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Mount Dora father accused of child neglect after 2-year-old boy found alone, police say

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Published  October 23, 2025 3:54pm EDT
Lake County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • The father of a 2-year-old boy – who was found wandering a Mount Dora apartment complex alone – is accused of child neglect, Mount Dora police say.
    • The child was found Wednesday near the Bristol Park Apartments.
    • The boy was returned to his family shortly after Mount Dora police sought public assistance to identify him.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A Mount Dora father is accused of child neglect after a 2-year-old boy was found wandering around an apartment complex Wednesday, authorities said. 

Father accused of child neglect

What we know:

Duwane Gilmore – the father of a 2-year-old boy who was found wandering a Mount Dora apartment complex Oct. 22 – was arrested and charged in connection to the incident, Mount Dora Police reported Oct. 23. 

Duwane GIlmore – the father of a 2-year-old boy who was found wandering a Mount Dora apartment complex Oct. 22 – was arrested and charged in connection to the incident, Mount Dora Police reported Oct. 23. 

The backstory:

Authorities said the boy was found earlier Wednesday near the Bristol Park Apartments. Police were looking for help identifying the boy and his parents to reunite them. 

Within an hour of posting on social media, the boy was identified and was safely reunited with his family. 

What we don't know:

It's not known if the boy's mom will face charges at this time. 

The Source: Information in this article was gathered from a Mount Dora Police Department press release. 

Lake CountyCrime and Public Safety