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South Lake Tablet
Published 21 hours agoCity of Groveland Selects New Police Chief From Within Groveland Police Department Ranks
from David Jones, City of Groveland The City of Groveland has selected Groveland Police Department Lt. Sammy Anderson to continue his service to the City as GPD’s newest Police Chief. Amid the departure of the former Chief, Fire Chief Kevin Carroll took on the mantle of interim…
South Lake Tablet
Published October 01Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Northern Service Area
From The City of Groveland The City of Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory issued September 29 for the City’s Northern Water Treatment Plant service area. The advisory was issued following a water main break near the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant that…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 25Lake County’s Lands And Trails Committee Votes To Suggest Appraisal For Wilson Island
submitted by Lexie Farmer, Lake County The Lake County Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee (PLTAAC) voted to forward three properties, including Wilson Island in Groveland, to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for consideration. The Board will now…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 23FY2026-27 Budget Adopted By The City Of Groveland
by David Jones, City of Groveland After months of careful planning and review, the City of Groveland has adopted its FY2026-27 budget with a focus on providing property tax relief, maintaining essential services, investing in critical infrastructure and protecting the City’s…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 17Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment Could Bring Property Tax Relief — and Big Questions for Local Governments
Florida voters may soon have the opportunity to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that could dramatically reduce property taxes for homeowners and potentially pave the way for eliminating many property taxes on primary residences. Under the proposal, the first…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 14Mayor’s Column September 2026: Remembering, Celebrating and Staying Connected
Champions, September gives us an opportunity to remember where we have been, celebrate who we are, and continue strengthening the connections that make Clermont such a special community. This month, we will come together as the City commemorates the 25th anniversary of September…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 10City Of Clermont Give Special Recognition To Three Heroic Firefighters
by City of Clermont Three Clermont firefighters were recognized by the Clermont City Council for their bravery and teamwork during the rescue of a woman trapped inside her burning home the night of July […]
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 09Lake County presses pause on accepting data center applications
Commissioners are planning local regulations that will make it hard to place a large-scale data center in unincorporated Lake County.
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 04Additional Lake, Sumter Agencies Suspend Automated License Plate Readers, Flock Cams
Law enforcement agencies across Lake and Sumter counties are suspending or ending automated license plate reader programs as privacy concerns and new state restrictions reshape the future of the technology. The rapid succession of announcements has also created confusion over…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 04Groveland Tackles Reclaimed Water Pressure With Two Upgrades
Alleviating reclaimed water pressure issues is a top priority for the City of Groveland, with work well underway on two separate projects aimed at upgrading City infrastructure and increasing supply during periods of increased demand. The City is confident both complex projects…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 03Police Hit Pause On License Plate Cameras: Clermont and Groveland Suspend ALPR Programs, Citing Privacy Concerns, Oversight Questions And The Need For Clearer Rules
Clermont and Groveland suspend ALPR programs, citing privacy concerns, oversight questions and the need for clearer rules. A technology that can help police find stolen cars, locate missing people and connect vehicles to serious crimes is now sitting on the sidelines in two Lake…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 02Lake County Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras After Heated Public Backlash
Lake County commissioners getting an earful from residents concerned about privacy voted Tuesday to pull the plug on license plate reader cameras. Chairwoman Leslie Campione, who wanted to give Sheriff Peyton Grinnell a chance to give his input in a future meeting, had to fight…