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Florida woman wins over $4M in lawsuit against Publix after slipping at store
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County jury awarded over $4 million to a woman after she slipped in a Publix store nearly four years ago, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan. Court records show that the woman — Heidi Jordan of Brevard County, who is represented by Morgan & Morgan — visited a Publix Supermarket along US-27 in Leesburg back in August 2020.
WANDERLUST: Open Container Laws are Friendly in Some Towns if You Follow These Basic Rules
There are so many bars and restaurants in the downtown districts of Lake and Sumter Counties, that moving around is almost mandatory and being able to carry your drink around is a bonus if your group wants to move along and you haven’t finished your margarita. Fortunately, some cities...
‘It’s brutal:’ Central Florida workers await new extreme heat rules from Biden administration
APOPKA, Fla. – Working outdoors in Central Florida can be more than exhausting, it’s dangerous. Apopka has many farms that hire workers to be outdoors in extreme heat. “It’s brutal, it’s exhausting, it’s painful, they get nauseous, they get cramps, they get headaches, they faint,” said Ernesto Ruiz, describing the heat-related difficulties of the farm workers he represents at The Farmworker Association of Florida.
‘You will never forget this day,’ 20 immigrants become American citizens on July 4
APOPKA, Fla. – This year’s Independence Day held a special meaning for several Orlando-area residents who were sworn in as the newest citizens of the United States. During a naturalization ceremony at the Hope Community Center in Apopka, 20 green card holders took the Oath of Allegiance. The...
CFX road closures planned for S.R. 429, Stoneybrook West Parkway
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has announced planned road closures for the Stoneybrook West area during the week of July 7. The contractor working on behalf of CFX will continue setting panels at the noise wall along the southbound Stoneybrook West Parkway, adjacent to the Stoneybrook West community. During this...
Free Backpacks and School Supplies at Winter Garden's Back to School Bash on August 3
As summer winds swiftly towards its close, Winter Garden families are warmly invited to easily slip into the back-to-school spirit at the City of Winter Garden's Back to School Bash. The event, scheduled for August 3 from 11 am to 4 pm, promises a day brimming with family-friendly fun at the heart of Zanders Park & Bouler Pool, located at 362 11th Street, according to the City of Winter Garden.
Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Florida’s starry skies
EUSTIS, Fla. – Get ready to satisfy your love of learning and the night sky at “The Stars of the Summer” event at the Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis. This program is designed to promote learning about Florida’s night sky and what constellations to look for during the summer months. The event, which is on Saturday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m., will be held at the nature center and led by Mike Ryan, the former Planetarium Director for Lake County Schools.
Volunteers needed to register, honor veterans at Apopka cemetery
APOPKA, Fla. — Austin Duran’s family regularly gathers around his grave site in the Highland Memory Gardens to reflect upon the young firefighter’s life and their loss. Duran died in July 2022 after a trailer full of sand crushed him while he was on shift. He spent 15 days in the hospital fighting for his life before he succumbed to his injuries.
City dedicates park in honor of 91-year-old community advocate
The Winter Garden City Commission, at its Thursday, June 27, meeting, approved a resolution officially dedicating the city-owned park at 1203 E. Plant St. as the Charlie Mae Wilder Park, named after 91-year-old community advocate Charlie Mae Wilder. Wilder has lived in the east Winter Garden community since 1976. She...
Let’s Talk Health, Crime, Environment At A Community Meeting Free And Open to the Public
Residents of Clermont are invited to participate in an important Lincoln Park Community meeting, “Let’sTalk: Health, Crime, Environment,” which will be held at Wootson Temple Church, located at 918 Scott Street, on July 15 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This hour-long discussion will feature Clermont Police...
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Protecting Your Energy Freedom
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our nation’s hard-fought freedoms with fireworks and friends, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the freedom of choice in our everyday lives. From the food we eat to the energy that powers our homes, freedom of choice is a cornerstone of the American dream, and at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we believe that you should always have the right to choose the fuel source that best fits your budget and needs.
The Apopka Youth Council: Making a difference in the community
A group of young people in Apopka is positively impacting their community by working with project managers to find ways to improve the area around them. This dedicated youth group has volunteered to organize various events to raise money for charities, provide support for the less fortunate, and help local businesses thrive.
Growth is prompting officials to make stupid decisions
That Rolling Acres Road roundabout is dangerous, especially in the dark and it’s on the bottom of the hill, down from the storage place, and if you’re speeding, you’re going to be in trouble. It’s ridiculous to put a roundabout there. It’s not The Villages.
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