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.

Police in Mount Dora are looking for a person who stole a victim’s purse at a liquor store, according to a news release.

Mount Dora police are asking for the public’s help in finding Nicole H. Baldwin, a mother of three.

A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information on her whereabouts, according to police.

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.

Hurricane Milton wrecked parts of Central Florida.

As a way to ease its long-standing parking problems, the city is set to launch a free, on-demand electric shuttle service.

Water outages in Mount Dora prompt an alert from the city.

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.

The Mount Dora Fire Department is now home to a new water rescue unit.

It all starts with voters. But sometimes, it ends up coming down to luck of the draw.

A former Apopka High School science teacher has been sentenced to life in prison.

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.

Looking for interesting sights? Here are some art projects you can check out around Central Florida.

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.

The Mount Dora Police Department said $27,000 worth of rings was stolen from a jewelry store.

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.

Where in the world (or Central Florida) can this be found? Become an Insider to find out if you're right.

Where in the world (or Central Florida) can this be found? Become an Insider to find out if you're right.

The Mount Dora City Council recently approved what it hopes will be a solution to downtown Mount Dora's parking woes.

It’s happening all over Central Florida: Farmland being scooped up and developed to meet the growth of our region.

The famous "Starry Night" house in Mount Dora often catches people's eye, but now will be capturing the lenses of film crews.

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.

Cadet Peyton Scott, Mount Dora Air Force JROTC, named Cadet of the Year

Mount Dora has added yet another festival to its already impressive lineup of festivals.

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.

Florida Foodie newsletter.

Corn, corn and more corn will be the center of the first-ever Mount Dora Corn Festival this weekend.

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.

Dive teams are searching lakes and ponds in a subdivision as efforts continue in locating a missing Mount Dora woman.

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.”

Police in Mount Dora will soon receive higher base pay across the board.

The crash happened near 9th Avenue and Grandview Street, the release shows.

You wanted to know.

Mount Dora police are asking the public to help identify a person suspected of burglary and prowling, according to a bulletin.

On Saturday, Lauren Colas was admitted to the hospital after having some serious medical complications.

The city manager in Mount Dora resigned Tuesday ahead of a special meeting to discuss his fate.

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.

The City of Mount Dora is operating with a interim city manager after city leaders voted to suspend the current person in the role.

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.

New year, new memories to make! Here are some of the biggest events and festivals coming to Central Florida this year.

A Lake County family continues their search for Nicole Baldwin who was last seen exactly two months ago on Nov. 2.

Nowadays, people use smartphones and computers for entertainment. But that wasn't always the case.

Drivers are being asked to keep away from portions of US 441 and a nearby roadway following two crashes on Thursday evening.

Residents are organizing another search for a missing Mount Dora mother who was last seen last month.

A criminal complaint shows that Brett Baldwin was planning to move out of the state soon.

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case of a missing Mount Dora woman who was last seen in early November.

The search is still going for missing Lake County mother, Nicole Baldwin, who was last seen at her Mount Dora home Nov. 2.

Mount Dora Electric Utility customers can now apply to have some or all of their power be solar-generated.

Khiem Ba Trinh and Minh Nguyen, owners of T&N Market, were closing up shop when they were fatally shot in 2020.

On Wednesday, detectives were seen back in the neighborhood where a missing mother of three hasn't been seen since Nov. 2.

The holiday season is upon us once again and this year, News 6 is bringing the orchestra right to your home with the magic of News 6+.

Law enforcement activity at a Lake County home was connected to an investigation into a missing woman, Mount Dora police said.

Mount Dora police continue to search for a missing woman.

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.

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings!

Live music, competitions and art will take over downtown Mount Dora.

Austin Blake started his business, Stackd Brownies, while playing around in the kitchen with his family.

A Mount Dora man was sentenced to five years probation on Wednesday for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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.

Check out this view of Mount Dora!

Our Mount Dora web cam gives you quite the view.

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.

A 62-year-old Mount Dora woman reportedly lost a part of her finger to a drop box at a local public library.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a motorcycle on Tuesday, according to Mount Dora police.

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 Groveland police officer was arrested after an attack at Froggers Bar and Grill in Mount Dora earlier this month.

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.

A Mount Dora man has pleaded guilty for his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Lake County Commissioner Leslie Campione called for a face-to-face meeting with Mount Dora city officials to "clear the air" over the future of the Wolf Branch Innovation District.

Festivals and other events throughout Central Florida are celebrating Juneteenth, the official end of slavery in the U.S.

City officials will discuss concerns surrounding the city manager brought at last week's city council meeting at a special meeting on Monday.

A substitute teacher at Eustis Middle School was arrested after reportedly letting a student take a hit from her vape pen, according to the Eustis Police Department.

Zachery Waldo, the man who left his DUI manslaughter trial for lunch and didn’t return, was captured on Wednesday by a U.S. Marshal’s task force, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

A man was taken to the hospital after a fight inside a home near Mount Dora ended in gunfire, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

A 41-year-old Mount Dora man was killed in a crash in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jane Hepting has dedicated much of her time to preserving Lake County’s natural resources and those close to her thought she deserved to be recognized.

Central Florida has recently seen a troubling trend of teenagers involved in criminal activity.

The Mount Dora Blueberry Festival returns for its ninth year, bringing you everything you need for a sweet, spring day.

Mount Dora leaders are set to take a final vote on the development of a new district off State Road 46 that has received pushback from residents.

A new elementary school in Lake County is sitting on the grounds of a former mini golf course in Mount Dora.

A Mount Dora landfill is facing a $1,000 fine after state officials said the plant emitted "objectionable odors" outside of the facility.

Mount Dora residents are concerned a proposed development inside the Wolf Branch Innovation District doesn’t match what was originally planned.

Over 300 artists from many corners of the world are showcasing and selling pieces at an annual festival this weekend.

Authors, aspiring and otherwise, better get ready to book it to the 39th annual Florida Storytelling Festival, which will be held virtually and in-person at the Lakeside Inn from Jan. 26-29.

The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge.

Resident voiced their concerns at the Mount Dora City Hall Tuesday night regarding what they called a foul odor.

Detectives pinged cell phones, engaged license plate readers in three counties and even visited the mother of the woman they say killed a Mount Dora couple in their apartment on New Year’s Eve.

Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges