Good morning, Clermont.

Today, Clermont hosts its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration at Waterfront Park (330 3rd St) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring live music, a kids' zone and surprises for all ages as the community honors African American heritage.

On Friday, June 19, a monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was seen near the historic Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, prompting inn staff to alert wildlife authorities before the animal left the property (officials say no further sightings have been reported).

Today, Clermont faces extreme heat with a heat index of up to 110 degrees and scattered thunderstorms expected later — residents are advised to take precautions as impact weather conditions persist.

A new 12-acre district called The Lumberyard will bring 262 apartments and 55,000 sqft of commercial & residential space on old industrial land west of downtown as Atlanta-based PENLER plans for first units to be occupied around December, aiming to boost walkability and foot traffic.

Special Olympics Florida athletes (more than 100) received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport yesterday and have now departed for the USA Games in Minneapolis.

Ladies Duck Swap and Connection Showcase

6:30-8 p.m. — LongHorn Steakhouse — Attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks — A playful gathering for women to swap collected ducks and connect over shared stories.

AdventHealth Clermont Freedom 5K

8:30 – 10:30 AM — Historic Downtown Clermont — Registration fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun run or walk through scenic Clermont.

BTS Painting Experience

6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun painting class for adults and teens with an instructor's guidance.