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Published October 02Lake County To Host The 20th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive (Oct 24)
The Lake County Office of Transit Services invites residents to the 20th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Loch Leven Publix, located at 18955 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora. During the food drive, residents can bring nonperishable…
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Published September 30Showcase Furniture Marks 34 Years of Style in Mount Dora
In a world where change is constant, it’s reassuring to know that some things stand the test of time. Showcase Furniture in Mount Dora has been a trusted resource for Central Florida homeowners for 34 years. The family-owned and operated business was launched by John and Cindy…
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Published September 30Mount Dora Road Construction Takes Toll on Local Businesses
A major road improvement project designed to address safety and drainage concerns near one of Mount Dora’s busiest intersections is taking a toll on businesses caught behind the construction. Lake County is building a roundabout at Old U.S. Highway 441 and Eudora Road as part of…
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Published September 30Cancer Survivor Chase Bryant Leads Mount Dora Defense in Breakout Year
Mount Dora High School sophomore Chase Bryant is in the middle of a breakout defensive season for the Hurricanes. Chase is posting numbers that have made him one of Mount Dora's and Lake County's most disruptive forces while carrying a personal story that began with a…
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Published September 29Issac Farling Powers MDCA Football to Strong Start
For those who might not know Issac Farling, you're about to find out why he's one of the most exciting football prospects Lake County has to offer. Issac has emerged as a powerful and consistent force for Mount Dora Christian Academy football. Through just four games, he has…
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Published September 25Vickie Williams Sentenced to Life in Mount Dora Couple’s Murders
Jurors on Friday cast their votes for life instead of the death penalty for Vickie Williams in the vicious stabbing murders of Darryl and Sharon Getman in their Mount Dora home at Waterman Village. It took less than an hour Tuesday to find her guilty of two counts of first-degree…
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Published September 22Jury Finds Vickie Williams Guilty in Brutal Murders of Mount Dora Couple
Jurors will return Thursday for the penalty phase after rejecting an insanity defense in the killings of Darryl and Sharon Getman. Vickie Williams' mind was twisted with mental illness, but did she know it was wrong to stab a retired Mount Dora couple in their home in a frenzied…
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Published September 19Museum Sharing Symposium Connects Central Florida History Keepers
More than 75 people representing history-based organizations spanning 11 counties gathered at Sydonie Mansion in Mount Dora this week for the final 2026 meeting of the Central Florida Museum Sharing Symposium. Hosted by the Zellwood Historical Society, Museum and Library on this…
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Published September 14Senior Kate Guthrie Leading Mount Dora In The Classroom And On The Court
Kate Guthrie has spent four years making herself indispensable to the Mount Dora High School volleyball program. The senior leads the Hurricanes this season with 64 kills and has added six aces. Over her career she has appeared in more than 200 matches, recently surpassing 322…
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Published August 31Kate Guthrie Vaults Toward One Final State Appearance
Kate Guthrie School: Mount Dora High Grade: Senior Age: 17 Sports: Track, Long Jump, High Jump, 100 Meter Hurdles, Pole Vault Long Jump: 5.35 meters Pole Vault: 3.20 meters High Jump: 1.52 meters 100 meter hurdles: 15.99 seconds 2024 State Championship Medalist pole vault 2025…