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A World War II and Korean War veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and avid tennis player still hits the courts three times a week—and he’s not just playing, he’s winning.
Georgefest is the longest-running celebration of George Washington's birthday in the state, and it's also the longest-running celebration of its kind in the United States.
A man in Mount Dora has to receive two more shots as part of a rabies vaccination series following an attack by two dogs that he suspected were stray.
Days after a home exploded in Lake County, fire officials have confirmed that a build up of gas in the kitchen caused it.
Nearly three months after Hurricane Milton flooding left a massive hole in a section of road in Mount Dora, Lake County officials have given an update on the repair process.
One person was airlifted after a possible home explosion in Mount Dora, according to Lake County fire officials.
City leaders are holding a meeting to address the final update on an odor study after years of complaints about a stinky smell in and near parts of Mount Dora.
Police said they are searching for a “male suspect with a thin build,” and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
The facility off of Highway 441 has been at the center of an ongoing mystery in Mount Dora. Some believe it's causing a stinky smell in certain areas, and people who live nearby want to get to the bottom of it.
As slightly cooler weather starts to creep into Central Florida, residents will be looking to experience all of the great activities on offer, including the Fall Fest at Great Scott Farms in Lake County.
Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Mount Dora by agents with the U.S. Marshals Service on a warrant for charges including attempted manslaughter with a firearm.
A now-former Orange County deputy arrested earlier this year, accused of possessing child pornography, was re-arrested in Lake County, now accused of stalking the detective who obtained his original arrest warrant.
Between the famous attractions and the beautiful beaches, the Sunshine State sees a record number of visitors each year. However, there are some lesser-known aspects of Florida that draw tourists and are cherished by locals.
Nicole Baldwin reportedly left all of her belongings behind, including her phone, purse and shoes. Months later, police now assume she's dead.
The Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.
After hearing complaints from people about speeding and drivers running stop signs, the Mount Dora Police Department launched its new traffic unit back in June.
Mount Dora leaders have voted to move forward with a plan to place a controversial “employment center district” along State Road 46 with hundreds of apartments and acres of office, commercial and warehouse space.
The Mount Dora City Council postponed a vote over whether to move forward with a controversial development in the Wolf Branch Innovation District.
Williams was arrested early last year after a retired Mount Dora couple was found stabbed to death inside their home at the Waterman Village senior living complex on New Year’s Eve in 2022.
The city of Mount Dora has made its acting city manager permanent, months after the previous city manager resigned amid allegations of workplace favoritism and retaliation.
In an arrest affidavit, police said that Kostyunin had drugged the boy with marijuana-laced chocolates and gave him wine while watching a movie about Elton John and “how he became gay.”
The Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival is back once again, bringing Scotland right here to Central Florida.
According to Visit Mount Dora, at least 100,000 people are expected to visit during the 49th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival this weekend.
The 49th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival will transform the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora into an open-air gallery.
It’s been nearly three months since Nicole Baldwin was last seen. The Mount Dora mom walked out of her Strathmore Circle home in November with no belongings and never returned.
As Mount Dora continues to grow and welcome more visitors, city leaders are looking into a shuttle service to help alleviate parking headaches in the historic downtown area.
A Lake County family continues their search for Nicole Baldwin who was last seen exactly two months ago on Nov. 2.
Khiem Ba Trinh and Minh Nguyen, owners of T&N Market, were closing up shop when they were fatally shot in 2020.
Law enforcement activity at a Lake County home was connected to an investigation into a missing woman, Mount Dora police said.
The Professional Firefighters of Lake County Local 3990 are sounding the alarm. Ben Britton, secretary for the firefighters union, said they are understaffed across the board.
Police said that FBI investigators contacted them about a “sexual incident” at the home of the teacher, who was identified as 50-year-old Dmitri Kostyunina.
Federal prosecutors are seeking an eight-month prison sentence for a Mount Dora man who accepted a plea deal for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Some central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows.
Law enforcement and city officials are making it clear hate crimes will not be tolerated in Mount Dora through a new Safe Place initiative.
The average honeymoon in the U.S. costs around $4,500, so it makes sense that many couples are looking for a getaway that won’t break the bank.
A 41-year-old Mount Dora man died Saturday after attempting to flee a traffic stop in Citrus County and later driving over deputies’ stop sticks, his vehicle crashing into a concrete wall and catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Residents of an Orange County neighborhood jumped in Tuesday to catch the suspects of a burglary at a home where Mount Dora’s interim police chief happened to be staying.
