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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...
Trust and integrity must return to the Apopka City Council
Earlier this week, I wrote a headline entitled "City Council in crisis". I deleted it and wrote a different headline to avoid sounding sensational, but after watching the last two meetings, I'm standing by that description. I'm hesitant to lay the blame on a leader simply because that is an...
Gov. Ron DeSantis praises law enforcement, teacher funding in double speeches from Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke twice from Orlando on Tuesday morning. Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference:. DeSantis started his morning at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference, where he gave remarks about the state's commitment to law and order, Amendment 3 and some events that occurred under Joe Biden's presidency.
2 Central Florida schools begin extended academic year
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year. Students and teachers at Wyomina Park Elementary in Ocala returned to school on Monday, nearly a month earlier than usual. Challenger 7 Elementary in Cocoa is also starting a new year-round schedule.
Developers Plans ‘the Oakland Exchange’ for Southern Railway, Oakland, FL, 34787
Developers JW2 Development and Schmid Construction have plans for an office park focused on medical businesses in Oakland. The Oakland Exchange will offer 13 buildings measuring 2,500 to 3,500 square feet each, along with a 5,500-square-foot anchor building. According to the Orlando Business Journal, each building will eventually be sold...
Apopka High graduate becomes Central Florida Student Leader
Colin Poon is having quite a summer. The 2024 Apopka High School graduate was not only recognized by Orange County Schools for bringing sun-safety education to the attention of OCPS but also by Bank of America as a student leader. On its Facebook page, OCPS wrote:. "We want to give...
Found in Florida: Packed with citrus history
The Packing District of Orlando is rooted in Central Florida’s citrus industry history. It is believed that half of the state’s annual citrus crop passed through this area in the 1920s. Where once packing houses sat along railroad tracks, today it is home to Orlando’s newest neighborhood.
Lake County Animal Shelter Faces Crisis as Dog Population Doubles
The Lake County Animal Shelter is sheltering more than twice the number of dogs it can comfortably care for. The shelter typically operates best with around 100 dogs, but they currently have over 200 dogs in their care. In response to this surge, the shelter waives all adoption and reclaim...
Back-to-school event taking place in Tildenville
A back-to-school event is taking place Saturday, July 27, in Tildenville Park. Backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items and lunch will be provided for attendees. The event is hosted in partnership with Austin Arthur for Orange County Commissioner District 1, Tildenville Safe Neighborhood, The West Orange Junior Service League, Eight Waves and One Winter Garden.
Eustis Elementary School Renovations Coming Soon
Eustis Elementary School has become a focal point of community discussions due to its aging infrastructure and the pressing need for improvements. Recognizing the necessity for a significant upgrade, Lake County Schools has included the Eustis Elementary School improvement plan as a key part of its five-year plan. This initiative aims to ensure that students at Eustis Elementary are provided with every possible tool for success as they transition to middle school and high school.
Florida's Cassie Carli Law aims for safer, less risky custody exchanges
ORLANDO, Fla. — Named for a mother who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by her child's father during a child custody exchange, Florida's Cassie Carli Law went into effect this month as part of an effort to make similar exchanges safer for parents. The Cassie Carli law requires county...
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