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FOX 35 Orlando1 hour ago
Florida live midterm election results: Lake County races, on FOX 35 OrlandoHere are the Florida General Election results in Lake County, Nov. 3, 2026.
Spectrum News 133 hours ago
Orange County will get a new mayor on Election Night, on Spectrum News 13Chris Messina says he will bring a new, innovative approach, while Tiffany Moore Russell says her government experience will make her ready Day 1.
WFTV7 hours ago
St. Johns River levels are set to rise further amid heavy rainfall, on WFTVSt. Johns River levels in Astor are expected to rise further due to heavy rain, according to Lake County officials.
WFTV7 hours ago
Sewage backup hits Waterside Pointe homes following heavy rain, on WFTVGroveland city crews are repairing sewer system failures in Waterside Pointe after heavy rains caused backups.
Leesburg Daily Commercial8 hours ago
Groveland takes ownership of historic 101-year-old train depot, on Leesburg Daily CommercialAfter years of negotiations, Groveland has officially taken ownership of its historic 1925 train depot with plans to restore the downtown landmark.
West Orange Times Observer8 hours ago
Bealls to close Winter Garden location, on West Orange Times ObserverWKMG11 hours ago
Historic flooding event: Here is how much rain fell across Central Florida, on WKMGParts of Brevard County received more than 23″ of rain, causing historic flooding. See how much rain fell across Central Florida by county.
WESH14 hours ago
RESULTS: Lake County races | Florida midterm election, on WESHSee election results in Lake County:
Also reported byWKMG
Vox Populi, WInter Garden19 hours ago
How Florida will count and verify votes for the November election | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL, on Vox Populi, WInter GardenFlorida has a rigorous standard that all counties have to work with.
Orlando Shine20 hours ago
Orlando area’s first children’s museum planned for Winter Garden with $25 million in tourist tax funding, on Orlando ShineOrlando’s first dedicated children’s museum is planned for Winter Garden, with a target opening in 2030. I AM Children’s Museum (Website), an initiative of the Winter Garden nonprofit 8 Waves (Website), is slated to break ground in 2027. It will sit on a 2.67-acre site at 971 E. Plant Street [GMap] in Winter Garden, next
Mid Florida Newspapers20 hours ago
Photo of the Week – Nov. 03, on Mid Florida NewspapersSandra Taylor captured this beautiful sunrise over Center Lake in Clermont recently. The colors are lovely! Thanks for sending it in, Sandra! If you’d like to see your picture in an upcoming issue of the Clermont Sun, send us your favorite (high resolution) photo of what you love about Lake County’s people, places, events, activities, and nature, and you may see your photograph in print. Email the
WKMGYesterday
Groveland advances nearly $27M in water, sewer funding to prevent future outages, on WKMGAfter months of water outages, boil-water advisories and growing frustration among residents, Groveland city leaders took a significant step Monday toward addressing the aging infrastructure behind many of those problems.
Florida TodayYesterday
Flooding in Florida, damage to homes and cars: A city by city roundup, on Florida TodayHeavy rain pounded parts of Florida on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, the day before the midterms Election Day. See damage photos, video of flooding to homes, cars
Business DebutYesterday
Pinsa Fire Opening in Downtown Leesburg, on Business DebutPinsa Fire will open on Main Street in a 600 square foot building.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
The history of the Groveland Train Depot, on Mid Florida NewspapersGroveland’s historic train station that once served as the gateway to Groveland’s growing community is poised for a new chapter after decades of efforts to preserve its place in the city’s history.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
City of Groveland launches Groveland Connect, a new emergency and community notification system, on Mid Florida NewspapersThe City rolled out a new, efficient and user-friendly mass notification service called Groveland Connect that will enable timelier alerts during emergency situations.
