Lake County files petition accusing landfill of contaminating water

Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.

Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation

More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.

Mount Dora homeowners see new sinkholes weeks after historic flooding

Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.

Lake County flash flooding update: Full news conference
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Lake County Emergency Management and Mount Dora officials held a press conference to provide an update on the flooding impacts and aftermath after Sunday's torrential rain.

Lake County flash flooding: Road closures, rainfall totals, schools updates

Update: We've ended Sunday's live blog. Click here for the latest updates on flooding, rainfall totals, and resources for Brevard County and Lake County.

Lake County officials raise concerns over landfill expansion near sensitive water feature

The City of Mount Dora is home to an extremely unique water feature called the Wolf Branch Sink, which has a direct path to the aquifer. Right next to it is a landfill that officials in Lake County fear could pollute the water.

Falling in love with Central Florida: Mount Dora
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It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.

Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora
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Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora is back with its annual Fall Festival, which will run Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 16. The event includes a pumpkin patch, corn maze, photo opportunities, food and drink, food and craft vendors, and a local farmers market. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to meet the friendly faces behind the event.

Lake County deputies obtain arrest warrant in Eustis woman’s homicide

Detectives in Lake County have secured an arrest warrant in the killing of a woman found dead along a roadside in Mount Dora earlier this year.

Mount Dora residents concerned about trash and debris flowing into Lake Dora

A Mount Dora neighborhood is battling a growing sand and debris problem in its canal, raising concerns about navigation, storm-water runoff and the health of nearby Lake Dora.

Small plane crashes into Mount Dora lake after takeoff from Eustis airport

A small twin-engine plane crashed into a lake Sunday morning shortly after taking off from the Mid Florida Airport in Eustis, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.