Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ladylake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after catching a top ten most wanted fugitive—FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event. Fox 35 Orlando
- ➤ A Lake County man from Brazil was arrested in Clermont after he allegedly attacked a husband and wife during the repossession of his Ford SUV—he is held on felony battery charges with an ICE detainer and his court date is set for June 16. WESH
- ➤ A Lake County man identified as Gage Carpenter was arrested on May 20 after allegedly pointing a handgun and threatening to kill another man during an altercation in Leesburg—deputies used a K‐9 unit and aerial guidance to locate him. Fox 35 Orlando
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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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