Falling in love with Central Florida: Spotlighting Mount Dora
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
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.
Florida husband of missing woman sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse material: Records
The husband of a missing Mount Dora woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being arrested for possession of obscene child material, court documents show.
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.
Unveiling of the repainted Van Gough House in Mount Dora
The unveiling of the repainted Van Gough House in Mount Dora is taking place today. The landmark was painted with a mural inspired by the homeowner’s autistic son’s favorite painting, Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” The art piece serves as a beautiful way to guide the boy home in case he wanders off.
Monkey spotted in Mount Dora neighborhood; HOA issues warning to residents
A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.
Search for missing monkey on in Mount Dora
A neighborhood in Mount Dora put out an alert on Monday, warning its community members of a reported monkey seen running through backyards. The Sullivan Ranch HOA cautioned its residents to not attempt to approach, catch or feed the monkey. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns brings us the latest details.
Memorial benches removed in Mount Dora
The battle over memorial benches in Mount Dora is continuing. Some people are upset after they paid to honor a loved one with a memorial bench, only to find that the city had removed it. According to the city, after 10 years a bench sponsor has to renew their contract. Mount Dora Mayor James Homich joins FOX 35 to talk about the issue.
Workout Wednesday: Trimethod Wellness in Mount Dora
This week, FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to Trimethod Wellness in Mount Dora for Workout Wednesday. Trimethod Wellness is a fitness center with a variety of classes, including barre, pilates, yoga, circuit training and personal training.
Long & Scott Farms sale could bring new homes to site of popular family attraction
A popular family attraction, and hundreds of acres of farmland are up for sale Lake County.
Video shows vicious dog attack in Mount Dora as owners fear for safety
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
50th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival kicks off
Happening today, Mount Dora is hosting its annual arts festival in downtown, but it comes as the city continues to deal with serious parking problems.
New report lays out timeline for odor control measures in Mount Dora
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
Lake County man hospitalized after reported explosion rocks Mount Dora home
A Lake County man was hospitalized Tuesday night following an explosion that severely damaged his Mount Dora home.
Man points gun at doorbell camera in Mount Dora neighborhood
Lake County deputies are working to track down the unidentified man that pointed a gun at a doorbell camera in a Mount Dora neighborhood.
Man in Florida arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill 4,000 people, police say
A man was recently arrested during a traffic stop after police found enough fentanyl in his possession to potentially kill thousands of people.
Mount Dora couple's murderer still on the run, 4 years after deadly convenience store robbery
Four years after a deadly double-shooting claimed the lives of a Mount Dora couple inside the convenience store that they owned together, police continue to search for their killer and are offering a reward for any tip that leads to an arrest.
Mount Dora's ‘Starry Night’ house to be featured in documentary
The "Starry Night" house in Mount Dora, inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, is again capturing attention as the subject of a new documentary.
Nicole Baldwin Case: Now being considered homicide case according to Sheriff
Mount Dora Police held a press conference after another extensive search earlier today for Nicole Baldwin who has been missing since November. They are now investigating as an homicide case.