News across Lake County

South Lake Chamber Ends Clermont Cops’ Winning Streak at Battle for Hope
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce took home the championship belt at Find, Feed & Restore’s Battle for Hope fundraiser Saturday evening, (Sept. 26), ending the Clermont Police Department’s five-year run as champion. Chamber board members and staff faced off against officers in…

Clermont Woman’s Club Members Attend The First Responders Breakfast
Clermont Woman’s Club recently attended the First Responders Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Members from the Club were privileged to be able to attend to honor our dedicated Lake County Sheriff’s Department, local police and fire departments.…
South Lake Chamber Claims Championship Belt at Sold-Out Battle for Hope
Laughter filled the room, friendly rivalries took center stage, and generosity stole the show at the sold-out Battle for Hope: Cops vs. Chamber, presented by AdventHealth. Held at the Wesley Center, the annual event brought together community leaders, businesses, and residents…

Guru Indian Restaurant Celebrates 12 Tasty Years! Plus Now Offering Clermont a Beautiful Venue for All of Your Special Events
by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions Uday Kadam and his Guru Indian Restaurant team are now celebrating their 12th anniversary. Guru offers you a very unique local experience in high quality Indian dining with the best customer service experiences. Guru Indian Restaurant was…

A BIG Win For The South Lake High School Eagles At Home On Sept 25
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School Football The SLHS Eagles opened district play by shutting out Wekiva this past Friday, Sept 25 scoring 34-0 at Eagle stadium. The Eagle offense had over 450 yards on the offensive side of the ball and multiple players had strong…

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.

Sunshine Water Plant Experienced Brief Outage
The precautionary boil water advisory for the Northern Water Treatment Plant service area has officially been lifted as of 7:00 am on Sunday, September 27. The required testing has been completed, and the water has been confirmed safe for normal use. *******

Virginia’s Pancake Palace Serves Pizza-Sized Pancakes; Changes Lives
There’s a reason people are talking about the pancakes at Virginia’s Pancake Palace. Their pancakes are 14 inches across, so large they arrive on a pizza pan, and they are piled with toppings. They’re fluffy, photogenic and designed to be shared, unless one is hungry enough to…

Vickie Williams Sentenced to Life in Mount Dora Couple’s Murders
Jurors on Friday cast their votes for life instead of the death penalty for Vickie Williams in the vicious stabbing murders of Darryl and Sharon Getman in their Mount Dora home at Waterman Village. It took less than an hour Tuesday to find her guilty of two counts of first-degree…

Starting the School Year at Montverde Academy with Spirit Through the Decades
Submitted by Montverde Academy On Wednesday, September 16, the first pep rally of the school year brought students and faculty together for an afternoon of music, games, friendly competition, and plenty of school spirit. Sponsored by the Arts and Athletics Leadership Committee…