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Lake County Animal Shelter Celebrates America250 with July Adoption Promotion |
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (167+ words) The Lake County Animal Shelter is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a special adoption promotion designed to give pets a second chance at forever homes. The shelter currently has nearly 450 pets under its umbrella of care, making community adoptions more important…...
Celebrity Dancers Prepare for the 20th Anniversary of Stepping Out for Education |
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (377+ words) While the lights won't come up on the Venetian Center stage until the end of July, months of preparation are already underway as eight local community leaders trade their everyday roles for dance shoes in anticipation of the 20th annual Stepping…...
Former MDCA Standout Josef Alleyne Returns to Shape the Next Generation |
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (449+ words) The name Josef Alleyne may already be familiar to Mount Dora Christian Academy football fans. A 2013 graduate of MDCA, Josef left an unforgettable mark on the program as a team captain and earned MVP honors on both offense and defense....
Sorrento Elementary Earns "A" Rating Soaring Under Principal Nicole Brouhard |
15+ hour, 46+ min ago (448+ words) Sorrento Elementary School has earned an "A" grade for the 2025-26 school year, marking the first time the Lake County school has received the top rating since 2014. "As the proud principal of this incredible school, I have eagerly awaited for this…...
Umatilla High Earns First A Rating, Becomes Lake County's Top Traditional High School |
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (321+ words) Umatilla High School has earned its first-ever A school grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking a historic milestone for the school. According to school officials, Umatilla High earned 682 points in the state's accountability system, making it the highest-performing…...
Mount Dora's Little Something Different Puts a Fresh Spin on Familiar Favorites |
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (904+ words) At first glance, Little Something Different feels less like a restaurant and more like someone's eclectic living room. Colorful mismatched tables and chairs fill the intimate dining space and chandeliers hang overhead. Paintings, antiques and whimsical d'cor create a cozy…...
Where to Celebrate Independence Day Across Lake and Sumter Counties |
1+ day, 32+ min ago (495+ words) Fireworks will light up skies across Lake and Sumter counties this Independence Day as communities prepare for a weekend of celebrations ranging from hometown festivals and patriotic ceremonies to live concerts and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a lakeside…...
Michael Ray Returns Home to Headline Eustis' America250 Hometown Celebration |
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (328+ words) Country music star and Eustis native Michael Ray will return to his hometown to headline the City of Eustis" annual Hometown Celebration as the community kicks off America"s 250th anniversary on Friday, July 3, at Ferran Park. Ray will take the…...
De Santis Unveils Abraham Lincoln Statue in The Villages as Part of America 250 Initiative |
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (493+ words) Gov. Ron De Santis visited The Villages on Tuesday to unveil a statue of President Abraham Lincoln, describing it as part of Florida's ongoing effort to commemorate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary and promote civics education. "We're here to help bring…...
Soccer Standout Noah Graczyk Focused on Growth, Leadership and the Next Level |
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (277+ words) School: East Ridge High School & Lake-Sumter State College Position: Center Back " Getting started: My interest in soccer started as a young child after watching my first World Cup in 2014. I started playing competitively 12 years ago and have played ever since....