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Free passport photos offered to veterans, active-duty personnel in November

The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is honoring U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel during the month of November by offering free passport photos, a savings of $10. “This is our second year providing free photos…

Boat safely

As Lake County residents take to local waterways, the U.S. Coast Guard encourages people to act responsibly in following safety procedures while boating. “Florida is the biggest boating state that there is, and obviously we have great recreation,” says Robert…

CARES housing assistance grants available to eligible Lake County families

During a special board meeting of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, the board unanimously approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding to assist individuals and families with past due rental, mortgage, and utility assistance of up…

Eligible residents, businesses may benefit from $64 million CARES funding

Lake County is set to receive a total of $64 million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, according to a news release from county officials. A direct allocation of 25% ($16 million) is slated to…

Lake County to be on 37 TV airings of Fish USA show

Lake County, Florida has been touted as “Lake Big Bass” and the area is hailed as being home to the “Top 100 Best Bass Lakes” and “Top 25 Best Bass Lakes in the Southeast” by Bassmaster Magazine and “The 50…

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…

Over 3,300 Lake residents test positive for COVID-19

The latest COVID-19 data for Lake County reported by the Florida Department of Health on July 20 shows 3,3119 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 with 169 hospitalizations and 35 deaths. The median age of residents affected by the virus…

Beacon College launches TV show to help parents whose children learn differently

Parents raising children who learn differently can look forward to a digital safe place where their journeys are celebrated and supported through a new Beacon College-produced television program focused on families navigating neurodiversity. The monthly show begins Aug 2, according…

My First Time: Leslie Campione

Lake County Commission chairwoman navigates a pandemic. Photo: Douglas Tyler Since the first positive case in Lake County, the COVID-19 pandemic has been my highest priority. I knew I needed to stay focused on one goal: protecting the safety of our…

County, communities postponing events to help prevent coronavirus spread

Lake County government is taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by postponing all county-sponsored events through the end of March, according to a press release from county officials. Future county-sponsored events are tentative,…