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🍂 Liberty tree + fall glee (and pancakes)

🌳Sweater weather, at long last! With a cool, crisp weekend in the forecast, the coolest we've had so far, forecasters say, there is no better time to get out and enjoy the autumn air in Lake and Sumter counties. This Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Trout Lake Nature Center at 520 E. County Road 44, Eustis, is formally designating its Grandfather Oak as a "Liberty Tree." Dating back to the American colonies, Liberty Trees served as gathering places for early protests and symbolize democracy and free speech. Admission is $5 per vehicle; free for members. Afterward, stick around to enjoy the trails, or peruse some top picks for things to do this weekend in our bottom "things to do" feature below. 🔻 🌟 But first, let's revisit something special ... An inspiring to start to Veterans Day, the century-young Rotary Club of Leesburg celebrated an international totem to world peace before saluting our military at the downtown parade on Nov. 11. Click here to see the unveiling. ➕ More news you should know 'Didn't expect it to pass': Florida cities coping with Amendment 3 stunner From tragedy comes love: How to help Crystal Daniels' family amid

Sumter County, FL · 23h

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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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Blue Darters coach looks ahead to 2027 after missing playoffs

Despite finishing 5-5 and winning its final two games, Apopka football did not qualify for the 2026 FHSAA playoffs. Head coach Neeson questioned how the new ranking system evaluates strength of schedule while acknowledging that the Blue Darters failed to win games they needed. His offseason priorities include improving strength and speed, developing the program’s talent and preparing players for college recruiting opportunities.

Apopka, FL · 1d
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Duke Energy Florida building four new solar facilities adding 300 MW by 2028

Duke Energy Florida has filed plans to build four new solar energy facilities in Orange and Sumter counties, adding 300 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity to the electric grid by mid-2028. The proposed projects are expected to generate an estimated $1 billion in customer savings over their operating lifetimes, primarily...

Orange County, FL · 2d
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