It’s time to choose the Lake County Schools 2021-22 student calendar.
The district’s calendar committee has developed two student calendar options. All parents, students and...
The City of Clermont’s signature event got a bit of a makeover this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holiday Enchanted Forest is the theme...
The Town of Oakland’s beloved Light Up Oakland/Santa Day event will look a bit different this year, but the Town is committed to making...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming, socially distant, holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 29th annual...
By Kevin Grogan, DashSports
Moving into a new town like Minneola can be challenging. Starting over in most aspects of your life simply put, takes...
Congratulations to Jeremy Norton, Associate Professor of Political Science at Lake-Sumter State College, for being honored as the 2020 Professor of the Year by...
School employees may help process student registrations or tirelessly clean and disinfect classrooms. Some Lake County Schools employees drive buses ensuring their precious cargo...
By Carl Gordon,
On your next visit to downtown Clermont, visit Cheesers Palace Cafe, located at 707 West Montrose Street. The cafe is a popular...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Before becoming an internationally renowned Master Chef, Keith Keogh had a dream of starting a unique, eco-friendly,...
The 2021 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar, released in coordination with Keep Lake Beautiful, is now available. More than 300 photos showcasing Lake County’s water bodies...
The annual Battle of the Badges basketball game has been canceled for the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision...
Article and photos by Carl Gordon
Yummi's Frozen Yogurt and Cafe: It all starts when you grab a cup, fill it up, choose toppings and...
Article by Marty Proctor
During a recent City Council meeting, Groveland Fire Department (GFD) Chief Kevin Carroll announced the realignment of titles for Division Chief...
Wednesday, November 25 - In the past 24 hours, the total of COVID cases rose to 961,676 since mid-March, a rise of 8,376 in the past 24 hours; To date, 54,133...
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is encouraging Floridians to keep food safe by practicing...
Retired educator Mollie Cunningham was sworn in Tuesday, Nov. 17, as the newest member of the Lake County School Board. She is believed to be...
Five (5) members of the Clermont Garden Club received Special Recognition at its general meeting on Wednesday, October 21. The Honorees for Outstanding Members...
Clermont Garden Club member, Arlene Rand, present Plant of the Month to Linda Goff, Librarian at the Cooper Memorial Library, for the month of...
The City of Clermont’s signature event got a bit of a makeover this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Light Up Clermont 2020’s holiday tree...
Monday, November 23 - In the past 24 hours, the total of COVID cases rose to 944,745 since mid-March, a rise of 6,331 in the past 24 hours; To date, 53,499...
Article and Picture submitted by Donna Digennaro
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) of South Lake County held its annual Grant Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November...
CLERMONT (November 23, 2020) – The Clermont Police Department is seeking out any information from the public regarding a fatal hit and run accident...
The following local businesses were chosen by the community as the 2020 "Best" of South Lake. If you are looking for a local favorite,...
Feature Article and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Groveland's City Manager Michael Hein has successfully helped Groveland achieve prestigious local and national attention with teamwork...
Santa's Enchanted Forest is back once again at Lake Catherine Blueberries. The farm will be open every Friday and Saturday night from November 27...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and virtual services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of...
Today, face masks have become an absolute necessity to protect ourselves, friends, families and co-workers. The challenge is to remember them and to always...
South Lake Chamber of Commerce attendees had an opportunity to hear guest speaker, Dr. Sean Martin of Transcend Performance & Lifestyle Institute, discuss current...
Article and pictures by Larry Oskin
Clermont held a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 17, to swear in the newly elected City Council Members.
Getting...
By The Clermont Downtown Partnership (photos by Larry Oskin)
The Clermont Downtown Partnership recently hosted its annual Candy Cane Lane with dozens of craft vendors...
The Montverde Academy Key Club presented the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation with a $3,100 donation, proceeds from a fundraiser that the Club hosted in...
Brian Broadway, pastor of the Living Message Church and founder of Find, Feed And Restore and Shannon Herrera, were recent guest speakers at the Kiwanis...
The City of Groveland has launched a Supplemental Business Assistance Program to provide economic relief funds for Profit and Non-Profit entities.
Local small businesses serve...
Kevin Boyle, Head Coach of the Montverde Academy Boys Varsity Basketball team, was presented with the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Coach of the...
The Umatilla High School Aviation Club received a financial boost to help toward completion of an airplane student are building.
Recently, the Marian S. Shuck...
The Clermont Lions Club is much more than a Fish Fry or a Rodeo. Throughout the years, they have funded and sponsored many charities...
Family history can be researched during your free time at home. Pastfinders has moved to the internet to educate the public for free. The Zoom...
Lion John Coyner, Treasurer of the Lions Club, announced that Gary Biniak was the winner of the custom gun cabinet raffle. The excited Gary said that...
The Clermont Garden Club gardens and surrounding property was awarded as a Certified Wildlife Habitant. The property was recognized for its commitment to sustainably...
Submitted by the Animal League
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My name is Beauty and I am a 2yr old, female kitty. I am such a sweet, friendly, and playful...
Article and Photos by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
November 14, 2020 - Tallahassee, Florida
On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country...
All systems were a go for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket at 7:27 pm. at Kennedy Space Center. The weather wasn't ideal...
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the year-end holidays with perfect cups of tea, delicious scones and more for every celebration! Erika’s...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership hosted its Second Annual Candy Cane Lane Holiday Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, November 14 on Montrose Street in...
As Veterans Day approaches, the Lake County Animal Shelter is proud to offer free pet adoptions for veterans during the month of November. This...
By Ted Luebbers
Members of the Experimental Aviation Association do their best to look out for each other in times of distress. An example of...
Nine agricultural projects will share in nearly $779,000 in cost-share funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District to improve water conservation and...
The Central Florida community raised $278,879 for Second Harvest Food Bank through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign.
“The fight against hunger...
On a recent rainy Sunday morning, the Kiwanis Club of South Lake County teamed up with Papa's Diner to host a fundraiser for the...
Lake County is hosting an Alternative Concepts Public Workshop for the Hooks Street Alternative Corridor Evaluation (Study) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on...