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Clermont is building a reputation for training the world’s fastest athletes
CLERMONT, Fla. — For athletes aiming for Olympic gold, where they train is crucial. In Clermont, Florida, thousands of athletes over decades have made their way to the town, seeking to shave even tenths of seconds off their times. Especially in track and field, athletes who have trained at...
Winter Park Health Foundation Announces New CEO
Winter Park Health Foundation will enter the final quarter of its 30th anniversary year under new leadership when Nicholas Abrahams assumes the role of president and CEO on August 26. The Board of Trustees announced its selection on July 22 after a months-long search that began when current president and...
'The worst deal I've ever seen in my life': Daytona considers Beach St. building purchase
DAYTONA BEACH — At their July 3 meeting, city commissioners were asked to vote on a contract to purchase a 63-year-old Beach Street building, as is, for $4.4 million. The asking price was $1 million above an appraisal the city had done a year ago, and the four-story building just north of the post office would also need another $3 million or so of renovation and repair work. That would escalate the city's total expenditure to at least...
Isles of Lake Hancock home tops Horizon West sales from July 16 to 22
An Isles of Lake Hancock home topped all Horizon West residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 22. The home at 14645 Isleview Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $2,600,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 6,780 square feet of living area. The sellers were represented by Drew Ross, Lakefield Realty Group.
Save the Date! Pig on the Pond 2024 is Back On October 11-13
Pig on the Pond Community Festival is returning to Clermont's Waterfront Park from October 11-13, 2024. This family-friendly weekend promises a host of exciting activities, including BBQ competitions, junior grillmasters, live music, food trucks, carnival rides, and much more! Hosted...
Over 20 roaches found in Orange City restaurant, roach excrement found in NSB restaurant
Florida's digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with information on which local restaurants pass and fail. The database can be searched by county or by restaurant name. You will see which restaurants were fined and forced to close temporarily. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report...
Rabid cat in Polk County dies after day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says animal control officers were sent to Avenue T NW in Winter Haven on Friday after a report of a cat owner being scratched and bitten while breaking up a fight between his two cats.
Electricity restored at Polk State Lakeland Campus
UPDATE TUESDAY, JULY 23, AT 11:45 A.M. Electricity has been restored at the Polk State Lakeland Campus after a temporary outage Tuesday morning. Face-to-face classes on the Lakeland Campus will not be taking place for the remainder of the day. Students are encouraged to check Canvas and communicate with their professors. Online and hybrid classes are unaffected; however, students should always check Canvas for communication from their instructors.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office to Host ‘Christmas In July’ This Saturday at Tax Collector’s Office
Get ready for a festive summer celebration with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office as they host Christmas In July on Saturday, July 27th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Osceola Tax Collector Parking Lot, located at 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, in Kissimmee. This event is...
Osceola County to Convene Opioid Task Force Meeting in Kissimmee, Urges Accessibility for All
The Osceola County Housing and Community Services Department will convene an Opioid Task Force Meeting on July 29. The gathering, set to take place at 1392 E. Vine St. in Kissimmee, is scheduled to begin at 10 am and conclude by 11:30 am. This meeting marks a continued effort by the county to address the persistent opioid crisis that has affected communities across the nation, including those within Osceola County, according to the county's official announcement.
Cade Dillard takes Davenport Speedway Modified win!
A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 97-Cade Dillard[11]; 2. 49-Brian Ruhlman[4]; 3. 24C-Jim Chisholm[7]; 4. 22-Austen Becerra[15]; 5. 20-Rodney Sanders[13]; 6. 5-Drake Troutman[6]; 7. 12-Jason Hughes[12]; 8. 02-Tanner Mullens[16]; 9. 5CS-Curt Spalding[9]; 10. 88-Nathan Smith[22]; 11. 77-Kurt Kile[18]; 12. 60-Dan Ebert[1]; 13. 44K-Kelsie Black[17]; 14. (DNF) 00-Michael Leach[10]; 15. (DNF) 0-Jake O’Neil[8]; 16. (DNF) 21K-Kyle Brown[14]; 17. (DNF) K9-Will Krup[3]; 18. (DNF) 29D-Brad Dierks[19]; 19. (DNF) 1-BP White[23]; 20. (DNF) 8A-Austin Holcombe[2]; 21. (DNF) 25-Tyler Nicely[5]; 22. (DNF) 86-Jeremy Gustaf[21]; 23. (DNF) 32-Donovan Lodge[20]
Central Florida Woman Arrested For Making Threats Against Governor Ron Desantis
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, a local resident in Riverview near Tampa, for making online threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement alerted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on July 8, 2024 about threatening messages received on Governor Ron DeSantis’...
UF: Fuchs on board to be interim president
Five days after UF President Ben Sasse’s abrupt resignation, the university said his predecessor Kent Fuchs has agreed to take over in the interim effective Aug. 1. The UF Board of Trustees will officially vote on Fuchs’ interim presidency at a 5:30 p.m. special meeting Tuesday, according to a university-wide email.
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