South Lake TabletYesterday
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces $7 Senior Pet Adoptions In November, on South Lake TabletSubmitted by Ava Brown, Lake County The Lake County Animal Shelter is celebrating National Adopt a Senior Pet Month with its “Fall in Love with a Senior Pet” promotion, offering $7 adoptions for all pets 7 years and older throughout November. The month-long promotion encourages residents to open their hearts and homes to senior […]
Leesburg Daily CommercialYesterday
From boo to ho ho ho: Spirit Christmas coming soon to Florida cities, on Leesburg Daily CommercialSome Spirit Halloween stores in Florida are about to be reborn as Spirit Christmas stores. Here's where, what to know.
West Orange Times ObserverYesterday
Underground utility work to take place in Ocoee until May, on West Orange Times ObserverCrews began working to replace the sewer force main on North Clarke Road Monday, Nov. 2. Construction is expected to take place until May 1, 2027.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
Historic study explores whether robotic telesurgery could bring specialized surgical care closer to home, on Mid Florida NewspapersThe investigational study connected Dr. Vipul Patel at AdventHealth Celebration with a patient and bedside surgical team 35 miles away at AdventHealth Minneola.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
Five minutes with Groveland Mayor Keith Keogh, on Mid Florida NewspapersProperty Tax Relief, Fiscal Responsibility, Essential Services
West Orange Times ObserverYesterday
Saucy! by KFC to host grand-opening celebration in Horizon West, on West Orange Times ObserverThe celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2224 Western Way, Suite A, Winter Garden.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
City Council supports push for long-awaited Lincoln Park Community Center, on Mid Florida NewspapersLong held plans for a community center in the Lincoln Park area of Clermont are one step closer after the city council agreed to support the vision.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
Groveland claims its past: Historic train depot finally comes home after decades of effort, on Mid Florida NewspapersAfter nearly two decades of negotiations and efforts to secure its future, Groveland’s historic train depot officially became city property Friday, Oct. 30, marking a milestone in the preservation of a landmark that tells two very different stories about the community’s past.
Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday
Growing with nature: A new chapter for conservation in Minneola, on Mid Florida NewspapersImagine a community where new neighborhoods are designed with nature in mind. Where mature trees provide shade, native plants support pollinators, and green spaces allow wildlife to move through the landscape. Where development doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment but instead creates opportunities for to thrive.
TBBWYesterday
Two new 7-Eleven stores sell for nearly $23 million near Central Florida, on TBBWTwo newly built 7-Eleven properties in Winter Haven and Clermont sell for $22.86 million.
Villages-News.comYesterday
New UF Health emergency, urgent care center along U.S. 301 taking shape, on Villages-News.comConstruction is moving along at UF Health’s new emergency and urgent care center in Oxford.
West Orange Times ObserverYesterday
55 OCPS schools named Schools of Excellence, on West Orange Times ObserverA multitude of Orange County public schools were awarded the 2025-2026 School of Excellence recognition through the Florida Department of Education. Out of 55 OCPS schools that received the ...
WKMGYesterday
Oviedo moves to hire financial consultant to model impacts of Amendment 3, on WKMGThe City of Oviedo may seek outside help to develop financial strategies if Amendment 3 passes on Tuesday.
WKMGYesterday
How much could Amendment 3 save Central Florida homeowners?, on WKMGA controversial new constitutional amendment will go before Florida voters on Tuesday — but before then, a handy new tool has been released to help homeowners determine how much they could save on their homes in particular.
