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City of Clermont Urges Residents, Designers, and Contractors To Be Aware of New Building Code

The City of Clermont’s Building Services Department is informing residents, property owners, contractors, and design professionals that the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition, takes effect December 31, 2026. The Florida Building Code establishes statewide minimum standards for building occupancy, design, construction, alterations, and repairs. The transition to the new...

Clermont, FL · 9h

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Second Proposal for Eustis Community Center Site is $50M Arts Center

The city of Eustis has received an additional proposal in the controversial possibility of replacing the community center, this time in the form of a $50 million performing arts center, marina and gardens called “The Sanctuary.”. The Commission first aired the possibility of working with a developer to create...

Eustis, FL · 1d
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Enrollment drops leave 46 Orange County elementary schools below capacity

Orange County Public Schools faces declining enrollment with 46 elementary schools now operating below capacity.

Orange County, FL · 19h

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Clermont to Celebrate the Holiday Season With ’80s-Inspired “Christmas Rewind” Tree Lighting

The City of Clermont is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time and kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 4, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at City Hall Park and throughout Downtown Clermont. This year’s celebration will feature...

Clermont, FL · 3d
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Students face new AI rules at Central Florida schools

A new school policy requires students to get teacher approval before using AI on district-sanctioned platforms.

Orange County, FL · 16h

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Bill Mathias Concludes 14 Years on Lake County School Board

When Bill Mathias first joined the Lake County School Board 14 years ago, his goal was to make a difference. In a statement released ahead of his final meeting Monday night, he reflected on just how much the experience had given him in return. “Fourteen years ago, I began this...

Lake County, FL · 2d

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USDA proposal could affect SNAP eligibility for Florida families

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal submitted Tuesday could change eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, potentially ending food assistance for more than 6.3 million people nationwide. The proposal targets broad-based categorical eligibility, or BBCE, which allows some lower-income households to become automatically eligible...

Florida · 12h

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City Commission swears in new members, approves micromobility restrictions at Nov. 10 meeting

Volusia County Court Judge Wesley Heidt administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Fred Cleveland for his third two-year term and Zone 1 Commissioner Curtis Hodges and Zone 2 Commissioner Jennifer Devine for their first four-year terms during last night's inauguration ceremony. Cleveland later presented a farewell plaque and bouquet...

New Smyrna Beach, FL · 2d

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Wellness Way Earns Statewide Recognition

The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) recognized Wellness Way with its 2026 Award of Merit for Best Practice, honoring excellence in community planning across the state. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and Kathleen Dial, Executive Director of Development Services, accepted the award on behalf of Lake County at a recent state conference in Miami. The City of Clermont and GAI Consultants were also recognized.

Lake County, FL · 2d

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Flex Space in Florida: Industrial Development Spurs Growth

Expansion of industrial projects across Lake County is forging ongoing need for development of flex space in Florida. A growing wave of industrial construction across Florida’s Lake County is spurring the need for more flex space in Florida, driven primarily by increasing demand for small-bay and flexible industrial space. [linkedin.com]

Lake County, FL · 1d

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Avalon Park Daytona Beach to generate over 2,200 students, School Board postpones impact fee agreement

The Volusia County School Board postponed a mitigation agreement with Avalon Park Daytona Beach at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as the board asked for a workshop to discuss the outlined terms, the development's proposed charter school and impact fees. Avalon Park Daytona Beach is a massive 8,818-home development...

Daytona Beach, FL · 15h

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Villagers excited about new businesses coming to Middleton

MIDDLETON, Fla. — Despite rising costs, one Central Florida area’s growth is exploding. According to Realtor.com, The Villages is the fastest growing-metropolitan area in the country — jumping nearly 5% between July 2022 and July 2023. And Middleton is meeting the demand. The talk at lunch at...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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Seminole river communities brace for rising floodwaters

SANFORD, Fla. — Seminole County officials are monitoring rising water along the St. Johns River, where new emergency management data suggests levels could crest between 5.5 and 6 feet as excess rainwater continues moving through Central Florida. County officials said several river communities remain under watch after heavy rain...

Seminole County, FL · 3d

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Clermont’s Enchanted Forest of Trees Returns November 21 With More Than 100 Holiday Displays

One hundred trees. Thousands of twinkling lights. Endless holiday magic. Each holiday season, Victory Pointe transforms into Clermont’s beloved Enchanted Forest of Trees, creating a spectacular holiday destination filled with beautifully decorated trees designed by local businesses, organizations and community groups. This year, the City of Clermont is inviting the community to take part in the magic by sponsoring and decorating a tree of its own.

Clermont, FL · 3d

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New treatment at AdventHealth Orlando targets pancreatic cancer tumors

AdventHealth Orlando introduced RenovoCath technology to deliver targeted chemotherapy directly to pancreatic tumors.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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North Central Florida honors veterans at community events

Communities across North Central Florida commemorated Veterans Day on Wednesday, recognizing the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The Ocala Preserve Veterans Corporation, otherwise known as TOPVETS, organized a Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The ceremony, scheduled from 10...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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EDC Orlando brings business opportunities and neighborhood concerns near Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando wrapped up its three-day event Sunday, the impact of the music festival extended beyond the thousands of people attending. With more than 95,000 people attending each day, the event brought potential customers to nearby businesses while raising concerns among residents...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Florida Homeowners Got Hit With $13,157.73 Roof Bills Each, Then Found Records Allegedly Showing The Contractor Got A $232,000 Deposit 12 Days Before The Public Vote

A roof is supposed to keep the rain out. For homeowners at Vistas at Phillips Commons in Orlando’s Dr. Phillips area, it has become the center of a lawsuit. A […]

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Registration opens for Coverings 2027

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings has opened attendee registration for its 2027 trade show, scheduled to take place April 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center here. The event will also offer discounted hotel rates and bring back its Coverings Cares charitable giving program. Industry professionals can register for complimentary, all-access badges...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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School choice isn't political for my family. It's personal | Opinion

Every weekday morning, I drive my 13-year-old twins to two different schools. Neither is the school we’re zoned for, and the loop takes me about an hour. Yet it’s the best decision I could have made for them. My son is in a public magnet program for gifted students. My daughter goes to a small Christian private school. As a single mom in Orlando, I couldn’t have made this happen on my own. A Florida school choice scholarship made it possible. These scholarships let funding follow the students instead of staying tied to assigned public schools. Businesses fund many of them through donations that earn them dollar-for-dollar tax credits , notably the state’s scholarships for homeschool families . Others, like the Family Empowerment Scholarship , are funded directly by the state . Few states have taken school choice as far as Florida. Here, all students qualify , no matter what their families earn. More American families could soon have the same choice. A federal school choice tax credit set to start in January would provide families with scholarships for private school tuition, tutoring and other educational costs, but only in states that opt into the program. Right now, decisions about

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