Tropical Update: Hurricane Melissa
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FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner provides an update on the latest conditions in the tropics as Hurricane Melissa heads towards Jamaica.

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.

Merritt Island roads underwater after flash flooding
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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
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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.

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: October 27, 2025
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FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking tremendous rain, storms, and the tropics tonight.

Eustis farm recovers after "unexpected" overnight storm
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Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is hoping repair damages after an Oct. 26 storm, including replanting sunflowers and fields for their u-pick activities.

Orlando Weather Afternoon Forecast: Oct. 27, 2025
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FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren provides an update on the latest Central Florida forecast, which includes more rain for the area.

Florida flash flooding updates: State of emergencies, sandbags, rainfall totals

Live updates: Officials are evaluating damage and impacts after several inches of rain fell on portions of Brevard County and Lake County Sunday night, flooding streets, yards, and some homes.

Dangerous flooding across Lake County
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FOX 35's TJ Springer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest developments on dangerous flooding across Lake County, with Mount Dora being a specific spot where the flooding is worse for some families than when Hurricane Milton tore through Florida.

Tropical update: October 27, 205
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FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer is joined by FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner to discuss the latest conditions in the tropics as Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa now a category 5 storm
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FOX Meteorologist Brooks Garner tells us that Jamaica is bracing for impact as Melissa bears down as a cat 5 storm.

Tropical update: October 26, 2025
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FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs thru November 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: October 26, 2025
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Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard is back with our latest forecast and breaking down the rain on the way. We're tracking Melissa and multiple cold fronts. Tune in for the details.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: October 26, 2025
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Meteorologist T.J. Springer is back with our latest forecast. We're tracking Melissa and multiple cold fronts. Tune in for the details.

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: October 25, 2025
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Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the breakdown on Melissa as well as multiple cold fronts that'll impact Central Florida. Tune in to see when the rain chances return with those fronts and how cool we'll get.

Tropical update: October 25, 2025
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FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs thru November 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: October 25, 2025
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Meteorologist T.J. Springer has the breakdown on Melissa as well as multiple cold fronts that'll impact Central Florida. Tune in to see when the rain chances return with those fronts and how cool we'll get.