Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter announces the start of a bi-monthly “Youth Impact Day” beginning Saturday, September 11th, 2021.
Students from Eustis High School answered...
The Coronavirus has been responsible for many changes in BETA THETA, a chapter of ESA but one thing remains certain: The sisterhood remains focused...
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on Superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools...
Article by Grant V Mollett, East Ridge High School, M.Ed
Photos courtesy of ERHS Friends and Family
WINTER SPRINGS, September 4 - The East Ridge High School...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for SharpShell Solutions, LLC. SharpShell Solutions is a minority-owned business focused on the growth...
The Procurement Department has been awarded the prestigious 26th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) for 2021 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc....
by Linda Charlton
On Friday, Sept 4, the west end of Montrose rocked as owner, twenty-four-year-old Hailie Weatherbee and crew staged the grand opening celebration of...
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties has received a grant for $122,856 from the LiveWell Foundation to fund a transportation bus and program...
submitted by Donna Diginnaro, Clermont Historical Society
Thursday, August 26th was a big day for Clermont. Through the efforts of several families who were involved...
The Clermont Police Department introduces a new Police K-9 Officer named Juno. K-9 Officer Farzati, a 12 year veteran of the Clermont Police Department,...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay today proposed a plan that would require students and staff at schools with the highest COVID-19 positivity rates...
Article by Linda Charlton
Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter Youth Construction Academy in partnership with local schools, community partners and affiliates broke ground on the construction...
The Lake County School Board held a special meeting on Sept. 2, to review COVID-19 data from each public school and to discuss additional...
Today begins the campaign for the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center to win a $90,000 grant to build a sustainable garden, outdoor covered picnic area...
The Montverde Academy third grade class participates annually in the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program. Mrs. Pat Kroll-Whiffen heads up the project in the Lower...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Everyone!
Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions of meals each year in the fight against hunger, and...
Kathy Scherer has been a Kiwanian for more than 28 years. She has served on many committees and held many offices, including Vice President,...
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing infection, serious illness, and death. Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100%...
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association...
Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training...
How can adults help children who have lost a loved one?
When someone loses a loved one, the person can experience a variety of...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed local members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) is the largest Christian campus...
First Friday Foodtrucks and Music on Montrose will be held in Downtown Clermont on September 3 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Bring your folding...
Lake-Sumter State College is hosting its semiannual Welcome Back Bash for students next week. In addition to free food, live music, and activities including...
Submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Are you looking for something different to do this weekend? Something close to home, something that won’t break...
The community is invited to participate in an annual golf tournament dedicated to raising money to help Lake County Schools’ students achieve their career...
Town residents are invited to envision the future character of Oakland Avenue and Tubb Street by providing their input during the first of two...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.ED - East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington
August 28 - Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Jeffrey and Susan Cagan celebrated the grand opening of their newest apartment complex, The Orchard at Cagan Crossings....
On Friday, March 13, 2020, only one day before Beta Theta's 2020 Signature Mardi Gras event, the doors of the Clermont Performing Arts Center...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
The Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24 looked short on paper when it started, with only two...
Florida’s Lake County Historical Society kicked off the Lake County Citrus Label Tour with dedication ceremonies at 12 locations in nine cities from Aug....
On Tuesday, September 7th at 12:30 pm, the Clermont Woman's Club will hold its first meeting of the 2021-2022 season with a new board.
Introducing...
Orlando Cat Café and their rescue partners, SPCA Florida, will participate in the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations (NBC and Telemundo owned stations), national pet...
Cornerstone Hospice offers support groups to help community members who may be struggling with the loss of a loved one, the pressures of being...
The Clermont Sea Cadets, family and friends were at the airport to welcome home US Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Whichard.
LT Gary Schindele,...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all employees, community members...
The City of Groveland's first podcast "Roll Call with the Chief" was held on Monday, August 23, at the Public Safety Building. It featured...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake...
By 1st Lt. Cris Coniglio, PAO
The Civil Air Patrol is thrilled that its 80th Anniversary (1941 – 2021) coincides with the Apollo 14 - 50th Anniversary...
submitted by the Animal League
Ha-row dare! My name is Ben Franklin and I am a LOVEABLE and HANDSOME Labrador Retriever/Pointer Blend and am looking...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Sugar Mama’s Candy Bar celebrated its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a Free virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to hear how the...
Lake County is inviting the public to attend a workshop to discuss sheltering best practices and policies with the Lake County Office of Animal...
On Fri., Aug. 27 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Sellstate Innovation Realty celebrated the grand opening of its Clermont office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the...
DNA analysis is an invaluable tool that can be used in pedigree research. DNA provides confirmation of a genetic relationship; however, it requires the...
The Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center are hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Health Fair in partnership with the...
The Lake County Animal Shelter has joined NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters™ 2021 pet adoption campaign that will take place Aug. 23 – Sept....