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Clermont
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clermont Woman’s Club held a sold-out High Tea fundraiser that brought the community together for an afternoon of teas, scones, sandwiches, and desserts—led by Co-Chairs Judy Padoan and Ann Bonacki; the club meets every first Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. on W. Broome Street. South Lake Tablet
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire in Lake County prompted voluntary evacuations as crews worked to contain flames near homes & officials said the blaze began days earlier during a land-clearing operation and spread into a nearby swamp with strong winds. Fox 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Harvest Market will close soon after unexpected financial challenges halted its planned café relaunch. The store at 20180 US Hwy 27, Ste 306 will liquidate its inventory with a final day on Sunday, May 3. South Lake Tablet
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A substitute teacher at Lake Minneola High School was fired and given a misdemeanor citation on Monday morning after a physical altercation with a student (the student's parents declined to press charges) according to officials from the Lake County School District and Sheriff's Office. WESH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews in Lake County responded on Monday to a brush fire that grew to 122 acres (50% contained) off Wiygul Road in Umatilla, prompting the road's closure. The fire burned in a rural area and did not threaten homes. WESH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Health South Lake Hospital was recognized today as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Modern Healthcare based on objective, publicly reported data from Premier, Inc. South Lake Tablet
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Andy Rothenberg & his wife became legal guardians for wrestler Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. They now provide support at school, on the wrestling mat, & at home. Fox 35 Orlando
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World Tai Chi & QiGong Day Celebration
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lake Hiawatha Preserve — Free entry — Celebrate health, harmony, and peace at this worldwide event in Clermont.
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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 fusion of Reiki and sound healing under the Flower Full Moon for deep release and rejuvenation.
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Kentucky Derby Charity Event
11:30 AM - 8 PM — The Cove Bar — Free entry — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with music, prizes, and food trucks while supporting first responders.
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