Good morning, Clermont.

A series of deadly crashes took place over the weekend in Central Florida when a wrong-way truck on State Road 441 in Kenansville flipped a car—killing a 54-year-old woman, a 34-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy—while a separate wrong-way incident on I-4 near Longwood claimed its driver and a chain-reaction crash on State Road 429 sent four people to the hospital; officials urged drivers to be extra cautious with heavy spring break traffic.

White Castle will break ground on April 9 at 4551 Collina Terrace in Clermont to build a 3,220-square-foot restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating—this project is expected to add 75 jobs.

The opening date is not yet set.

A Leesburg couple was sentenced yesterday to 13 and 13.25 years in prison for aggravated manslaughter after their 11‐month‐old daughter died from starvation in 2021—police said the child was found unresponsive in an unsanitary home after being deprived of food for days.

Local history advocate Ann Dupee died in 2016 at age 82 and left a $5,000 donation to Cooper Memorial Library Association; that money was used to digitize aging news archives and secure them in the Pastfinders Room—ensuring Clermont’s history remains accessible for future generations.

Lake County Clerk Gary Cooney said Operation Green Light will be held on April 4 at the Lake County Courthouse at 550 W.

Main St. in Tavares to help residents catch up on court fees and avoid driver license suspension—those who pay by 5 p.m. on April 4 may see fines reduced, and last year the event helped 421 cases with $35,662 collected and $25,637 waived.

Camping World RV Expo in Clermont, Florida

The Camping World RV Expo offers attendees the opportunity to explore and purchase new and used RVs with special pricing, featuring the latest models for 2025.

Clermont Camping World RV Expo 2025

The Camping World RV Expo in Clermont, Florida, offers attendees the opportunity to shop for new and used RVs at special expo prices, featuring the latest 2025 models and free food on the event day.

Clermont Camping World RV Expo

11 AM – 5 PM — Camping World RV Sales — Special RV expo pricing available — Explore the best new and used RVs in Florida at this exciting expo.

Pig on the Pond Festival

The Pig on the Pond is a family-friendly festival featuring BBQ, interactive games, live music, and activities to support local students.

Family History Research Class

1-3 p.m. — Cooper Memorial Library — Free — Explore vital records and census basics in this informative genealogy session.