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Clermont
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will host its Something Blue Bridal Showcase at its Clermont location on May 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and May 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering affordable wedding attire and accepting 'something old' donations to fund job training programs. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will arrive in Clermont on Saturday, May 23 with a Patriot Guard Riders escort from Home Depot to the Arts and Recreation Center. The wall and Loach Helicopter display will open for public viewing on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). South Lake Tablet
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clermont Woman’s Club awarded scholarships to three graduating seniors—Maia Sanderlin from South Lake High, Cali Pulver from Lake Minneola High and Shane George from East Ridge High. The club, founded in 1927, meets monthly at its clubhouse (655 W. Broome St.) to support local charities. South Lake Tablet
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Eric Burris said a forecast model (showing potential tropical system formation) indicates that energy may form in the Caribbean starting May 31 and move near South Florida by June 5, though he is not concerned about its strength. Hurricane season begins on June 1. WESH
- ➤ NOAA forecasts a below-normal hurricane season from June 1 through Nov. 30 due to strong El Niño, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA director Ken Graham urged residents to prepare early (focusing on impacts like flooding and storm surge) rather than the storm names. Fox 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Empire Church Road in Groveland reopened today after a February sinkhole closed the roadway; Lake County officials spent $2.5 million on repairs to secure safe travel for residents. WESH
- ➤ Donnelly Street in Mount Dora reopened to traffic at 1 p.m. yesterday after being closed for seven months due to heavy rains that caused severe damage. City leaders reported the road was rebuilt with improvements (new drainage pipes and erosion control measures) to reduce future risks. WESH
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Holy Fire Reiki & Sound Healing Experience
7:15-8:15 p.m. — Au Naturale Spa and Wellness — $35 — Experience a transformative evening of healing through Reiki and sound under the Strawberry Full Moon.
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Dance Ever After Recital
4 p.m. — Clermont Arts & Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience a captivating showcase of dance performances by local talent.
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Clermont Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program
9:00-10:50 a.m. — McKinney Park — $90 — Engaging multisport activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years over four weeks this summer.
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70th Anniversary Orange Crush Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Florida Citrus Tower — Free entry — Celebrate the historic 70th Anniversary with rides, local vendors, food, music, and family fun.
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It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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