The Wm. H. Suggs Memorial Post 5277 chapter of the VFW has set up a table honoring the 13 military men and women who perished in the Sept. 2 terrorist attack by an ISIS-K suicide bomber at the Hamed Karzi Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
FDLE agents arrested Jeremy Edward Kevitt, 50, of Clermont, on Sept. 7 for grand theft and organized fraud. Agents believe he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the Clermont Police Officers Union.
The River Clermont Church of Clermont is teaming up with Prophet Charlie Shamp and his team, bringing Awake America, a three day mass crusade, to Waterfront Park in Downtown Clermont from 6-9 p.m., Sept. 23-25.
The first meeting of the season for the Clermont Woman’s Club took place 12:30 P.M., Sept. 7.
6 a.m.: Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari travel on Colgan Air Flight 5930 from Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine, to Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts.[3]
Peggy Crouch, who lives on a little lake in the Eustis area, sent in this photo of her “neighbors,”a couple fun photos of her neighbors – a pair of black-bellied whistling ducks with their young.
This past Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, author Gary Corsair shared his insights into two topics of local history, the infamous Groveland Four saga and the Wildwood High School Wildcats’ 1964 Florida State Football Championship win. Both presentations were through the Sumter County Library System.
TAVARES — The Lake County Library System now offers LinkedIn Learning, a computer and professional development platform, for its library card holders.
I hesitated to write this, since reliving that day every year is so difficult, but I saw your request in the Clermont News Leader, and I decided to tell the story from my view as a United Airlines employee.
EUSTIS — A regular Meeting of Lake Technical College’s Board of Directors be held starting 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 in the Board Room, Building A, of Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt St.
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OAKLAND —Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation at the BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager 9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9 via Zoom.
at Daytona International Speedway; qualified candidates will be offered jobs on-site
It was a beautiful late summer day with clear skies, moderate temperatures and low humidity at our home in Northern Virginia.
“Does Candace have a boyfriend,” I inquired of Scott one day last summer.
In 2001 I was an Airport Systems Analyst for US Air-ways Airlines in Pittsburgh. My assigned area was Airport operations, where I wrote procedures, and processes for the airports, as well as developing and testing requirements for enhancements of the computer applications used to manage pas…
On 9-11 I could not leave my house, although I was up early. My husband, Carmine and I lived in Woodbury, Long Island, NY. That fateful morning I missed my usual Long Island Railroad train and Carmine drove me to the Hicksville station.
I had an appointment, later in the morning in Tampa. I was heading down I-4 listening to the radio when the first plane hit. I wasn’t sure what I was hearing as the news broke. I called home for more information, learned more but continued on to my meeting. I was almost there anyway.
In 2001, Perry Sangastiano was working for a spinal bracing manufacturer located in Eatontown, New Jersey, and he was set to meet with 20 surgeons in San Francisco that September.
Rob Little remembers exactly when he decided he wanted to be a comedian.
Sept.11, 2001 was an average Tuesday morning. I was working for a telecommunications company and had a meeting scheduled to go over a customer’s plans for expansion. On the way, I stopped at a local grocery to pick up snacks for the meeting. Behind the check-out counter a small television wa…
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” (Henry David Thoreau, “Walden”)
Kerry Burns sent this photo of a Pileated Woodpecker in her yard. She said they frequently hear the birds’ distinct call around the property, but rarely see them.
OAKLAND — Town residents are invited to envision the future character of Oakland Avenue and Tubb Street by providing their input during the first of two planned public meetings starting at 6 p.m., Sept. 2 at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St.
Tavares — Lake County is inviting the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. for the Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail and Trailhead located at 26656 County Road 46A, Mount Plymouth.
It’s hard to believe all these number of years have passed as we are coming upon a sad milestone, the twentieth anniversary of 9-11.
Clermont (August 19, 2021) – Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Grant comes from Live Well Foundation of South Lake
At approximately 5 p.m., Aug. 10, a Clermont Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a driver who had failed to stop at a stop sign.
Employees, community members and students eligible
My name is Romeo and I am a 10-year-old Beagle/Foxhound Blend and I weigh approximately 30 pounds.
Funds will help save more pet lives in Central Florida
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the events of 9-11, the city will be observing the date of the tragic event starting 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 U.S. Highway 27 South.
Lake Technical College’s Adult Education program is kicking off its fall semester with a variety of classes, including GED® Preparation and English language (ESOL) coursework.
Third doses recommended for immunosuppressed patients
At the Aug. 18 Groveland City Council meeting, members were asked to consider the fate of the African American Cemetery located adjacent to the Praise Temple Christian Academy.
Lake County Schools is continuing its online COVID-19 Data Dashboard as the 2021–2022 school year gets underway.
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“Pampering your pets is more than dressing them up. It’s about bonding,” said Heather Reid, Clermont resident and owner of the online pet accessory boutique, Loved and Pampered Pets.
A ribbon cutting ceremony held Aug. 12 celebrates the transfer of ownership of Kim’s Cabbage Patch.
It’s hard to believe all these number of years have passed as we are coming upon a sad milestone, the twentieth anniversary of 9-11.
