during the fatal ambush


According to the Lake County Sheriff, the suspect spoke to Deputy Link’s wife during the fatal ambush

Sheriff: Suspect spoke to Deputy Link’s wife Sheriff Peyton Grinnell spoke at Deputy Bradley Link’s funeral and revealed new details about the deadly ambush in Lake County. According to Sheriff Grinnell, one of the suspects answered Deputy Link’s ringing phone and spoke to his wife, Brittany. CLERMONT, Fla. – A memorial service was held in […]

Lake County Deputy Bradley Link’s funeral live: How to watch


Lake County Deputy Bradley Link’s funeral live: How to watch

Lake County Master Deputy Bradley Michael Link will be remembered, honored and laid to rest during a ceremony and memorial service Saturday morning. FOX 35’s coverage began at 10:30 a.m. The funeral service is expected to begin at 11 a.m. You can watch the service live on FOX 35, FOX35Orlando.com/live, the FOX 35 News app, […]

Woman accused of fatally ambushing Lake County officials pleads not guilty


Woman accused of fatally ambushing Lake County officials pleads not guilty

LAKE COUNTY, Florida. – The woman accused of orchestrating an ambush attack that killed a Lake County officer and injured two others pleaded not guilty to a number of charges, including murder, according to court records. Julie Jefferson Sulpizio, 48, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the fatal ambush of Lake County officers in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of Lake County Deputy Bradley Link


Lake County Deputy Bradley Link’s funeral live: How to watch

Chronology of the fatal ambush on the Lake County deputy sheriff On Friday, August 2, officers in Lake County, Florida were ambushed by a family after responding to reports that a woman was attacking her neighbors in their yard. The woman, Julie Ann Sulpizio, now faces multiple counts of murder after the incident left one […]