The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) offers free COVID-19 testing to residents and non-residents, including children, at two locations. No testing criteria is required, and appointments are not necessary.
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park recently announced its 86th season will include digital streaming of performances.
Have you ever wondered about your family history? How did you come to live in the United States? Who was your first relative to arrive on the shores? Where did they come from? Why did they leave their homeland?
In advance of the fall semester beginning on Aug. 24, Lake-Sumter State College began a limited reopening of its campuses for student services on July 27.
Lake County Schools, with the help of Adult Medicine of Lake County, the Department of Health in Lake County and Lake County government, is making rapid testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus available at no cost to all district employees and students prior to the first day of school, Aug. 24.
Anointed Community Services International, in partnership with the Law Offices of S.A. Peterkin, offers free monthly Naturalization Clinics for those seeking U.S. citizenship and permanent residency. For more information, contact the ACSI office at 352-404-7898, ext. 101, at the Elese Tomlin…
If you’re one of the many people going stir crazy and looking for something to do, on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., you can connect with others for an online fundraiser to help local animals in need.
If you like TED talks, you’ll love TEDxLSSC Salon events, which will be held monthly at Lake-Sumter State College beginning in September. The theme for the upcoming event is “Life & Success…things you wish you learned in high school.” Talks will feature topics including financial literac…
Ron Hart, Jr., has been named executive director of the Lake County Water Authority. Hart previously served as LCWA water resources director for the past 23 years.
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently launched the Lake County Solar Co-op to help Lake County residents go solar. Partnering on the co-op are the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lake County, Poder Latinx, Sierra Club Central Florida Group and the Trout Lake Nature Center.
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 to $3,000 per household.
The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer.
As states loosen COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions and with the July 4th holiday weekend just around the corner, people are looking to take advantage of the easing of stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures.
Guido is 3-month-old male domestic shorthair blend cat with the best “mustache.” He loves to play with all kinds of toys and run around and be silly, like all kids his age. He also loves snuggling and lap time. And, according to The Animal League, Guido is quite talkative, chatting about his…
Social distancing guidelines forced many businesses to change the way they interact with their customers. Businesses deemed non-essential may not have been forced to shutter, but many were no longer allowed to welcome customers into their facilities.
Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, also known as UF/IFAS, is offering beginning and intermediate gardeners programs to help participants successfully grow their own food while protecting the environment. Tips will be provide…
Blake is a 7-month-old Dachshund/black mouth cur mix weighing 29 pounds.
Create your own succulent container garden in an Aug. 29 workshop hosted by the Clermont Garden Club. The two-hour fundraiser will begin at 10 a.m. at the club, 849 West Ave. in Clermont.
Longtime Pig on the Pond Festival event manager Cheryl Fishel died July 26 at South Lake Hospital after a battle with leukemia. She was 57.
Lake County is set to receive a total of $64 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, with a direct allocation of 25% ($16 million) being made available up front, and the remaining 75% ($48 million) only accessible via reimbursement after the initial $16…
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 recently donated a raised garden to the Lakes of Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center, so residents using wheelchairs would be able to do some gardening. The post commander and quartermaster went online, found and purchased one for $75. “W…
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County and Lake County Schools are conducting immunizations 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the following locations for school-age children:
Dr. David Moorhead, AdventHealth executive vice president and chief clinical officer, and Dr. Scott Brady, senior vice president of Ambulatory Systems for AdventHealth in Central Florida and president of AdventHealth Centra Care, participated in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s roundtable on coronavirus …
Free reusable cloth face coverings are available to Lake County residents while supplies last. Visit one of the following libraries to get yours:
Registration is open until Aug. 8 for South Lake Little League’s fall session. The program is for ages 4 and up.
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay and Assistant Superintendent Emily Weiskopf answered questions on Facebook Live last week about the reopening of Lake County schools this fall. Visit http://facebook.com/lakeschools to view a recording of the session.
Two episodes of Chad Hoover Fishing presented by FishUSA will feature Lake County, according to Lake County’s Office of Visit Lake. The first episode ran July 25, with multiple airings on FOX Sports Network. The episode was to air a total of 37 times throughout the week across FOX’s regional…
At the weekly AdventHealth Morning Briefing, medical professionals discussed health concerns as schools prepare to reopen during the COVID-19 crisis in Central Florida.
