Christmas

Gifts for wine lovers

Accessories can make this a vintage year. The perfect gift for a wine lover doesn’t have to be a bottle of wine. The wine industry has developed a prolific assortment of accoutrements to help oenophiles enjoy their wine even…

Seeing Is Believing

Santa Claus will make an appearance at Lake Square Mall and at other events throughout the county. Anyone who complains about a busy workday should try walking a mile in Santa’s boots. He’s at the North Pole packing gifts…

Clermont police, Lake Sheriff’s Office battle on court for charity

From the courtroom to the hoops court. From law enforcement uniforms to basketball uniforms. From shooting at the range to shooting from 3-point range. The battle is on. Battle of the Badges, a holiday basketball game for charity, is back…

Children shop for the holidays with Clermont police officers

About 25 children will be able to celebrate Christmas in style through the Heroes and Helpers program. The shopping spree pairs the children with heroes, in this case, Clermont police officers and first responders. The event is scheduled for 10am today…

Mount Dora police help provide Christmas to three families

Christmas came early for three single mothers and their children, thanks to the Mount Dora Police Department. With generous donations from residents, as well as Walmart and Wise Chiropractic, the department recently gave a special gift to the families. The…

Christmas events are rolling into The Villages starting today

From model trains to ukuleles to Santa Claus—geez, that guy gets around—The Villages has myriad festive events planned for this month, according to a news release: * Holiday Model Train Show—Join The Villages Model Railroad Club for its annual spectacular…