The Groveland Fire Department uses SAFER Grant to expand its firefighter team.
The City of Groveland welcomed 12 new firefighters at the January 6, 2020, City Council Meeting. The new firefighters reflect Groveland’s commitment to provide exceptional service and thoughtfully...
Lake County Commissioner Doug Shields was elected to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors on July 1, during the Association’s Annual Conference and Educational Exhibit held in Orange County, Florida.
“It’s an honor to represent Lake County...
Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) has added evening hours on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The Center will be open to clients for food pick up from 5 pm - 7 pm. The evening hours are in...
The Mascotte Police Department in collaboration with Charity Across South Lake and Mascotte Charter School presents Back to School Bash Backpack Giveaway Event on Saturday, July 30th from 3 PM-6 PM at Mascotte Charter School, 460 Midway Ave, Mascotte
(Open field outside...
Local robotics team All Wired Up is hosting an open house on Saturday, January 25, from 11 am to 3 pm in the team workshop at 320 Crittenden Street in downtown Groveland. The team invites all local residents, especially...
Submitted by Diane Harrison
Take charge of your life in Clermont by advocating for your health and wellness. Read on for ways that you can begin to successfully advocate for your health today.
Become Your Own Advocate
The first way you can become...
Written by Alexa Cazenave and Lincoln Baptiste
Volunteering at camp is an incredibly rewarding experience. The camp consists of activities held all throughout the Montverde Academy campus. Each week has a variety of fun themes, such as water fun, creation...
The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had 65 students compete at the district level and 44 of these students made it to the DECA Career Development Conference (State Competition).
“The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had a medal...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents.
“I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
The South Lake Marine Corps League will host Clermont’s popular chief of police, Charles “Chuck” Broadway at its February 18 at 6:30 pm detachment meeting at the Clermont Fire House Number No. 1 on State Road 50, Clermont.
The meeting...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar is hosting the Cellar Door Comedy Series; and on Thursday, September 8, comedians Frankie Paul and Kevin White will entertain in the cellar room of the restaurant.
Drinks and light bites will be available...
Article by Kevin Grogan
The State of Florida is truly a hotbed for Professional Wrestling, and Minneola is lucky enough to have one of the very best of all-time amongst us. WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i...
Sara Echavarria (9th grade) and Lyla Langley (7th grade), both students of Dr. Caryn Long at Montverde Academy, were invited by Marilé Colón Robles, Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds, to attend a celebration at NASA Langley Research Center...
by Marty Proctor
On November 4, 2019, former Councilman Jeff Shoobridge officially resigned as the City of Groveland’s District 5 Representative, to accept a job offer out of state. Randolph Waite was named as interim councilman.
The City of Groveland called...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its 97th Installation of Officers, that's correct 97th Installation, at its September meeting. The Installation and dinner were held at Green Valley Country Club and Grill. Past Kiwanian Florida Governor C Todd Smith presided...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the musical performance of, “Mamma Mia,” featuring the iconic ABBA music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, was nominated for 16 Applause Awards. The Dr. Phillips Center...
The Clermont Police Department continues to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host several Coffee with a Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day. This day is part of the...
In an effort to protect its valued community from the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the City of Groveland will be closing all of its non-Public Safety facilities effective Monday, March 23, 2020. Residents are directed to utilize...
White Cane Day, October 15 - Clermont Mayor Tim Murry proclaimed October 15th as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
Praising First Responders And City Staff - Clermont...
Lake-Sumter State College has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremonies due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
"As a college community, we are facing unprecedented challenges that we could never have predicted even a few...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Wind and I am the last of my siblings waiting to find my forever family. I am a Doberman Pinscher/Terrier blend and am almost 9 months old. I weigh about 35 pounds...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County WIC program continues to welcome families. In order to limit exposure and help prevent the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some Lake County WIC clients may now receive services over...
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise and death rates increase, Lake County continues to expand its drive-thru testing locations. Today COVID-19 testing began in south Lake County in the parking lot of Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr.,...
Clermont Fish House is known for the best fish & chips in Central Florida. The family-owned and operated restaurant, located at 110 W. Highway 50, offers authentic fish & chips, as well as other delicious fish dishes, meat pies,...
Dreamcatcher Horse and Rescue Ranch is offering trail rides and riding lessons for just $40 per person, with 100% of the proceeds going towards feed and care of the horses. Enjoy a relaxing, outdoor experience, while helping rescued horses....
Free lunches and breakfasts will continue to be served to children up to age 18 at select Lake County locations throughout the summer.
The distribution schedule will remain the same: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However,...
