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LSSC awards over $575K to spring students, provides support during pandemic

Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inbox. Lake-Sumter State College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts. “Despite economic challenges, our students continue to invest in their future,”…

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…

Helping your children with grief and anxiety during the pandemic

Many parents know that children who are grieving or who are dealing with stress and anxiety often do not perform well in school. The coronavirus pandemic has caused even more upheaval in the lives of young people, and the CDC…

Commentary: Venturing back to a salon during the coronavirus scare

Remember the shaggy, mop-top hairdo of the character Bobby Brady from The Brady Bunch? I’ve been sporting that ridiculous hairdo for several weeks. It’s not exactly comfortable as summer rapidly approaches, and it sure as heck isn’t stylish. Unfortunately, my…

Millennials count on age, good health during COVID-19 crisis

As restaurants and shops in most Florida counties start to reopen with limitations on Monday, May 4, all generations may start to feel a little safer about venturing out into the world again. As COVID-19 remains No. 1 on the…

Artists invited to submit works created during quarantine for Leesburg show

The Leesburg Center for the Arts (CFA) invites member artists to submit work created during the period of social distancing and quarantine for the “I AM NOT ALONE” exhibit slated to open Sept. 4 and run through Sept. 25…

DCF: Domestic violence hotlines getting more calls during crisis

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the efforts to flatten the curve by staying at home have resulted in a rise in domestic abuse reports in the state of Florida, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. Abuse and…

U.S. Rep. Spano will talk business during Town Hall Call

Join the South Lake Chamber of Commerce at 9am Thursday, April 9, for a Town Hall Call with U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, R-Florida. The congressman will talk about his role on the Small Business Committee, explain the legislation that was…

Here are some tips for handling your finances during an uncertain time

As many areas are being hit with the temporary closure of businesses, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is offering advice about how to protect yourself financially during the coronavirus pandemic. This information is provided through the Florida Department of Agriculture…

Mount Dora lowers electric bills during COVID-19 crisis

To ease customers’ financial burdens, Mount Dora Electric Utility Department announced in a news release its plans to lower monthly electric bills during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The city states it was able to lower the rates and pass those…