News across Lake County

National Night Out At Clermont Waterfront Park (October 1)
The Clermont Police Department, in partnership with the City of Clermont, is excited to invite residents to join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out, an annual event dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the people they…

Vendors Sought for Community Craft Sale At The Mascotte Church On October 10
The Mascotte Church is inviting crafters, artisans, and local vendors to participate in a Community Craft Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 9 am to 3 pm at the church, located at 15 N. Bay Lake Avenue in Mascotte. The event will provide shoppers with an opportunity to browse a…

8th Annual Ride for Relief: Ride with Purpose, Ride for the Heroes (October 10)
Rev up your engines and join the community for the 8th Annual Ride for Relief on Saturday, October 10, 2026, benefiting local veterans and their families in times of need. Registration begins at 8 am. Start & Finish at American Legion Post 55 (1063 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.…

On the Scene: Havana Nights IDW Foundation Gala
The IDW Foundation, founded by Jena Sullivan and Gloria Ebey, hosted its 3rd Annual IDW Foundation Gala, drawing an impressive crowd at the sold-out event. Guests embraced the evening's Havana Nights theme, arriving dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away. Adding to…

Better Life Church Invites Community To 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Latin Festival
Get ready for a day of music, culture, food, and family fun at the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Latin Festival, hosted by Better Life Church on Saturday, October 3, at Lake David Park (450 S Lake Ave) in Groveland. This FREE family-friendly event will bring the community together…

On the Scene: Foot Stomping Fun at Lakeridge Winery’s Harvest Fest
A little rain couldn't dampen the fun at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards' annual Harvest Festival, held Aug. 21-23 in Clermont. Crowds came ready to kick off their shoes for the grape-stomping competition, browse vendors offering plants, crafts and delicious food, and, most of all,…

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Alice Baker Celebration and Remembrance, "Company," at City Repertory Theatre, Gamble Jam, "Catch Me If You Can," at Limelight Theatre, a visit to Okahumpka, Florida.

Author Susan Beckham Zurenda Presents Her New Novel At Sunshine Book Company (Oct 11)
Readers will have an opportunity to meet award-winning author Susan Beckham Zurenda on Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at Sunshine Book Company (647 Lake Avenue, Clermont), where she will present her powerful new novel, No Way Out but Through. Inspired by the life of a…

Monster Dash 5K/10K Returns to Lake-Sumter State College on Halloween
Halloween enthusiasts, runners, walkers and community supporters are invited to lace up their running shoes and break out their best costumes for the Annual Monster Dash 5K/10K at Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The popular Halloween-themed event offers…

Minneola Book, Bake and Craft Sale (Oct 3)
by Josephine Dix, Library Manager Grab your friends and check out the Library’s Fall Book, Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, October 3 from 9am until 2pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 N. US-HWY 27 in Minneola. There will be 70 vendor tables full of handmade crafts and…

Groveland Library Book Sale (Sept 17 – 19)
The Marion Baysinger Memorial Library will host a three-day book sale Sept. 17-19 at its location, 756 W. Broad St., in Groveland. The sale will feature books recently removed from library shelves, a special estate collection of hardback books, as well as DVDs, games, puzzles and…

Miss Leesburg Crowns 2026 Queens During 40th Anniversary Pageant
Five young women have begun a year of representing their hometown after being crowned the 2026-27 queens of the Miss Leesburg Scholarship Program during its 40th annual pageant. Madison Aniello was crowned Tiny Miss Leesburg, Myrcella Ciceri was named Little Miss Leesburg, Raegan…