South Lake TabletNov. 1
Lake Minneola Boys and Girls Swim Teams Advance to State Meet!, on South Lake Tabletsubmitted by Julia Flohr Larkin The Lake Minneola High School boys and girls swim teams are making waves in the postseason with impressive performances at their championship meets, earning their spots at the state level! At the District Championship meet on Saturday, October 24, the boys team captured second place, while the girls team finished […]
South Lake TabletNov. 1
Crooked Can Brewing Company Announces New Weekly Farmers Market at Minneola Location Beginning November 15, on South Lake Tabletsubmitted by Jill Ganley, Crooked Can Brewing Company Crooked Can Brewing Company is adding another exciting reason to visit its new Minneola location with the launch of the Crooked Can Farmers Market, beginning Sunday, November 15, from 9 am to 1 pm. The market will take place every Sunday, bringing local farmers, artisans, specialty […]
South Lake TabletNov. 1
Sole’a Brings Bold Island and Mediterranean Flavors to Clermont!, on South Lake TabletClermont’s business community continues to grow with the arrival of Sole’a, a new restaurant recently welcomed by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Offering a delicious blend of bold island flavors and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, Sole’a brings something unique to the local dining scene. Featuring fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, fresh sides, […]
South Lake TabletNov. 1
FDOT’s $27 Million Roadway Project Expected To Improve Traffic Flow in Groveland, on South Lake TabletNews From The City of Groveland Work is officially underway on the State Road 50 realignment project around downtown Groveland, marking an important step toward improving traffic flow and creating new opportunities for the city’s downtown area. Residents and motorists may have already noticed crews clearing the proposed route, heavy equipment arriving on-site, and detour […]
West Orange Times ObserverNov. 1
PHOTOS: Windermere ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ Bunk Bed Build 2026, on West Orange Times ObserverThe Windermere Police Department Foundation partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build and donate beds for local children Saturday, Oct. 31.
Orlando MagazineNov. 1
The 2026 Orlando Dining Awards Readers’ Choice List, on Orlando MagazineBack to the 2026 Dining Awards BEST RESTAURANT Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen +Bar Winter Park reelfishcoastal.com La Luce Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hiltonbonnetcreek.com Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster Orlando christnersprimesteakandlobster.com BEST NEW RESTAURANT Osteria Ester Thornton Park osteriaester.com Kappo Tsan Orlando kappotsan.com The Grove Bar + Kitchen Winter Park thegrovebarandkitchen.com BEST CHEF Bull & Bear – Juan...
Positively OsceolaNov. 1
Gateway’s Nydrell Thigpen Named Positively Osceola’s Osceola Air Player of the Year Following Historic Eight-Win Season, on Positively OsceolaKISSIMMEE, Fla. — It was a night of history, celebration, and recognition at Gateway High School on Friday, October 30, as the Panthers capped off their remarkable 2026 varsity football
Miramar NewsNov. 1
Spirit Christmas is coming to Jacksonville. Here's when, where, on Miramar NewsFrom spooky Spirit Halloween vibes to jolly Christmas wonderland, Spirit Halloween is trading tricks and scary costumes for Christmas lights and Santa decorations.
Vox Populi, WInter GardenOct. 31
Ocoee backs Sons of Confederate Veterans group’s bid for Wreaths Across America proclamation | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL, on Vox Populi, WInter GardenFive dollars from every wreath purchased directly funds the activities of the group, which has been described as "purveyors of hate, extremism and revisionist history."
In brief
The short notes of Daily Clermont’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Taste of South LakeThe 15th annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo runs Thursday, Nov.
The 15th annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo runs Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Clermont Waterfront Park. Tickets start at $30.52, with free samples from 35 restaurants and 35 businesses on hand.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo
Lake Minneola swimThe Lake Minneola High boys and girls swim teams are headed to the state meet.
The Lake Minneola High boys and girls swim teams are headed to the state meet. The FHSAA Class 4A State Championship is scheduled for Nov. 7 in Ocala.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: South Lake Tablet
Sunday marketCrooked Can Brewing Company will launch a weekly farmers market at its Minneola location on Sunday, Nov.
Crooked Can Brewing Company will launch a weekly farmers market at its Minneola location on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will run every Sunday at Hills City Center.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: South Lake Tablet
Senior petsThe Lake County Animal Shelter is offering $7 adoptions for all pets 7 years and older throughout November.
The Lake County Animal Shelter is offering $7 adoptions for all pets 7 years and older throughout November.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: South Lake Tablet
Groveland alertsGroveland has launched Groveland Connect, a new mass notification service meant to enable timelier alerts in emergencies.
Groveland has launched Groveland Connect, a new mass notification service meant to enable timelier alerts in emergencies.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Mid Florida Newspapers