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Public invited to join Clermont Fire Department for Breast Cancer Awareness walk

The Clermont Fire Department invites the public to participate in “Fight Like Champions” – A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. Clermont City Councilmembers and firefighters will lead the walk from 8-10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 31 along the South Lake…

Lake County partners with Florida Department of Health to distribute free cloth face coverings at local libraries

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will partner with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents. The effort helps to promote the Florida Department of Health Advisory for residents…

Clermont Police Department has 19 free bicycles for people in need

Clermont police officers will give away free bicycles to community members in need. The police department has 19 recently donated bicycles that officers will deliver on Friday, April 17. “During this difficult time, our goal is to provide some joy…

Let the competition begin: Leesburg looking for best lights display

Remember “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”? Get in that wacky holiday spirit with the city of Leesburg’s first-ever Christmas lights competition. Any Leesburg homeowner can enter the contest. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 29, and judging will take place Dec.…

Glenn Spurlock on the job as Leesburg’s new electric director

The city of Leesburg welcomed Glenn Spurlock this week as its new electric director. Glenn has more than 30 years of experience in the electric industry, with primary skills in generation, transmission, regulatory, and systems design, a news release states.…

Clermont police create “Safe Zone” for transactions

If you’ve ever been leery of conducting business with someone after making contact with them on the internet, the Clermont Police Department has your back. The department recently added a “Safe Zone Transactions” location in the main parking lot of…

Fiery Meeting

A room full of angry residents didn’t deter Fruitland Park Commissioners from voting 3-2 to disband the city’s fire department. The service was to be outsourced at a cost of $175 per household. However, Lake County’s commissioners stepped in and…