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Clermont
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to join a community meeting with Police Chief John Graczyk on March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Clermont City Center — 620 W. Montrose Street in downtown Clermont. South Lake Tablet
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lake County seeks tenants for the 350,000 sqft former Kroger facility at the Ford Commerce Park in Groveland after the exit as officials plan to meet with Kroger and reallocate $360,000 for retraining affected employees through CareerSource starting next month (a long-term plan will develop in the spring). WESH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake-Sumter State College gets a historic $10 million grant from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake to fund a new Health Professions Academic Building in Clermont – the 51,000 sqft facility will offer modern classrooms and labs to support nursing and health programs and expand local healthcare education. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ Gabriel Jayjack from East Ridge High and Amaya Tuttle-Marshall from Lake Minneola High have advanced to Finalist standing in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program — a distinction shared by fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. They are eligible for one of 2,500 scholarships offered on a state-by-state basis. South Lake Tablet
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Severe Weather Warning Day alert remains in effect through Wednesday as cold, dry air keeps temperatures in the mid-50s and nighttime lows in the 20s to 30s (fire danger is high). Residents should stay alert for weather updates. WESH
- ➤ FOX 35's Chancelor Winn offers advice on protecting homes from brush fires as cold weather warnings remain in effect today, helping residents take practical steps to secure their properties. Fox 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrated the ribbon-cutting Monday for its redesigned patient access area in its main lobby; the new area simplifies registration, pre-admission testing, and lab services (boosting patient comfort). South Lake Tablet
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Satisfaction - Rolling Stones Tribute Concert
7-10 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to the Rolling Stones with high-energy performances of their greatest hits.
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Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
7-9 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a night of classic Bee Gees hits and nostalgia.
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AdventHealth Spring to Life 5k & 10k
7:15 a.m. — Lake Louisa State Park — Registration fee required — Race into spring at one of Florida's most breathtaking state parks.
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Awakening Wellness Reiki & Sound Healing Session
7:15-8:15 p.m. — Au Naturale Spa and Wellness — $35 — Experience a transformative immersion of Holy Fire Reiki and sound healing during a New Moon intention setting.
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Lake Minneola Half, 10K, and 5K
12 – 11 AM — Waterfront Park — Registration required — Experience a scenic lakeside run with live music and an epic after party.
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