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Lake County to host FHSAA Softball State Championship in Clermont

Lake County and the City of Clermont will host the 2021 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Softball State Championships beginning Tuesday, May 18 and running through May 22. Admission is $9 per day if purchased in advance and $12…

Lake County libraries to waive late fees in exchange for food donations

The Lake County Library System has announced that they will be waiving late fines in exchange for food donations, but for one month only. If interested, one must donate food or other accepted items between May 1-31 at any local…

Lake County Fair’s Centennial Celebration extended through Sunday

Officials of the Lake County Fair Association announced that “due to overwhelming support and demand,” they are extending their 2021 Centennial Celebration going on now. What that means for those still interested in attending, is that you have until Sunday…

Lake County Schools announces 2021 graduation dates

Lake County Schools has scheduled 2021 high school graduation dates for the end of May and early June. All graduation ceremonies will be face-to-face events. The number of guests allowed per student will vary depending on the number of graduates…

Lake County extends emergency rental assistance program

Lake County officials announce in a news release the county has extended the deadline to apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for residents who meet the following criteria:…

Lake County hosts public hearing for proposed Hooks Street improvements

Tavares – Lake County is hosting a public hearing for the Hooks Street Alternative Corridor Evaluation (Study). The public hearing will be held as an agenda item as part of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled…

Driver License Reinstatement Days event coming to Lake County March 22-26

TAVARES — The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host a week-long event to help those with suspended driver licenses, those nearing a suspension, or persons in past-due collections, save money on select delinquent fines and…

Eleven Lake County schools share $13,000 in grant money from Education Foundation of Lake County

Funds will support literacy, STEM, and Career and Technical Education classroom programs. The Education Foundation of Lake County has awarded more than $13,000 in grant money to support 13 educator-submitted programs that potentially will impact 1,400 students. The funding…

Jury Duty resumes in Lake County as trials set to begin

After one year of trials being on hold during the pandemic, the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller began its first call for jurors on March 1. Criminal and civil jury trials were paused by an administrative…

Lake County reels in prestigious bass tournament

Lake County welcomes the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open to the Harris Chain of Lakes this March 4 – 6. Nearly 450 anglers from the region are expected to compete, including local professional angler Tim Frederick, who is sponsored by Visit…