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Leesburg officials try to navigate growth under county’s heavy shadow

Leesburg commissioners took formal steps Monday to protect surrounding rural areas following a spirited debate over the city’s explosive growth. The City Commission voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance amending its interlocal service boundary agreement with Lake County. The updated framework establishes joint rural protection areas and sets specific guidelines to regulate future annexations.

Leesburg, FL · 3d
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Wildwood looks to level playing field between food trucks and brick-and-mortar businesses

Commissioners voted on several mobile food truck regulations under a proposed ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The discussion began at a workshop on Oct. 19, when the commissioners called for tighter food truck restrictions. Since then, the Development Services staff received substantial input from local business owners and residents, resulting in five key policy considerations. These included where food trucks can set up; outdoor seating and customer amenities; time limits; food truck advertising; and community and business impact.

Wildwood, FL · 3d
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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 · 2d
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Lake County Schools goes to court after 47,000 student records ‘mistakenly released’ to parent

TAVARES, Fla. – The Lake County school district “mistakenly released” more student records than previously thought, and they are going to court to get them destroyed. A district attorney updated school board members on the debacle during a meeting Monday. Originally the school district said 1,800 student...

Lake County, FL · 3d
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Well Point Recreation Area and adult pool to close for maintenance

The Well Point Neighborhood Recreation Area outdoor facilities and adult pool will be closed for quarterly maintenance on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. For more information, contact St. Tropez Recreation Center at 352-674-1854.

The Villages, FL · 16h

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Community Comes Together For The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake

Submitted by Brianna McLees, South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo delivered a memorable evening of food, business networking and community spirit at Waterfront Park in Clermont on Thursday, November 5. The event was Sold Out with 1,200 guests gathered to sample more than 60 local restaurants and business booths.

Clermont, FL · 2d

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Divided Leesburg Commission shoots down proposed Lucas Street apartments

A divided Leesburg City Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to deny a proposed 30-unit apartment complex on Lucas Street following concerns over neighborhood traffic and “spot zoning.”. City Planning and Zoning Director Dan Miller strongly recommended denying the project, pointing out that the property is surrounded by single-family...

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d

WFTV Channel 9 Orlando

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Lake County prescribed burn could send smoke into Seminole County

Smoke from a prescribed burn in Lake County could drift into northern and western Seminole County on Friday, prompting fire officials to notify residents about its source. The Florida Forest Service’s Withlacoochee Forestry Center announced a 160-acre prescribed burn Nov. 13 in Seminole State Forest, south of Hana Drive and Oka Road. The burn is intended to reduce hazardous fuels. Information about prescribed fires is available through the prescribed burn map . Smoke may be visible across county lines Based on the weather forecast, Seminole County fire officials said nuisance smoke is likely in the county’s northern and western areas. A smoke column may also be visible. The department shared the information after some residents called 911 about the smoke. Officials said the planned burn is in Lake County and that Seminole County Fire Department resources are not assigned to it. Why crews conduct prescribed burns The Florida Forest Service uses prescribed fire to reduce vegetation that can fuel wildfires and help maintain forest habitats. The agency said prescribed burning can also prepare areas for planting by controlling competing vegetation and removing woody debris. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to

Seminole County, FL · 15h

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District 3 to vote on $260,000 in sinkhole repairs at two retention basins

Village Community Development District 3 supervisors will be asked Friday to approve about $260,000 in emergency and planned repairs after sinkhole-type depressions drained water from two of the district’s stormwater retention basins this fall. The board meets at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Savannah Regional Recreation Center, 1545...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Eustis High Softball’s Brooklyn Powhida Signs With Purdue

Brooklyn Powhida, a standout senior outfielder on the Eustis High School softball team, has signed her commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at Purdue University. Surrounded by family, friends and faculty, Brooklyn thanked her family, coaches and teammates. “I am extremely thankful and blessed to announce my commitment...

Eustis, FL · 1d

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Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster

Wildwood sellers pushed prices higher and homes moved off the market faster, leaving buyers less room to hesitate.

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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Tri Pointe Homes Perches New Minneola Community Atop Sugarloaf Mountain

A new 178-home community is taking shape near the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Minneola, where Tri Pointe Homes is preparing to welcome buyers to sweeping views of Lake County from one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula. The community, called Pine Ridge at Sugarloaf Mountain, is organized into three neighborhoods along Hancock Road just north of its roundabout intersection with Sugarloaf Mountain Road, and the builder says sales could begin as soon as December.

Minneola, FL · 2d

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Brevard County mother concerned about rental property after flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. — As clean-up continues across Central Florida from last week’s deadly flooding, many renters with damage across Central Florida are wondering what’s next. A rental property in Melbourne was having ground work done, but recent rains made the property unsafe for the family living there,...

Brevard County, FL · 23h

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Orlando Skies Sour as Weekend Cold Snap Crashes the Sunshine State

Orlando woke Thursday to clear skies and temperatures near 66 degrees, but the calm start is the front end of a sharp weather swing. Clouds will fill in through the day, with a high near 79, before a stronger cold front arrives overnight and sends Central Florida toward its chilliest stretch of the season.

Orlando, FL · 1d

WFTV Channel 9 Orlando

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Senior blood donor dog Bentley returns to shelter in need of a home

Meet Bentley, the 12-year-old former parvovirus survivor and blood donor seeking a loving home at Lake County Animal Shelter.

Lake County, FL · 20h

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Traffic Shifts In Trilby And Lacoochee As Trilby Road Closes And CR 575 Reopens

Road Work, Lane Closures (Unsplash) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers traveling through the Trilby and...

Pasco County, FL · 21h

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In Apopka, busy food distribution event reflects chronic food insecurity challenge

Some 500 local households are now better prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, following a food distribution event in Apopka Thursday. But for millions in Florida and beyond, food insecurity is a chronic problem, one extending well past the holiday season. Close to 650,000 people are food insecure within the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s seven-county service area, representing about 18% of all food-insecure people in Florida.

Apopka, FL · 1d

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After Amendment 3, Oakland readies resolution for non-ad valorem fees

On Tuesday, a week after Amendment 3 passed with 62 percent of the vote, Oakland Town Manager Elise Hui announced that her office is preparing a resolution that will allow the town commission to levy non-ad valorem fees. Non-ad valorem fees are taxes that are not linked to a property’s...

Oakland, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d