Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Clermont.
Organizers are preparing for Lake County’s first large-scale, open-to-public Pride festival this Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Ferran Park in Downtown Eustis (featuring a DJ, live entertainment, and local vendors) with security provided by the Eustis Police Department and partial sponsorship by Harmony Healthcare.
Lake-Sumter State College hosted its 39th Mathlympics as 20 teams of four high schoolers competed on 40 math problems in 60 minutes, with Montverde Academy Team B earning first place and spotlighting academic excellence.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that will expand swim lesson eligibility to kids 1 to 7 and require hospitals to provide new parents water safety materials (effective July 1) as part of a bipartisan effort to prevent drownings.
The measure passed both legislative chambers unanimously.
Ayco Farms Inc., a Florida produce distributor, recalled 8,302 cartons of cantaloupes distributed from Dec.
12 to Jan. 16 due to a salmonella risk; the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I on Monday, April 20 and advises local consumers to dispose of any remaining products from home freezers.
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.
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.
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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