residents

Residents impacted by COVID-19 may apply for rent, mortgage funds

Lake County Board of County Commissioners recently voted to allocate $15 million in CARES Act funding for resident assistance. Eligible Lake County residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 may receive up to $4,000 in rent or mortgage assistance…

CARES Act funding expands to assist businesses, residents

The eligibility criteria for businesses to obtain funding from the $16 million Lake CARES Small Business Assistance Grant Program will be expanded on Sept. 8 as the program moves into Phase II, according to a news release from county…

Applications being accepted for Lake residents who need funding for past due rent, mortgages, utilities

Lake County is now accepting applications for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Housing Assistance Program. The program, funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will provide assistance for past due rent, mortgage and utilities. Applicants are strongly…

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…

Libraries providing face masks to Lake County residents

Lake County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents. The effort helps promote the Florida Department of Health Advisory for residents to wear masks in…

Residents with Alzheimer’s to receive tablets to stay connected with loved ones

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Clermont and Lady Lake are among 150 in Florida set to receive tablets that will enable residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to connect with their loved ones via video chats. Yarissa Reyes,…

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…

Residents called to take part in COVID-19 survey

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently announced the launch of a new community action survey, StrongerThanC-19, designed to aid Florida as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. This cutting-edge tool gives residents the power to unite…

Clermont’s Kings Ridge residents make a pledge against coronavirus

Residents of one Clermont neighborhood are coping with the COVID-19 crisis with an act of patriotism that also allows them to check on each other’s well-being. Each Wednesday, residents of Kings Ridge, a 55-plus adult golf community of more than…

Clermont residents can remain active, pay bills despite city closures

While all city of Clermont facilities are closed through the end of the month, the city’s trails remain open and city services continue online or by phone as much as possible. Closures include all city buildings, parks, beaches and restrooms,…