Good morning, Clermont.

Body camera footage shows that on a night last August three Lake County deputy sheriffs were ambushed at a mobile home on Brookside Drive in Eustis, leaving Master Deputy Bradley Link dead and two others wounded—officers from many agencies responded—and detectives allege that Julie Sulpizio lured the deputies into a trap, with her husband and daughters later dying by suicide as she now faces 13 felony charges and a possible death penalty if convicted.

The USNSCC—Clermont Battalion held its annual graduation and awards ceremony on May 17th at the Clermont Performing Arts Center to honor graduating cadets moving into higher education, military service or private careers while also recognizing under-class cadets for strong performance.

NOAA released its forecast for the 2025 hurricane season, predicting 13 to 19 named storms, with 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes, and a 60% chance for an above-normal season.

Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs to Nov. 30—residents are urged to follow updated warnings.

Clermont Reggae Festival

5 PM – 1 AM — 9117 Jack Underwood Rd, Clermont, FL — Details to be announced — Celebrate reggae music and culture by the lake at this festive event.

Ax-Caliber Clermont Last Fridays with Pop-Up Market

6-9 p.m. — Ax-Caliber Clermont — $50 vendor fee — Enjoy axe throwing, food trucks, and live music at this family-friendly outdoor market.

Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival

12-10 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Fundraiser support for scholarships — Experience vibrant Caribbean culture through food and music.

Family History Research Workshop

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cooper Memorial Library — Free entry — Discover how to trace your genealogy using online resources from the comfort of home.

Clermont Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program

9 AM - 10:50 AM — McKinney Park basketball court — $85 — A summer multi-sport program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.