GROVELAND -- On Tuesday, October 23rd, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. the city of Groveland will be hosting a voter forum at the Puryear building located at 243 South Lake Avenue in Groveland. The…
New Fiscal Year Begins October 1st For The…
LEESBURG -- The fiscal year of Lake County’s annual budget starts today Oct. 1, until Sept. 30. The Office of Management & Budget will be managing the public funds approved by the Leesburg City Commissioners for…
Maintain Clean Storm Drains to Avoid Flooding
TAVARES -- Lake County Public Works is reminding residents to keep their storm drains clean to help minimize flooding and protect property. Storm drains are designed to channel excess precipitation, in the form of runoff, away…
Hurricane Florence- Overnight Update and Recent Deaths
More than a million people were told to evacuate prior to Hurricane Florence. South Carolina's governor, Henry McMaster, advised 8 counties along the 187 mile coastline to evacuate on Tuesday. Hurricane Florence made landfall about…
Manafort Scheduled for Court
Recently accused of money laundering, tax fraud, witness tampering and more, Robert Mueller has a plea hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. EST Friday after filing a new criminal indictment against Paul Manafort. This deal would…
Lake County welcomes new Communications Director
TAVARES, Fla. — Lake County Manager Jeff Cole recently announced his appointment of Elisha Pappacoda to the position of Director for the Office of Communications, beginning Sept. 8. “Elisha has developed strong working relationships with the media and stakeholder groups throughout Lake County…
Government Offices to Close For Labor Day; Solid…
TAVARES, Fla. — All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and Clerk of Court; the Lake County Animal Shelter; the Lake County Extension Center and Discovery…
Lake County seeks grant applicants for emergency food…
TAVARES, Fla. -- Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are encouraged to apply for $33,276 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA under the Emergency…
Mount Dora Deputy Clerk Honored with 2018 President’s…
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Mount Dora's Deputy City Clerk Misty Sommer was awarded the 2018 President's Award at a conference for City Clerks in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Florida Association of City Clerks hosts…
Lake County selects new economic development and tourism…
TAVARES, Fla. — Brandon Matulka has been named Executive Director of Lake County’s Agency for Economic Prosperity, which oversees the Offices of Elevate Lake, Visit Lake and the Fairgrounds and Events Center. Matulka joined Lake County…
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Continues Through June…
FLORIDA -- The 2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday continues through until June 7 allowing Florida residents to purchase items necessary to properly prepare for this hurricane season such as batteries, lights, tarps, and more. The…
Household hazardous waste collection events to be held…
TAVARES — Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at two collection events in March. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste…
Government offices to close for Presidents Day, Library…
TAVARES – All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Monday,…
Former U.S. Representative Corrine Brown Jailed at Coleman…
COLEMAN -- Former United States Representative Corrine Brown (Dem.) was jailed at the Coleman Federal Prison on Monday to begin serving her 5-year sentence on various charges including federal corruption and fraud that she was…
Leesburg Celebrates Florida City Government Week
LEESBURG, Fla - During the week of October 23 through October 29, Leesburg will be joining with other Florida cities in the celebration of Florida City Government Week. City government is the government closest to its…
Gov. Rick Scott Appoints Leesburg Police Chief to…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Local Police Chief Robert Hicks from the Leesburg Police Department was one of three officers appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council on Monday. According to…
Mount Dora Mayor Invites Residents for Coffee
MOUNT DORA, Fla. - In appreciation of Florida Cities Government Week, Mount Dora Mayor Nick Girone is inviting all residents to join him for "Coffee with the Mayor" on Friday, October, 27. Residents who join will…
Governor Scott Declares State of Emergency
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Emily early morning of July 31. The declaration came when Tropical Depression Six was upgraded to Tropical Storm Emily.…
Law Enforcement Responds to Trump’s Call to Not…
TAVARES, Fla. - Local officials have stopped short of criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent speech where he encouraged law enforcement officers not to be "too nice" with suspects during their arrest. But they were quick…
Families Can Expect Delays in 2017 Income Tax…
Tax season is almost upon us and families are beginning to check their mailboxes in hopes of finding their W-2's in order to file and receive their refunds as quickly as possible. This year, however,…
Lake County Board of County Commissioners Appoints New…
TAVARES — Commissioner Timothy I. Sullivan was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during the board’s meeting today. Re-elected during this year’s primary to his second term on the County…
Lake County Hosts Investiture Ceremony for Newly Elected…
TAVARES - The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting an investiture ceremony and reception where the newly elected county commissioners will be sworn in. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd…
Donald Trump Wins Presidency in Record-Breaking Election
Donald Trump takes the Presidency in an election that is said to be a record-breaking election with the amount of registered voters that turned out to vote. Trump broke out in the race with a…
Trump Gains 29 Electoral Votes with Florida Win
FLORIDA - Donald Trump keeps his lead in the 2016 Presidential Elections reaching 201 electoral votes after taking Florida with 4,577,375 making up 49% of the voters beating Clinton who received 4,445,680 making up 48% of the Florida…