In these strange times, more people may be finding themselves in need of some assistance, whether it’s related to mental health services, financial aid or something else that’s weighing them down. United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties provides 2-1-1, an information and referral service th…
Essie is a 20-pound cutie that’s just over 2 years old. She was living on her own for a long time, which is why she’s considered semi-feral. Essie had a human once, because she does like attention once she trusts you, but you need to be very patient with her. She lets her current caretakers …
As Florida reopens and demand for COVID-19 testing falls, AdventHealth is phasing out community drive-up testing in Lake County and the other six counties where it was offered.
When businesses and schools shutdown, OneBlood experienced rapid cancellations of blood drives.
Effective last week, the following Lake County libraries now offer curbside service:
Clermont Baptist Church will be handing out free nonperishable food this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 16115 Old Highway 50 in Clermont. This is the second Saturday the church has offered the service.
Clermont News Leader recently asked readers for examples of kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the people we heard from, Clermont resident Kathy Moore, shared the following story with us. Enjoy!
Lake County Fire Rescue plans to begin sterilizing N95 masks for reuse among first responders in Lake County. In partnership with the Florida Department of Health, the Lake County Office of EMS and Medical Director, and the Lake County Office of Public Safety Support, the procured hydrogen p…
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging the public to wear cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As many continue to self-isolate, tracing family histories can be a great way to relive any boredom.
Project Scholars, the parent organization and host of Pig on the Pond Community Festival, named four south Lake County students who will each receive up to $10,000 in scholarships – $2,500 for each year they attend college.
FDA-approved swab or antibody tests will be administered to Lake County residents for $20 through May 17. The following sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
According to Albert Einstein, every crisis is an opportunity for education and innovation. As we find new ways to entertain our homeschooled children, working on improving their oral health can be a great way to start reinforcing good habits.
In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using common household products to sanitize homes, offices and public spaces. As people take such precautions…
Sunshine Community Foundation has established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, which will operate in partnership with local governments, schools, the private sector and individuals to address current and emerging needs, and strategically fill gaps in support to expand local capacity to su…
With hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. currently infected with COVID-19, the American Patient Rights Association (APRA), a nonprofit consumer organization for patients, is working to help those who will need to be hospitalized. APRA has published an online hospital safety guide for…
The Community Foundation of South Lake County activated its Disaster Relief Fund last month to meet critical needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a funder to nonprofit organizations providing essential services in Lake County, the foundation quickly mobilized its resources, streamlined its…
Hurricane season officially kicks off June 1. Are you ready? May 3-9 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Organized by NOAA’s National Weather Service, the awareness campaign focuses on how to plan ahead for hurricanes.
After careful consideration and discussion with City Manager Darren Gray, the City of Clermont reopened the city’s boat ramp and all city parks with select amenities, effective May 1, Mayor Gail Ash announced last week.
Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated.
Community Health Centers, Inc. now offers COVID-19 drive-up testing in the dental parking lot, 210 E 7th St in Apopka. Testing is for symptomatic patients, including those with shortness of breath, fever, body aches and/or cough. Testing will be done by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesda…
Specialized Rehabilitation Physician Group of Clermont recently delivered personal protective equipment to skilled nursing homes facilities in Central Florida to deal with the health crisis caused by COVID-19.
Officer Conrad Buckley, who served as a patrol officer the City of Clermont for two years, has died due to the coronavirus, the Clermont Police Department announced last week. He had traveled to the Boston area to attend to a family emergency at the end of March and self-quarantined per CDC …
Clermont’s history is long and interesting, and it’s been captured in the comprehensive hardcover book, “Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions,” recently published by the Cooper Memorial Library Association.
Are you looking to find more internal peace and balance amidst the current chaos? Don’t know how you will make it another month under a stay at home directive? Need an excuse to pull away from electronics?
