Mount Dora aims to restore infrastructure damaged in flash flood

The city had 14 to 19 inches of rain within a short period of time, Megan Milanese, Director of Lake County’s Emergency Management, said. This “significant" flash flooding – particularly in Mount Dora and Eustis – contributed to vehicle damage, road closure and infrastructure impact.

Teen student, Shannon Rushing, killed by car by school

18-year-old high school senior, Shannon Rushing, was killed by a car as she was walking to the bus stop on Oct. 27. "Heartbroken" with the news, the Ocala Police Department are investigating what happened. Parents, teachers and students are in mourning and discuss their shock and concern.

Merritt Island roads underwater after flash flooding

Pastures, roads and homes are under water after an Oct. 26 flash flooding. Residents told FOX 35's Esther Bower they're shocked to see this much rain, though there hasn't been a hurricane. Now, residents are struggling to keep water from inside their homes.

Mount Dora flash flood displaces residents

Mount Dora residents react to an Oct. 26 flash flood that destroyed Donnelly Street, Wolf Branch and a created a "Grand Canyon-like" ravine behind Waterman Village – a lake-side retirement community – that had a storm water breach.

Robin Severance-Lopez denied bond

Robin Lopez – the estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez – was denied bond after she made her first appearance Saturday morning in Lake County.