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Toho Water will flush lines along 192, Neptune this week; see where
Toho Water Authority will flush water lines this week in areas that surround Fish Lake east of Partin Settlement Road. That includes Kings Crest and Henry Partin Road, and areas along 192 between Partin Settlement Road and Florida's Turnpike. Customers are likely to experience a temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water. Water pressure and clarity will return once flushing operations in the area are completed.
Sports Spotlight Shines On South Lake County -- A Premier Training Site For Olympic Athletes
South Lake County, particularly the areas of Clermont and Montverde, has become a favored training ground for athletes from around the world, including those preparing for the 2024 Olympics. This region's appeal lies in its world-class facilities, supportive environment, and commitment...
Engage With Lake County’s Leaders At The 2024 Lake County Hob Nob
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) is hosting the premier political event of the season, the 2024 Lake County Hob Nob, presented by Walt Disney World Resort, at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The 2024 Lake...
Flagler Beach Centennial Celebration Seeks Volunteers
The organizers for the upcoming Flagler Beach Centennial Celebration are seeking volunteers to help plan the event ahead of the city’s 100th anniversary. The Flagler Beach Celebrates Committee are holding a meeting next week at City Hall to go over the details. The meeting will be open to any...
Round 1: Melbourne surfer dominates iconic Teahupo'o wave, secures first place at Olympics Games
MELBOURNE, Fla. — A Melbourne surfer made a splash at the Paris Olympics after successfully riding the iconic Teahupo'o wave and placing first in her round-one heat on Saturday. Caroline Marks is a reigning world champion surfer from Melbourne, Florida. She dominated round one, heat one, of the women’s...
TV20′s Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Vanguard Knights
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Vanguard football program isn’t interested in good seasons; the Knights are only interested in great seasons. Finishing number one is the goal and finishing a game short of that goal one year ago has this team fired up. There is a tradition of success under Head Coach Edwin Farmer and a mindset to strive for greatness.
Lightning sparks fires at golf course and home in The Villages
Lightning sparked fires on Friday at a golf course and a home in The Villages. The Villages Public Safety Department responded to a small brush fire on the fairway at the Lowlands Executive Golf Course, near the Water Lily Recreation Center. The fire was contained to an area of about 75 to 25 feet and was quickly extinguished by a fire crew.
Villages board to take key step to crack down on businesses in homes
A government board will be taking a step toward cracking down on businesses operating at homes in The Villages. The Village Center Community Development District Board will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Savannah Center to consider a rule change that would allow for enforcement of specific deed restrictions related to businesses operating from residential properties. The enforcement would be limited to obvious outward appearance, such as someone selling or repairing golf carts at a home.
Seeing the science in action: Tour de Turtles tradition lives on at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
VERO BEACH, Fla. – For 17 years, a Disney tradition has been celebrating an iconic Florida species. Between March and October, Disney Conservation and the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) keep a close eye on the sands at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. “It’s one of the most important sea...
Where in the World #852
To all who come to this photo trivia game, welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details that Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World!. It’s the Olympics!. And now Challenge #851:. And here’s the answer:. It’s...
North Texas Mean Green To Play In The 2024 NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament
The UNT men's basketball team will play in the 2024 NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament hosted at the State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida Nov. 28-29. Along with the Mean Green, the four-team field includes Northern Iowa, St. Bonaventure and Utah State. UNT...
‘Elaborate Ponzi scheme.’ CEO of Miami-area hospitals to get subpoena, part of new probe
A U.S. Senate committee is launching an inquiry into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care System, which runs hospitals in Florida and is already under federal investigation for possible corruption.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
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