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Clermont
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Clermont police arrested *Damian Martinez* after he attempted to rob *Truist Bank* at 2665 E. Highway 50 on Wednesday at 10:23 a.m. and made a bomb threat, with Brevard County and several other agencies working together to capture him. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Clermont Police identified Damian Martinez as the suspect in an attempted armed robbery and bomb threat at Truist Bank on May 21 (when officers responded at 10:23 a.m.) after he fled the scene and was later arrested in Brevard County through cooperation with several law enforcement agencies. South Lake Tablet
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day events in the Orlando area will honor fallen heroes on Monday. In Clermont, a ceremony at Waterfront Park featuring the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall is set to pay tribute to these sacrifices. Fox 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Military veterans lead the JROTC program at Innovation High School for Military May + FOX 35's Marley Capper reported on their role in guiding the students. Fox 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 on May 15th to ban additives that do not meet a strict definition from public drinking water— the law takes effect on July 1st. This makes Florida the second state to ban fluoride as Utah signed a similar law on March 27th. WESH
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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.
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Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival
12-10 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Fundraiser support for scholarships — Experience vibrant Caribbean culture through food and music.
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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.
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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.
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~ Tim Ferriss
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