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Lake County fire from possible lightning strike causes road closure: Officials
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A fire at Lake County electrical substation has led to traffic delays in the area, according to county officials. Officials reported the fire happening at the substation near Apiary Road in Grand Island, prompting the closure of County Road 44. The fire was sparked by a...
Joe Biden exits presidential race; Democrats in Lake County and The Villages react
Central Florida political activists and a central Florida Republican congressman offer their thoughts.The Lake Dems' vice chair urges Democratic voter participation. An air of suspense hung over the humid July weekend in north central Florida as high-profile Democrats called on the president to drop out of the 2024 presidential race while he recovered from a recent bout of COVID-19 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
River otter responsible for multiple deaths at Lake Eola
A river otter was discovered in Lake Eola on Monday, July 15, unfortunately, the City of Orlando’s Families, Parks, and Recreation staff also found two Australian Black swans and one duck dead. The assumption is that the otter is responsible for the deaths of the swans and ducks though it was not caught on camera.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The Mount Dora City Council brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined. Councilmembers took up Ordinance 2024-15 at Thursday night’s meeting, called in part...
Lake Co. Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for dogs as facility houses record number
More than 100 dogs have entered the care of the Lake County Animal Shelter in the last two weeks, totaling more than 200. It's a record number for the facility, which hasn't seen nearly this many canines in its care since Hurricane Irma. "We expect even more to come in...
‘Ready to go full tilt:’ Orlando attorneys Dan Newlin, John Morgan to assist presidential candidates
ORLANDO, Fla. – As Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, the GOP presidential nominee mentioned a prominent Orlando attorney while discussing fundraising efforts for the victims of Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally. “A friend of mine just called up. He sent...
Overnight Construction to Close Stoneybrook West Parkway and Community Entrance
Heads up to all late-night drivers in the Stoneybrook area: Construction work is going to lead to the closure of Stoneybrook West Parkway, and the Stoneybrook West community entrance. According to the Central Florida Expressway Authority, there will be some overnight construction affecting your drive starting at 11 PM on Thursday, July 25, and going until 5 AM on Friday, July 26. The construction is focused on the noise wall along the southbound side of the parkway, directly adjacent to the Stoneybrook West community, according to the City of Winter Garden press release.
Central Florida offices affected after tech glitch closes down Social Security facilities nationwide
ORLANDO, Fla. — The impacts of a widespread tech outage on Friday reached far and wide, and that included Social Security offices nationwide, which were all closed due to the glitch. Throughout the day on Friday, people were turned away as they showed up to the Social Security office...
Back-to-school supply giveaways across Central Florida
Going back to school doesn’t have to be a summer bummer! Here are back-to-school events across Central Florida to get your student excited and prepared for the new school year. Orange County. July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meadow Woods Recreation Center. 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle,...
City proposes millage rate, plans for budget hearings
The Winter Garden City Commission proposed to stick with the current millage rate of 4.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and scheduled two public budget hearings for September at its Thursday, July 11, meeting. The Truth in Millage Act timetable requires the city to advise the Orange County Property Appraiser of...
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