What’s Going On

Champions Trail Race in Clermont happening Saturday and there’s still time to sign up.

A two-mile trail race, fun run and obstacle course to benefit the South Lake branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida is taking place from 10 a.m. – 12 noon Saturday at Waterfront Park, 100 3rd Street…

Could U.S. Hwy. 27 be renamed President Donald J. Trump Highway?

Though Donald Trump’s presidency ended on Wednesday, one state lawmaker hopes to pay a lasting tribute by naming one of Florida’s longest highways after Trump. Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini plans to introduce legislation that would rename U.S. Hwy. 27 as…

Lake County reopens COVID-19 vaccine scheduling system

Lake County will continue administering immunizations for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine on Jan 21. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is providing the vaccines for the County’s distribution, to be administered in accordance with Gov. Ron DeSantis’…

Keep Lake Beautiful invites volunteers to participate in community cleanup in Groveland

Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is inviting volunteers to participate in a community cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Groveland. Volunteers will meet at the vacant lot located at the intersection of West Broad Street and…

Groups partner to provide free healthy living program for older adults

Hey seniors, it’s time to live your best life. A free virtual program is being planned for 10 a.m. Jan. 21 on “Balancing Nutrition, Exercise and Stress in Everyday Living,” which is part of the new “Living Your Best Life”…

Thrivent and Habitat partner to help families stay in homes during pandemic

Thrivent is awarding Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter a contribution of $5,000 to help families in Lake and Sumter Counties stay in their homes. Thrivent’s donation will allow Habitat to provide mortgage relief to Habitat homeowners who need temporary assistance…

“But Obama never came for your guns”

“Calm down. Obama never tried to take your guns or enforce any major gun control law that would infringe on your 2ndAmendment rights.” That line is commonly used by gun control advocates. It’s also the reason they feel gun owners…

City of Mount Dora Public Works unveils Sidewalk Inspection Program

Mount Dora Public Works has initiated a new proactive approach to inspecting sidewalks within the city. In addition to repairs to reported hazards, staff will conduct routine inspections of sidewalks to identify and correct broken sections and hazards. Residents may…

Dinosaur exhibit returns to the W.T. Bland Public Library

The dinosaurs have returned to the library! Starting now until the end of February, a dinosaur display can be seen at the W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora. Visitors are invited to experience museum-grade and to-scale dinosaur replicas, that…

Lake County activates cold weather shelters through night of Jan. 18

With temperatures expected to drop on Monday, Jan. 18, Lake County officials say in a news release that they will activate a shelter for those vulnerable to cold weather. Trinity Assembly of God, 200 Urick St., Fruitland Park, will open…