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Clermont
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Apoka West Shore Boat Ramp at 17710 Broad St. in Montverde will be closed Monday, Apr. 27, Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7 for mobilizing construction materials to Ferndale Preserve. Officials suggest using the McDonald Canal Boat Ramp (24600 County Road 448A, Mount Dora) instead. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ Hope Preparatory Academy received a $60,000 grant from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake to upgrade its Nathaniel Community Gymnasium into a climate-controlled emergency shelter for residents facing severe weather. Planned improvements include extra sleeping cots & pet-friendly space and will be completed by summer. South Lake Tablet
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfires scorched Central Florida on Monday and Tuesday under a Red Flag Warning, prompting a road closure and evacuations in Lake County and halting train service in Putnam County. A Lake County fire burned 120 acres (85% contained) and a 4,112-acre fire in Putnam was 50% contained as of Tuesday. WESH
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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