Mount Dora Police Chief Robert Bell to retire after 27 years of service, city says
In his 27-year-long career, Police Chief Robert Bell has served Mount Dora and its residents as a police officer, sergeant, lieutenant, deputy chief, and Chief of Police.
Flea market graduation set for Mount Dora High School
With classrooms closed and graduations on hold, some are getting creative to celebrate the milestone. Renninger's Flea Market in Mount Dora is holding a drive-in ceremony for graduating seniors in its massive parking lot.
Police investigate fatal shooting outside Mount Dora Lowe's
Mount Dora Police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a Lowe’s home improvement store.
Mount Dora blueberry farm among other produce growers impacted by pandemic
A locally owned and operated blueberry farm in Mount Dora is offering fresh berries for purchase to the public.
Florida city reminds residents to only flush toilet paper, human waste to avoid damaging sewer systems
The city asks that if you are using items other than toilet paper in the restroom, please do not flush them.
What to flush and not flush
Toilets are clogging across Central Florida because people are flushing items other than toilet paper. Officials in Mount Dora say rubber gloves and baby wipes have caused problems.
Mount Dora Spring Festival canceled over coronavirus concerns
The City of Mount Dora has announced that it is canceling the Mount Dora Spring Festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, through Sunday, March 22.
Wedding venues sanitizing to prevent spread of coronavirus
Couples spend months planning a wedding day. Now, some venues in Central Florida are taking extra measures to keep the attendees as safe as possible.
Gun found on campus, 2 students arrested
Two high school students have been arrested, accused of having a handgun on the campus of Mount Dora High School.
Deputies: Florida man held at gunpoint after breaking into home, starts undressing
Deputies said that the man was held at gunpoint after breaking into a Florida home. He reportedly began to undress and stood nude until law enforcement arrived.