No one wants to experience a new issued stay-at-home order or the need for businesses to close once again
As of July 4, the Florida Department of Health reported 200,000 positive cases of COVID and 3,731 related deaths, As the...
Today, Ambition Nutrition opened at 2409 S Hwy 27 (by Epic Theater), Clermont in the Clermont Landing Plaza. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to help celebrate the opening of the business.
Ambition Nutrition offers a unique...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) is accepting lottery applications through March 30th for students who will be entering kindergarten through fifth grades during the 2018-19 school year.
CRES is a magnet school for the South Lake community with curriculum emphasizing...
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that the Take Stock in Children Program, serving Lake and Sumter counties, has once again rated Gold at the state level.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is a scholarship and...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Week in Review (February 26-March 2)
Monday, February 26
Girls Tennis Team won 8 – 0 against Eustis. The Boys Tennis Team lost to Eustis.
Lyman won the Girls Lacrosse match 12 – 3.
The...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay and Assistant Superintendent Emily Weiskopf will answer questions on Facebook Live next week about the reopening of Lake County schools this fall.
Parents are invited to send questions in advance by 5 p.m. Sunday,...
During an annual recognition ceremony, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners honored nearly 50 volunteers who served Lake County by contributing over 19,000 hours of combined time in 2017.
The volunteers made contributions to the Animal Shelter, public libraries,...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7. This year’s theme is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”.
August 1st also kicked off National Breastfeeding Month. Native Breastfeeding Week and Black Breastfeeding...
by Michelle Delaney
Fred Sommer, a long-time resident of South Lake County and founder of Sommer Sports, has played a significant part in establishing Clermont’s identity as a “Choice of Champions” and a hub for athletes. The city of Clermont has...
By Jessica Whitehouse
The other day, my teenager came into my bedroom proudly displaying a parallel line she shaved into her eyebrow, dubbed, the eyebrow slit. My immediate thought was, “Why would you do that to your beautiful face??” and...
Bentley is a 5-year-old Yellow Lab Blend. At over 70 lbs, Bentley is a very big boy! Bentley is very friendly, and does well with both people and other dogs, though he prefers female dogs to males. Bentley has...
One in Six Central Floridians May Struggle with Hunger This Year
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions of meals each year in the fight against hunger, but this year, the need for...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) recently held its awards ceremony and installations of officers at the Village Green Clubhouse at Green Valley Country Club. Beta Theta has been active in the south Lake community since it...
It has been 19 years since a series of 4 coordinated terrorist attacks killed a reported 2,996 men and women including 19 terrorist hijackers aboard four planes. The NYC fire department lost 343 firefighters on 9/11 and our front-line...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports – Week In Review (April 16-20)
Monday, April 16
Baseball was defeated by Tavares, 14 - 6.
Tuesday, April 17
Boys Lacrosse team won the first round of the District Tournament...
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections office sent its first mailing of requested vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters yesterday, September 24th, for the upcoming General Election.
“In our initial mailing, we sent 66,721 ballots to voters with a current request...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce visited Pat the Dog to officiate at a “We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
When looking for a doggie daycare or staycation resort in the Lake County area, consider Pat The Dog. There are few...
The OUTSIDE: Sustainable Landscapes Collaborative is a virtual event exploring how to increase the adoption of sustainable landscape practices throughout the state of Florida. This collaborative effort will engage stakeholders across the state and address how landscape practices affect...
Student-athletes present Congressman Webster with a signed basketball, commemorating an undefeated season and national championship title
Montverde Academy’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team presented Florida Representative Daniel Webster with a signed basketball. Earlier this year, the team won the 2018 GEICO National...
By Michelle Delaney
Since March 2020, over 220,000 souls have been lost due to the COVID-19 virus and it is estimated that many more lives will be lost before the end of the pandemic. COVID is a highly contagious virus....
Keith Mullins, long time Clermont resident, former City Council member and owner/operator of Bacchus Vino Etcetera, was the featured speaker at the May meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. Everyone in attendance can tell you that, if...
Kids have a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween this year thanks to the Clermont Police Department.
Clermont Police is hosting a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 30 in the front parking lot of police headquarters,...
Doris Bloodsworth, author, and local historian was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on May 8, 2018. Doris, who was accompanied by Clermont City Manager, Darren Gray, gave a presentation about the upcoming book “Clermont from...
On Saturday, November 14, from 8 am - 12 pm, twenty-one women of Beta Theta are holding a rummage sale!
Beta Theta-ESA is a community service organization with lots of rummage. They will be bringing their unwanted treasures to the Bell-Rescoe residence, to...