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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • 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.  WESH

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 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.  South Lake Tablet

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 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.  WESH

HEALTH NEWS

  • 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.  Fox 35 Orlando

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

~ Helen Keller

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