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County seeks court's help with cleaning up property in Lake County
SORRENTO – After years of trying to get a homeowner to clean up his junked-out property, “which continues to be a serious threat to the health, safety and public welfare to Lake County residents,” the county is asking the court to help it put a stop to the code violations. County officials are seeking injunctive relief against David P. Smith of 31624 Orange St. ...
Lady Lake official finalist for top job in neighboring city
A Lady Lake official is a finalist for the top job in a neighboring city. Lady Lake Growth Management Director Thad Carroll is one of four finalists to be interviewed Friday for the city manager job in Fruitland Park. Carroll has resided in Lake County nearly his entire life. He...
Some Central Florida municipalities opt out of state effort designed to increase affordable housing
CLERMONT, Fla. — At least two local governments in Central Florida have opted out of part of a state law that’s designed to create more affordable housing. Leaders in Winter Park and in Lake County have decided to exempt their municipalities from a tax exemption part of the Live Local Act.
JSO: Man shot by officer during confrontation was person of interest in Vermont murder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An officer shot a suspect in the chest during a confrontation on Blanding Boulevard Wednesday evening, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says. According to JSO, the man was identified as Brenton A. Paquin, a suspect in two armed robberies in Lake County, Florida, and a person of interest in a murder in Vermont.
Endorsement: Heidi Davis, Barbara Kwatkosky have the experience to serve Circuit 5 well
Circuit judges carry responsibilities few of us can imagine — adjudicating ferocious child-custody disputes, complex civil litigation with millions of dollars at stake, even felony trials that could require sending a defendant to prison for the rest of their lives. They have tremendous power over the lives and fortunes of the people appearing before them, and the best judges take that with a ...
When does school start in Lake County, Florida?
Calm those back-to-school jitters. We gathered some information that parents and students will need to know in Lake County. Note: This information will be updated until the start of the school. Email us at news@dailycommercial.com if you have an update. Make sure you scroll past the ads to the very bottom to find all the important details listed on this page!
💀 Oddities' creepy-cool appeal
⏳Happy Throwback Thursday, In 1536, on July 18, the English Parliament passed an act voiding the authority of the pope in England. In Florida, 46 percent of churchgoers follow a Protestant faith among the 70 percent of citizens identifying as Christians (research by the Pew Charitable Trust). Nearly 25% are religiously unaffiliated On July...
Florida Burger King employee accused of attacking customer over drink order
LADY LAKE, Fla. - A Burger King employee in Florida was arrested earlier this week after police said he attacked a customer over a drink order. Miguel Garcia, 25, of Lakeland, was booked into the Lake County jail on charges of criminal mischief and disorderly intoxication, officials said. On Sunday...
Lake County mom turns passion for entertaining into thriving charcuterie business
What began as a fun charcuterie board idea from Pinterest for a Galentine’s Day celebration has transformed into a flourishing business for Eustis resident Justina Briguglio. Inspired by the response from friends and family, Briguglio launched Boujee Boards by Justina two years ago, offering custom charcuterie boards, grazing tables and entertaining classes. "People...
Deputies find child with bleeding cut on her arm when called to apartment altercation
A man and woman in Clermont were arrested for suspectedly neglecting a child who was taken to the hospital with a laceration on her arm. A deputy responded to a possible domestic battery at an undisclosed Clermont apartment complex around 8:46 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
6 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Lake County Solid Waste Mobile Unit Collection
The Solid Waste Mobile Unit collection is offered twice a year by Lake County. Collection for our area is schedule on August 8, 2024 and pick-up will be held at Walmart, 17030 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora. Only household hazardous waste items will be accepted. Check the accepted items list ahead of time to make sure the items you plan to bring can be discarded.
Republican candidate in Central Florida attacked for ‘Chinese donors.’ His attacker? The GOP.
After immigrating to the United States from China as a young adult, becoming a U.S. citizen and building a successful chain of grocery stores and bakeries, Bowen Kou decided to try his hand at politics. He didn’t think it would go quite like it has. The 35-year-old Republican is now enmeshed in one of the most remarkable state Senate races in Central Florida in many years, facing attacks from ...
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