Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay and Assistant Superintendent Emily Weiskopf will answer questions on Facebook Live next week about the reopening of Lake...
Most people think it's a smokey bar room filled with older vets who want no intrusion or have any place for the younger generation.
Nothing...
Lake County is set to receive a total of $64 million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, with a...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce that it has been recommended for reaccreditation.
Earlier this week, a team of assessors from the...
It's Friday! Kick-off the weekend by celebrating National Tequila Day.
Tequila is a type of mezcal made using at least 51 percent of the...
by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Village
“Kilroy Was Here” became a symbol of the spirit of the Americans fighting in World War II. His unique...
Feature Story and Photos by: Larry H. Oskin
The Legends Homeowners Association worked closely with the City of Clermont to re-purchase the Legends Golf Course...
The Lake County School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district's reopening plan, which includes updated safety protocols, a revised scheduling template for middle...
Lake County Schools has updated its reopening web site at http://lake.k12.fl.us/reopening with the latest information about all four instructional options available to students returning...
FROM FDOT:
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ July 21 meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually, due to air conditioning...
Gloria continues to tempt the senses of her customers and friends with her artfully designed, perfectly baked, and tastefully decadent cakes. She comes to...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, would like to remind voters of the July 20th voter registration deadline for the upcoming Primary Election....
Lake County School Board will vote on reopening plans, including new safety protocols, at the Monday, July 20, meeting at 9:30 am.
The school board is...
Candidates are vying for Seats 1, 3, and 5 on the Clermont City Council.
Primary Election - August 18
Seat 3 (Mayor): Three candidates are vying...
Sweet Cups Chef, located at 639 8th Street inside the new Downtown Exchange in Clermont, has opened and is ready for business.
Sweet Cups are 8-ounce,...
Project Scholars officials announced today that EventFest, a company noted for producing some of the state’s largest and most popular events, will manage the...
Newly discovered comet Neowise is one of the few comets visible to the eye. It will appear under the Big Dipper about 10 degrees...
Advent Health is building a Medical Health Park Campus on the 10.97 +/- acre site located at 14138 State Road 50 (by the intersection of...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is again alerting citizens of Lake County about misleading materials they may be receiving in the mail....
Webinar Series Is an Extension of Nonprofit’s Job Connection Services
WHEN: Fri., July 17, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: register/watch:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kWEHBKbXQuK8ySFzP2rQjw
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s Job Connection...
By Odalys Simmons and Damaris Moraza
Times are turbulent for job-seekers. While unemployment reports have eased from the peaks of late April, we’re still living...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announced that Early Voting for the Primary Election will be held August 6th – August 15th. Sites...
Last night Clermont City Council unanimously approved an amendment that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries as a permitted use in designated zoning districts that...
The Elyksian Hotel, a four-star, boutique hotel planned for Clermont’s popular downtown-waterfront district, won approval from the Clermont City Council on Tuesday night.
On June...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ partnership with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents...
Dave Lofgren, retired principal of Clermont High School, passed away on Saturday, July 11 from complications of the COVID virus, leaving behind a legacy...
Four Corners Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Woodhouse Day Spa, a new luxuary spa, is being built on the site located next to Victory Pointe at...
Curl Up & Dye, located at 792 W. Montrose in Downtown Clermont, is a full-service hair salon recently opened and ready to provide a...
Due to COVID19 restrictions, the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Summer Book Sale, scheduled for the end of July, has been canceled. No book...
For the Rotary year 2019-2020, Rotarians Oscar Brea and Sam Worrell were recognized as Rotarians of the Year.
Oscar is a newer member that has...
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections office sent its first mailing of requested Vote-by-Mail ballots to domestic voters yesterday, July 9, for the upcoming...
Seven students completed Lake-Sumter State College’s inaugural Lineworker Boot Camp preparing them for a competitive and high-demand career as a lineworker.
Lineworkers may not be a...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-LAKE) is urging all residents and visitors, especially those that are spending time outdoors, to protect...
Marilyn Paone, Clermont Garden Club President, announced that the Clermont Garden Club won a National Garden Club Award for our Facebook page and one for...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ partnership with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents...
Last year the South Lake Elk's Lodge #1848 hosted its Inaugural Boating For Kids Floating Poker Run to benefit the Florida Elk's Children's Therapy...
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that the Take Stock in Children Program, serving Lake and Sumter counties, has once...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is now accepting online payments for most fees and fines owed for traffic and...
Summertime is a great time to reminisce about the family gatherings you used to have. What were your favorite dishes your mother used to...
by Kimberly Grogan. Kimberly and her husband Kevin are owners of Dash-Sports. She is an athlete and active in the sports and business community.
Let me...
by Marty Proctor
“I make a motion to terminate the City Manager's contract effective today,” moved Mayor Mike Sykes. At the regular City Council meeting...
Local organizations are encouraged to join a partner program and participate in a friendly competition to drive donations.
During the 2019-20 school year, Lake County...
Alexis Gamez, who will be a senior at Leesburg High School this fall, was elected to a national officer position in SkillsUSA, a career...
Dominique Ward, assistant principal at Lake Hills School, has been named principal at Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center. She replaces Gregg Dudley, who...
Teamont Boba of Clermont recently opened at 639 8th Street in The Downtown Exchange.
Many may not be familiar with the name Boba Tea. The...
By Marty Proctor
Tuesday, July 7 - traffic was diverted around a depression on the westbound lane on SR50 next to the McDonalds and Alabama Avenue....
Hattie Daggett in 1896 and 1947 (note the broach)
In 1888 when Hattie Daggett first visited Clermont from Philadelphia, she was already a successful career...
by Erika Shanoff
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the perfect cup of tea! Erika’s Tea Room of Clermont is quickly gaining national...