Mount Dora

Exhibit of artist Logan Marconi's works go on display at Mount Dora Center for the Arts

2013-06-14 00:00:00

MOUNT DORA — "Pilgrimage," the new exhibit at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts, is really about two journeys — painter Logan Marconi's trip to Prague in the Czech Republic, and his journey toward knowledge and self-knowledge. Marconi,...

6/14: Deaths in Central Florida

2013-06-13 15:27:00

Lake TIFFANY RAEL ABBOTT, 38, Mount Dora, died Tuesday. Cremation Choices, Minneola. GIAN PHILLIP GONZALEZ, 26, Clermont, died Thursday. Cremation Choices, Minneola. GERALD T. "JERRY" GREENWOOD, 82, Tavares, died Wednesday. Steverson, Hamlin &...

Freebie Friday: Free stuff to do in Orlando

2013-06-13 11:34:00

�Events � SEA TURTLE FESTIVAL: activities that involve cleaning up the beach for the nesting sea turtles, local artists' depictions of the local wildlife: 8 a.m. today, 10 a.m. Saturday; Canaveral National� Seashore, 212 S. Washington Ave., Titusville;...

It's hurricane season, be prepared

2013-06-12 09:14:00

Do you know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning, as well as what you need to do to remain safe? Whether you are a longtime resident or a new resident of Florida, you can learn by attending the annual hurricane-preparedness...

Weather: Storms are pounding Central Florida

2013-06-11 13:13:56

Powerful storms packing hail, lightning and damaging winds are hammering Central Florida this afternoon, prompting numerous weather warnings across the region. Weather experts are warning residents about a impending collision of "outflow boundaries" in...

06/10: New businesses

2013-06-09 09:44:00

Occupational licenses issued recently by county and municipal governments in Central Florida; data collected by Market Force Corp. of Newtown Square, Pa. Lake Senses, A Disney Spa at Disney's Grand Florida, day spa, 12 Crest Ave., Mount Dora, 32757....

Religion notes: Lake kids have variety of vacation Bible school programs to choose from this summer

2013-05-31 05:28:26

Churches are gearing up for their traditional vacation Bible school classes, which keep kids occupied in the summer and teach them valuable lessons about scripture. Here are some of the programs available: Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W....

Nearly a century later, slain Lake deputy recognized with new grave marker

2013-05-25 14:01:00

Nearly 100 years ago, the body of B.C. Wilcox, Lake County's chief deputy at the time, was buried in the Sorrento Cemetery. Wilcox, who was 59 when he was killed while stalking an escaped prisoner, left behind four children and a wife 20 years younger....

Spring football game schedules/results

2013-05-24 19:47:00

Here's a list of all spring football games in our coverage area. Please alert us of any errors or changes.� � Thursday, May 16 Cornerstone Charter at Master’s Academy DNR Lake Nona�33, First Academy 21 - Final (3 varsity quarters) Friday,...

Lake County football teams brush up on skills during spring classics

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Spring football classics continue tonight and Friday night as Lake high-school football players brush up on their skills as they prepare for the fall season. Games tonight include Wekiva at Mount Dora, whose team includes wide receiver Jonta Scott,...

Mike Sosinski retiring as Umatilla track coach

2013-05-21 15:08:00

Mike Sosinski, who has been coaching football and boys track and field in Lake County Schools since 1980, is retiring as a teacher and coach. Sosinski split his time primarily between Tavares and Umatilla, though he also spent two years at Mount Dora....

Finalists chosen for entrepreneur award

2013-05-20 09:35:00

Eight Central Florida business executives have made the short list of 30 finalists for this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Florida awards, which will be announced Thursday night. The three co-founders of Power Grid Engineering in Winter...

Gilbert Park, Mount Dora

2013-06-12 10:12:00

Michael Dempsey and his wife, Jennifer, spend time with their daughter Joscelyn, 13 months, at the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando on July 3, 2012. This week, doctors will remove half of Joscelyn's brain hoping to stop the 13-month-old girl's powerful, debilitating seizures.

2012-07-03 00:00:00

Gerry and Barbara Benedict of the Country Club of Mount Dora say they had to take cover when a bullet flew into their backyard.

2012-06-29 00:00:00