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"The woods are on fire behind us': 165 acres burn in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. — It was a scary day for some people living in Lake County after a brush fire broke out Thursday. It happened in the area of Laguna and Johns Lake roads in Clermont. At some point, flames could be seen in an area not far from a neighborhood off Heritage Hills Boulevard.
Site plan for freestanding ER receives city approval
After much discussion and many questions, the Winter Garden City Commission on Thursday, May 23, approved the proposed site plan for a new freestanding emergency room in the area. The commission has debated and reviewed the plan since the item was placed on the agenda at the Thursday, April 25,...
Winter Garden’s history of citrus, railways, tractors showcased in two museums
Did you know that Elvis once visited Central Florida on tour and learned how to waterski from a local family on Lake Butler? This is only one of the interesting, fun facts that can be gleaned during a visit to one of Winter Garden’s museums, which serve as focal points of the charmingly historic downtown. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation oversees the Healthy West Orange Heritage and ...
Advocates push heat relief for Central Florida’s most vulnerable
Many Central Floridians hid out from the scorching heat this week, but Vickie Evans, who is homeless, had no easy access to AC, shade or water. Feeling lethargic, she went to the on-site clinic at the Christian Service Center, where an alarmed doctor called an ambulance to treat her for a heat-related illness. “I went to the doctor and one of the machines said I was dead, the other said I was ...
Central Florida businesses get ready for June 1 start of disaster preparedness sales tax holiday
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane season is around the corner and now Florida residents have the chance to stock up on supplies that are exempt from sales tax. Starting on Saturday, people can purchase things like portable generators, dog and cat food, batteries, and more during the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday.
Orange County works to prevent flooding in Orlo Vista this storm season
With hurricane season underway on the first of June, Orange County is preparing for intense weather and flooding with new stormwater drainage projects, including in one flood-prone community. The county has been working on a flood mitigation project that has improved three existing ponds around the Orlo Vista area and...
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