Mount Dora News

The valedictorian of Mount Dora High School, Michaela Novakovic, is a talented harpist who earned straight A's in dual-enrollment courses at Michaela's choice as valedictorian has upset some parents at the Lake County school and may lead the School Board to change the way top students in a graduating class are named.

Mount Dora High School junior Nick Loime was this year's design winner of the Seventh Annual Sticker Shock contest in Lake County, with his creation appearing on thousands of posters and stickers placed on alcoholic beverages in 41 convenience stores from Groveland to Mt.

City officials agreed to buy an $85,000 property that will be used for an exit driveway from the downtown parking garage.

Several communities have scheduled Memorial Day services featuring military tributes and speakers, honoring those who fought for freedom and gave their lives in battle.

A plan to connect a series of Central Florida recreation trails, which could generate millions of dollars for the region, will be discussed Thursday afternoon at the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora.

Connor Grill, a 17-year-old from Leesburg, ties a donated necktie on an unnamed defendant during Lake County Teen Court on May 8, 2012.

State Sen. Alan Hays hugs Marilyn Reynolds before a ceremony renaming County Road 44B between Mount Dora and Eustis after her son, Air Force Capt.

In recognition of Armed Forces Day, Gator Harley-Davidson of Leesburg will have its 5th Annual Memorial and Armed Forces Freedom Ride on May 19.

Dennis Swanson of Mount Dora races his jetski on Saturday, May 5, during the Pro Hydro-X Tour event at Wooton Park.

The intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and S.R. 46, pictured here on Thursday, May 17, 2007, is a possible location for the planned Wekiva Parkway.