March 9, Lake County Fire Rescue’s Chief Jim Dickerson was awarded the 2022 Chief Craig E. Haun Leadership Award. Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association President John Miller, accompanied by Maria Haun, widow of the award’s namesake; selection committee chair Fire Chief Mike Johansmeyer; a…
At the March 4 EcoExpo 2023, more than 200 people gathered to learn about and discuss topics including protecting natural resources, conservation strategies, alternative energy, smart growth and the effects of climate change in Lake County.
EUSTIS, Fla. – The City of Eustis welcomes talent from all over the world with street performers, also known as “buskers,” at this year’s 7th Annual Eustis Busker Festival on Saturday, March 25.
The 88th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City ended March 12 with an emotional concert as its final headliner performance was by Lynyrd Skynyrd, the classic rock band that lost founding member Gary Rossington just a week before the concert. He was 71 years old.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Lake County wants to raise public awareness.
When Terry Fiest was a little boy, his dad, Tony, had a passion for buying and restoring wooden boats.
This week, A Forever Home Animal Rescue is featuring Faygo, a 6-year-old female beagle weighing approximately 23 pounds.
Wilma is a super sweet 1 year old female Plott Hound mix. She loves receiving attention and cuddling. She does well with other dogs and kids (cats unknown but can be tested). Wilma will make a wonderful companion, consider meeting this love bug at our shelter.
March 18–19, the waters of Lake Dora in Tavares will come alive with the roaring sound and amazing sights of the Florida Vintage Race Boat Club’s “Spring Thunder.”
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS – The Lake County History Day annual competition involving teachers and students from schools across the county was held at Tavares Middle School on March 4. This year’s program asked middle and high school students to research a topic related to the theme “Frontiers in Hi…
TAVARES – The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host its annual Operation Green Light event March 20–24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, to help those with a suspended driver’s license, nearing a suspension, or in past-due collections to save money on select delin…
A delegation consisting of Lake County Board of Commissioners Chair Kirby Smith; County Manager Jennifer Barker; attorney-lobbyist Chris Carmody; and Angie Langley, CEO of Langley Consulting Group, recently traveled to Tallahassee to present the county’s priorities in advance of the upcoming…
Like-minded, hard-working women got together March 9 at a pink champagne party to kick off Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter’s six-week fundraising campaign to build a local resident a new house.
February was a very dry month for much of Lake County, as shown in this map from the St. Johns River Water Management District. With less than an inch of rain recorded throughout most of the county and several neighboring counties, crunchy lawns and dusty cars became common sights.
Feb. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter at-home diagnostic test that can differentiate and detect influenza A and B, commonly known as the flu, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently published updates to the mammography regulations to, among other things, require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts, strengthen the FDA’s oversight and enforcement of facilities and help interpreting phy…
Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit and loans. It also helps prepare people for life changes and weather the unexpected. Financial knowledge is essential when planning for retirement.
Looking for fine art and fun crafts? The Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts offers that and more March 18–19, as more than 250 artists and handcraft exhibitors take over downtown Mount Dora to sell their wares.
Singer-songwriter Sara Evans is coming to the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages for a May 6 concert.
Peg Alvator, of Mount Dora, send in this recent photo of two sandhill cranes she saw in Pine Meadows Conservation Area in Eustis.
The 42nd Sunnyland Boat Festival on Lake Dora will be held March 24–26, and organizers are seeking volunteers to help run the show.
Last Wednesday morning, March 8, marked the 25th anniversary of Umatilla Elementary School’s Rocket Day, when the community celebrated fifth-grade students who flew rockets that they built from scratch.
This week, A Forever Home Animal Rescue is featuring Emmett, a 14-month-old Australian Shepherd weighing 38 pounds.
Shelby is a precious 1.5 year old female Terrier mix weighing around 40lbs. She has a loving personality and does well with other dogs (cats unknown, we can test). Shelby is a sweet girl who would make a great companion. Consider getting to know her at our shelter!
The grand opening of Carter’s Ace Hardware of North Eustis included free demonstrations and give-away opportunities for customers March 3–4, along with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Eustis City Commissioners, Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, store leaders and Carter famil…
In March, all donations made to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter will be matched by Leesburg-based RoMac Building Supply. The $20,000 matching challenge funds the Youth Construction Academy in partnership with Leesburg High School, so students in the program have opportunity to build a ho…
Congratulations! Pictured here are the rest of the winners of the Florida Strawberry Festival coloring contest who didn’t get featured last week including Gannon Ware, 7, Addyson Ware, 9, Bryson Creamer, 14. The winners received a four-pack of admission tickets per family to the Florida Stra…
The 42nd Sunnyland Boat Festival on Lake Dora will be held March 24–26, and organizers are seeking volunteers to help run the show.
