🌱 Why Mount Dora is fighting a landfill’s permit extension now
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Mount Dora is fighting a landfill’s permit extension now
- See how Mount Dora’s Van Gogh house is being reimagined
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City, county challenge Florida DEP permit modification for Mount Dora landfill, recycling site (clickorlando.com) — Mount Dora and Lake County leaders are jointly challenging a state permit extension for the Mid-Florida Materials landfill and recycling facility over long-term concerns about odors and possible contamination. Officials say current drinking water tests are safe, but argue the landfill’s stormwater system and proximity to Wolf Branch Sink could threaten the aquifer if problems continue. A closed-door county meeting will shape the next legal steps. 
• Pictures: Best of 2025 feature photos by Orlando Sentinel photographers (orlandosentinel.com) — Among the Orlando Sentinel’s standout 2025 photos is a glimpse of Mount Dora’s beloved Van Gogh “Starry Night” house getting a fresh coat of paint and a new sculpture, thanks to local painters and community volunteers. The broader gallery showcases memorable Central Florida moments, from wildlife and festivals to concerts and cultural celebrations, but Mount Dora’s art landmark earns a special spotlight.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A black and white French bulldog wandered on our property today and almost drowned in our creek .
It’s totally fine now- happy and enjoying my children. Is anyone missing this dog? If so, send us a picture and we’ll get it back to you. (Nextdoor Country Club Of Mount Dora)
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Cleaning Specialist in Mount Dora. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364985-5) in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Dora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
- Trout Lake Nature Center's photo contest has a lot of heart (dailycommercial.com)
- Berating panhandlers doesn't help (villages-news.com)
Apopka
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