The Friday Farmers’ Market at Cagan Crossings features around 20-plus vendors selling everything from hydroponic produce and London meat pies, to fresh baked goods and jewelry. The Market takes place in the area between the Cagan Crossings Town Center and Cagan Crossings Community Library, e…
Dumpling is an 11-week-old, female domestic shorthair blend. Being so young, she would be a great first cat, as she will bond quickly with her person. Her friends call her a “little dumpling,” hence the name. She can be a little bashful at first, but once she warms up, she loves to play and …
Aug. 10, Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239 will install new leadership at its regular membership meeting. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The installing officer is 6th District Adjutant, Mike Seidel. New officers are Commander Don Grieb, 1st Vice Commander Joe Landon, 2nd Vice Commander Ch…
When is used in conjunction with traditional teaching, virtual learning may provide students with a more well-rounded experience.
Meeting a July 29 deadline, nearly 40,000 parents submitted Enrollment Intent Forms to Lake County Schools indicating which instructional option they prefer for their children when schools open next month.
For over 25 years, CornerStone Music has been a staple in downtown Clermont, selling quality musical instruments and gear at affordable prices. CornerStone also offers instruction on many stringed instruments and repairs on almost any instrument. Working closely with the local middle and hig…
We have so much to be proud of here in Lake County Schools. We are part of a community that cares about and supports its children. With dedicated teachers, staff and administrators coupled with strong parent engagement and the support of community businesses and organizations, our students h…
The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars.
Thrive Clermont hosted its first-ever Virtual Community Engagement Pop-Up on July 28. Teens interested in giving back to the South Lake County community had the opportunity to learn about what makes a great volunteer and how volunteering can build applicable skills, and also hear from organi…
Pooh Bear is a 3-year-old Chihuahua weighing just 8 pounds.
For nearly 19 years, Karen McMican was used to seeing her husband, Phil, wearing a mask in public. As a double-lung recipient in 2001, Phil wore a mask to keep away from germs and stay healthy. Phil died in December 2019. Then, COVID-19 appeared. Knowing masks save lives, Karen put her skill…
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra has a new all-virtual performance experience for Summer 2020. A concert series features musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in performances of favorite works of chamber music. Concerts run Saturdays at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8, 15 and 22. All concerts…
Hurricane season has blown into town, and Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn more about these storms with the new “Earth’s Forecast: Hurricanes and Climate Change” exhibition.
Editor’s note: For our series highlighting local veterans during July, we had planned to chat with Korean War veteran Forrest “Woody” Boyd. Sadly, he passed away on June 24, before we had a chance to interview him. To honor his memory and service, his daughter spoke with us recently, recount…
“Kilroy Was Here” became a symbol of Americans fighting in World War II. His unique face with that long nose peeking over a wall was seen by many a service man and woman all over the world. But where and how did it start, and was there a real Kilroy behind the design?
The South Lake County Rotary Club recently named Oscar Brea and Sam Worrell its 2019-2020 Rotarians of the Year. Oscar is a newer member who has stepped into many leadership roles. He will serve as treasurer president elect this new rotary year. He also contributed greatly to the South Lake …
Two changes have been made to early voting sites for the upcoming primary elections in Lake County. In south Lake County, a new early voting site was added at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 S. US Hwy. 27 in Clermont. In north Lake County, early voting returns to the W.T. Bland…
Thanks to a local scholarship organization, Lake Technical College’s Adult Education students will receive an automatic scholarship valued at $30 to cover their fall tuition. This can be used by both returning and new GED® Prep and English language (ESOL) students.
Find nonpartisan information with both general and state-specific information on the upcoming primary election, Aug. 18, at VOTE411.org. Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund in October 2006, the site is a “one-stop-shop” for election related-information. At the site, visitor…
The Education Foundation of Lake County recently announced that the Take Stock in Children Program, serving Lake and Sumter counties, has once again rated Gold at the state level.
Parents, if you haven’t already heard, Wednesday, July 29, is your deadline to complete the online Parent Intent Form to let the Lake County Schools district know your preference for how and where your child will learn. Four options are offered: traditional, Lake County Virtual School, Modif…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging all Americans to recycle materials from their households and properly dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in preparation for the demolition of the old Green Swamp Bridge and construction of a replacement bridge. The bridge is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Co…