This week, A Forever Home Animal Rescue is featuring Bodhi, a 9-year-old border collie/corgi mix weighing approximately 35 pounds.
The recent weeklong festivities at Georgefest in Eustis included representation from local veterans, who handed out free flags and participated in the event’s parade.
Caroline Malone of Triangle News Leader captured this image of the Lake Square Mall Carnival’s opening night on March 1 in Leesburg. The carnival ran through March 5.
The cost of owning a vehicle has risen dramatically in recent years. Though prices at the gas pump have done much to stretch drivers’ budgets, supply shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic hit motorists’ bottom lines even before the average gallon of gas reached unimaginable levels in mi…
First, it was his grandfather. Then, just over a year later, his mother. Ultimately, terminal diseases took their toll. Kevin Nandan’s grandfather died from kidney disease. His mother died from esophageal cancer.
Good Boy Alert!! Meet Prince. He is a 3 year old male American Bulldog mix weighing around 82lbs. He is super friendly with all people and other dogs (cats unknown, we can test). Prince is happy dog ready to be spoiled in his furever home, will that be with you?
Feb. 23, a public-private entity, the Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership formally introduced itself to the public. The conglomeration consists of government, private businesses, chambers of commerce, educational and workforce organizations, as well as other stakeholders to col…
The 102nd Lake County Fair will be here before you know it, and the Lake County Library System is offering families a deal to go to the fair.
LEESBURG – Lake County Schools students will shine on stage and behind the scenes in a new locally produced TV show that airs next week, showcasing musical talent as students compete for prizes.
Tavares, FL (February 24, 2023) ~ The City of Tavares 15th Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ will be held Friday and Saturday, March 10–11 in Wooton Park. The family-friendly event features live music, seaplane competitions, BBQ, vendors, a family fun zone, a drone show, and more.
Feb. 17, the Camellia Garden Club of Eustis dedicated a National Garden Club Blue Star By-Way marker at the Eustis Memorial Library to honor all veterans.
The St. Johns River Water Management District recently announced it will conduct maintenance at the Lake Apopka North Shore property beginning March 20. During this time, the McDonald Canal Boat Ramp, Shad Boat Ramp and North Shore Trailhead will be inaccessible.
LEESBURG, Fla. – Lake-Sumter State College is expanding its presence in Lake and Sumter counties with a new location in South Lake County’s rapidly growing Four Corners area.
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present its Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 at Living Drama Theatre in Eustis and March 10 at Minneola City Hall in Minneola.
When Ben and Eve Passmore moved to Florida after spending 11 years working with a non-profit in Malta, one of the things Ben missed most was the European beer.
Leo is a happy-go-lucky 1.5 year old male Terrier mix. He currently weighs 36lbs and is working on gaining a little more weight. He is very friendly with all people and is playful with other dogs (cats unknown, but can be tested). Leo is looking for love and is ready to be adopted!
This week, A Forever Home Animal Rescue is featuring RC (“Really Cute”), a sweet 5-year-old Beagle mix weighing approximately 24 pounds.
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers for manufacturing and selling e-liquids without marketing authorization. This is the first time the FDA has filed CMP complaints against tob…
John Tyler Bryan, 29, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Umatilla, graduating from Umatilla High School class of 2012. He was a journeyman lineman for Service Electric. Tyler was a member of the International Brotherho…
SUZANNE MARY HOWARD, age 78 of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on May 22, 2022. Born on October 13, 1943 to Richard and Beatrice Howard in Columbus, Ohio. She was the wife of the late Randall Keith Stephens. Suzanne was a flight attendant with the National Airlines and met "Randy" a pilot. H…
Patricia L. Woodard, 93 of Eustis, Florida, passed away on August 8, 2022.
Donald (OTIE) Koenke passed away peacefully sitting in his favorite club chair overlooking the boats in the Alexandria Bay harbor on August 28, 2022, at age 87.
Mary E. “Lib” McCormick French, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on January 14, 2022. She was born on September 2, 1929, to Oscar and Nora Walker in Walland, TN.