In 1888 when Hattie Daggett first visited Clermont from Philadelphia, she was already a successful career woman—a nurse who worked for famous doctors.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 recently named William McCarthy of Tavares the 2020 winner of a $10,000 Ray Scholarship. The scholarship will provide funds for a young person to complete flight training for a private pilot’s license at any flight school.
A Forever Home Animal Rescue is open and safe to visit. The organization is following social distance rules, with one family in the lobby at a time, as well as outside meet-n-greets. People can stop by for a visit any day of the week at 2950 CR 561 in Tavares between noon and 4 p.m.
If you’ve received your stimulus payment from the Internal Revenue Service and have a little to spare, consider supporting your local small businesses.
Forty Easter baskets brightened the holiday for little ones in need when the Groveland Masonic Lodge #190 donated the baskets to the Faith Neighborhood Center earlier this month. Shown here are Faith Neighborhood Center Executive Director Patricia Kry, center, and Lodge members Mike Mohr, le…
When Little Lake Harris Shores resident Debi Cobb found herself staying home in response to COVID-19, she quickly realized she needed something to keep her busy, and she started thinking of all the fabric that she’d hung onto for years. Maybe she could make protective face masks.
If you haven’t received your stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service yet, you may want to look up the payment status. You can check the status on your “Economic Impact Payment,” also called stimulus checks, by visiting this page on the IRS.gov website: https://www.irs.gov/coronaviru…
As part of Lake County’s effort to promote public health and safety amid COVID-19, Lake County Board of County Commissioners meetings will be held virtually, as authorized by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Executive Order 20-69.
COVID-19 testing opportunities have increased in Lake County, as the county partners with Adult Medicine of Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Lake Sumter State College and the Florida Department of Health to offer testing at three locations at a reduced cost.
Some 600 families received free dinner April 10, when the City of Groveland partnered with Hope International Church and others for a Community Unity Drive-Thru event. Each family received one free large pizza and a two-liter soda, as a “thinking of you” gesture to the community.
Any Floridian who has lost their job due to COVID-19 is encouraged to complete a Reemployment Assistance application.
Debbie Selsavage, president of Coping with Dementia LLC, and Linda Burhans, host of Connecting Caregiver Radio, have teamed up to offer online support group meetings for friends and families of individuals living with dementia.
Lake County Tax Collector recently announced the extension and waiving of delinquency fees of certain licenses under the authority of executive orders by Gov. Ron DeSantis, which was in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Kings Ridge Women’s Club is accepting applications for college scholarships for 2020 from students graduating from East Ridge High School, Lake Minneola High School and South Lake High School.
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises around the country, health care systems are facing shortages of critical supplies to keep their workforce safe. Hospital leaders, including those at AdventHealth, are scouring the world for masks and other protective equipment.
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in Publix-owned shopping centers that have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The relief package includes waiving rent for two months, as well as waiving payments for common area maintenance fees and taxes, regardless of the tenant’…
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida continues to serving local residents with job training and job placement programs, and has transitioned its Job Connection Center online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Job-seekers in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake Brevard and Volusia counties wi…
Giovanny and Chris Andrade of Flying Scissors Salon in Clermont are looking for a way to not only keep their doors open, but continue to serve clientele and those less fortunate through the coronavirus pandemic.
Calling all good eggs! The Clermont News Leader is seeking reader help in identifying random acts of kindness people have experienced or initiated in these times of COVID-19.
At the end of March, Lake County Fire Rescue firefighter Shane Helton was promoted to lieutenant, Lieutenant Kraig Gilligan was promoted to training captain and Lieutenant Glenn Bidwell was promoted to battalion chief.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect daily life, news and information are constantly updated. Here’s a quick runådown of City of Clermont information as it stands at press time.
This photo by Ray San Fratello is one of several featured photos on the City of Clermont Facebook page.
April 22 is Earth Day, and even though people aren’t organizing group activities to honor the 50th anniversary of this environmentally focused day, there’s still plenty going on around the world.
