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Lake County announces Rookie Teachers of the Year

While new to their profession, 46 Lake County Schools educators are being recognized for their commitment to their students and passion for teaching. Each teacher was selected by peers as the 2022 Rookie Teacher of the Year for their respective…

Lake County leaders present State of County address in a video

Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building in Tavares on Nov. 10, and a video of the address may be viewed ad…

Lake County names Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year

A caravan of district leaders, led by Superintendent Diane Kornegay, dropped in Thursday afternoon to surprise two school administrators with the news that they had been selected for top district honors. William Roberts, principal of Windy Hill Middle School, has…

Eustis prepping for Vet Fest Lake County

Vet Fest Lake County is a family friendly, 3-day event to show tribute to our Active Military, Veterans, 1st Responders and the families and friends who support them. Proceeds raised will help two Lake County not-for-profit organizations — The Last Ride…

Something is fishy in Lake County

When you have the reputation as one of the top bass fishing destinations in the country, it only seems logical that you’ll reel in prestigious fishing tournaments. Such is the case in Lake County, where two major tournaments are coming…

Lake County’s 2022 Teacher of the Year Nominees Announced

They share a love of teaching and a commitment to their students, even during a pandemic. Forty-eight educators, one from each of Lake County’s public schools, are being celebrated by their peers as the 2022 Teacher of the Year for…

Passport application resumes at Lake County Clerk’s office

TAVARES — With the U.S. Department of State’s recent announcement that they have resumed processing routine and expedited passport applications, the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is now accepting passport applications. Applications in Lake County resumed…

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Announces Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations for the November 3rd General Election

Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces that Early Voting for the Nov. 3 General Election will be held Oct. 19 – Oct. 31, with sites open from 10am to 6pm daily. In addition to the 10 sites already…

FPRA Lake County Chapter presents ‘Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement’ with Sgt. Fred Jones

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Fred Jones brings a unique perspective to the conversation of use of force in law enforcement. An advocate for Racial Intelligence Training & Engagement (RITE), Sgt. Jones makes a passionate and reasoned plea for empathy…