The National Endowment for the Arts is awarding Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. a grant of $10,000 to support the 2019-2020 George O. Pringle...
 In an effort to fulfill the organization's vision of inclusion and participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the community, Building Blocks...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day, as well...
by Marty Proctor
Coffee and Conversations (C&C) is an opportunity to speak one on one with your elected representatives. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks hosted...
Community leaders and business owners came together to lead nearly 100 BSA scouts at Family Christian Center in Merit Badges sharing expertise in their...
Once upon a time radios were actually pieces of art, beautifully crafted and designed to please the eye. These two art deco beauties and...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
Heading into the weekend, many nearby school districts opted to cancel athletic events and transportation to and from...
Gerald and Andrea Sell of Summit Greens, Clermont celebrated their 50th anniversary on August 30th.
Congratulations, Wishing you many more years of love.
The public can pick up free sandbags from 8 am to 8 pm on Aug. 29 and 30, as well as from 8 am...
It's important to stay prepared before and after a storm.
Get A Plan!
A key way to cope with a disaster is to have a plan....
The Animal League
Francine is a 5-year-old female Rottweiler that weighs about 80 pounds.  She is a big, happy girl who is very affectionate! She loves...
Lake County Emergency Management is carefully tracking Hurricane Dorianâs forecast as it moves toward Florida. The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently...
Lake County Solid Waste is suspending bulk trash pickup due to Hurricane Dorian.
Residents who have bulk trash are asked to secure it for later...
Local business owner and author, Grace Diaz, has published her new children's book, "Rudy Howls at the Moon". It is an inspirational story about...
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Our...
Students Grades 9-12Â
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is holding a Patriotic Audio & Essay competition, Voice of Democracy. This year's theme is "What...
Kevin Taylor Smith, the new Director of Theatre at East Ridge High School Theatre Department, recently announced its 2019-2020 season of music, comedy and...
It affects more Americans than diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined. It can result in extremely long and costly hospital stays...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Keller Williams Elite Partners III Realty. Realtor Nicholas Whitehouse cut the ribbon while...
FREE conference! In an effort to connect individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, caregivers or guardians, with Government Agencies to secure the services...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Paladin Healthcare LLC, located at 940 W. Oakland Avenue in Oakland.
Paladin Healthcare manufactures and...
Jared Fullerton has fond memories of his years as a student at South Lake High School, where he took particular interest in the construction...
by Marty Proctor
Leesburg High School Construction Academy will be working with local professional builders and Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter to build a home at...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. received a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Lake & Sumter Counties through...
On August 25, the Clermont Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 584 W. Juniata St. in Downtown Clermont. Upon arrival at...
Join the fun at City Hall for the Minneola Schoolhouse Library's weekly Story Time. Move and groove and sing and swing every Friday at...
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 10 at 9 am â 4 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room of the library)
Mental Health Awareness Program At...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the...
The UF/IFAS Lake County Extension will host the 2019-2020 4-H Kick-off Party on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 am - 1 pm at the...
Genealogy is an adventure in learning and preserving your family history. While doing research you will stumble upon questionable documents and roadblocks.
Sometimes it helps...
On September 8, the Orlando Cat CafĂ© celebrates its third anniversary of saving lives, and an official proclaimed âOrlando Cat CafĂ© Day.â The celebration...
Do you have a Dog? Wish You Had A Dog? Considered Getting A Dog? Or Just Like Being Around Dogs? Â Today could be the...
Champagne flowed, music played, and, an array of appetizers, beer and wine provided a festive atmosphere to celebrate the official opening of the Lofts...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2019 season, as they competed in...
The Clermont Womanâs Club is preparing for the âHats Off to Fashion Show and Luncheon â to be held on Friday, October 25th at...
Read to Sydney is a non-profit organization helping kids to read "one tail at a time". Sydney's friends can be found at Cagan Crossing, Cooper...
Montverde Academy starts the school year with an inaugural âVocal Salon,â hosted by the Vocal Music Conservatory students. The salon setting of a 1940s...
All eight of its members participated in the Youth Council Summit at the Florida League of Citiesâ (FLC) annual conference on Aug. 17 in...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) emphasizes the importance of protecting against mosquito-borne diseases. DOH-Lake works with partner agencies, including the...
School bells ringing means reading assignments for students and more time for mom and dad to start a new book  The monthly Friends of...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerâs Office is warning residents of fraudulent calls being made that claim payment must be...
Submitted by the Animal Shelter
Myrtle is a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Blend who weighs 67 pounds. She is a VERY sweet and goofy girl...
State and local elected officials, business leaders and community residents are invited to celebrate a new partnership between Leesburg High School Construction Academy students...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from...
On August 14 at 11 am, Animal League volunteers and a few and their furry friends excitedly gathered at Petco-Clermont, 2561 E. Highway 50,...
Did you ever wonder how the library in Clermont got its name?  To answer that in detail, you need to visit the Clermont Historic Village...
Jeff Kelly, Scout Troop Master 998, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He told the group a little about himself....
 Lake Technical Collegeâs Pharmacy Technician program approved for accreditation from ASHP. We are proud to announce that our Pharmacy Technician program under the instruction...
Family Tree Maker is rated one of the Top 5 genealogical computer programs of 2019 for tracking and organizing your family tree by SmarterHobby.com.  Pastfinders...
The Lake County Skills Finder is an interactive online tool showcasing the educational programs within the Lake County School District, Lake Technical College, and...