Groveland

Groveland latest city to jump on board with face mask requirements

Citizens of Groveland are being “strongly encouraged” to wear face masks or coverings while frequenting any public space throughout the city in an effort by officials to limit the spread of COVID-19. This comes after a unanimous vote this week…

Let’s Eat: Food trucks available this week at Cherry Lake Park in Groveland

The city of Groveland’s Let’s Eat initiative is offering safe options for residents who may want to avoid restaurant crowds and order food in advance. The city has partnered with a variety of food trucks with different cuisines. Each evening…

Groveland offering free pizza and Coke to residents in drive-thru event

Line up in your vehicles for free pizza and Coke when the city of Groveland hosts a Community Unity drive-thru event for residents from 4-6pm Friday, April 10, at Hope International Church, 13806 State Road 33, while supplies last. The…

Groveland offers programs to assist residents during coronavirus scare

What is the new normal? For some, it involves a lack of grocery products, toilet paper or cleaning items. For others, it’s a routine change from an in-person conversation to phone calls. Recognizing these changes, the city of Groveland has launched…

Groveland closes city facilities as precautionary measure for COVID-19

In an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the city of Groveland will close all of its non-public safety facilities effective Monday, March 23. Residents are directed to utilize mail-in checks, the outside drop box or…

Families rejoice with the unveiling of the Groveland Four monument

On a solemn yet joyful day, the families of the Groveland Four laid to rest demons and lifted spirits during a ceremony honoring the men who faced racial injustice in 1940s Lake County. State and county officials unveiled the Groveland…

Monument of Groveland Four to be unveiled at Lake County courthouse

Four African-American men will be remembered forever for the injustices they faced in a 1940s criminal case in Lake County. A monument dedicated to the Groveland Four will be unveiled at 10:30am Friday, Feb. 21, on the lawn of the…

Hang gliding championships soar into Groveland

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a hang glider. And plenty of them will fill the Groveland skies during the International Sport Aviation Federation (FAI) 2020 World Hang Gliding Championships, according to a press release from the South…

Groveland welcomes new fire chief, Kevin Carroll

For the first time in 45 years, Groveland will have a new fire chief. The city is pleased to announce Kevin Carroll has accepted the position that will be vacated by Chief Willie Morgan, who will retire in the near…

Groveland hires 12 firefighters

Groveland welcomed 12 new firefighters at the January 6 city council meeting. The new firefighters reflect Groveland’s commitment to provide exceptional service and thoughtfully plan for future growth. In 2018, the Groveland Fire Department applied for the Staffing for Adequate…