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Lake County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for veterans through end of November

The Lake County Animal Shelter will honor Veterans Day by waiving adoption fees for veterans through Nov. 30. The promotion encourages veterans to visit the shelter, meet adoptable pets, and find a new best friend to share life’s adventures. “Veterans have given so much in service to our country,...

Lake County, FL · 1d
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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 · 3d
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Villager celebrates eighth lifetime hole-in-one with 178-yard beauty at Belmont

Richard Guy of the Village of Rio Ponderosa is proving that practice makes perfect when it comes to the golf course. On Monday, Nov. 9, he recorded an incredible eighth lifetime hole-in-one while playing at the Belmont Executive Golf Course. Guy conquered Hole No. 5, sinking a spectacular 178-yard drive...

The Villages, FL · 1d
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Villagers encouraged to sign up for senior driving safety class

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Senior Traffic Safety Class later this month, and Villagers are encouraged to attend. The four-hour class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. It will be held at 7361 Powell Road, located at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages.

The Villages, FL · 1d
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Centennial Pays $47M for Luxury Central Florida Asset

The property is adjacent to The Villages, the country's largest retirement community. Centennial Holding Co. has acquired The Juliette, a 330-unit community in Wildwood, Fla., from Chance Partners. The property traded for $47.2 million, according to public records. JLL Capital Markets brokered the sale of the luxury property for the seller.

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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Eagle couple spotted perched in The Village of Fenney

This beautiful bald eagle couple enjoyed each other’s company while looking out over The Village of Fenney. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!

The Villages, FL · 1d

lakeandsumterstyle.com

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SportsHub Podcast: Tavares High School Basketball

On this episode of SportsHub, we’re joined by Tavares High School head basketball coach Walter Canady and Bulldogs basketball player Maurice Bullard for a conversation that goes far beyond the court!. With more than 30 years of coaching experience and roots as a former Tavares basketball player himself, Coach...

Tavares, FL · 3d

hoodline.com

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New Orlando Health Imaging Center Opens In Clermont, Adds Six Scan Types Under One Roof

Residents can now access CT, PET/CT, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and 1.5T MRI services at Orlando Health Imaging Center, 17331 Pagonia Road in Clermont. The facility brings those diagnostic services together at one Lake County location. South Lake Tablet reported the center’s opening and the range of services available there. The...

Clermont, FL · 3d

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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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Winter Garden receives nearly $9.6M in funding for wastewater treatment plant expansion

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The city of Winter Garden is receiving nearly $9.6 million in funding that it will not have to repay to help expand and upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The funding is part of more than $19 million in state funding authorized for improvements to the...

Winter Garden, FL · 1d

The Florida Times-Union

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St. Johns County showing up heavy at FHSAA Class 3A boys tournament

St. Johns County will try to flex its golf might Nov. 13-14 at the FHSAA Class 3A state boys golf tournament at the Mission Inn Resort El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills. A fourth of the 16 qualifying teams are from St. Johns, led by Ponte Vedra, the top team in Class 3A according to the state's iWanamaker rankings. Also in the field are Tocoi Creek (fifth), Beachside (seventh) and Creekside (23rd). All four teams played in District 3-3A (won by Tocoi Creek), advanced to Region 1-3A and are now in the state tournament. St. Johns also has the top-ranked individual in Class 3A, Beachside senior Jaspreet Kondal. Tocoi Creek has two top-10 players, No. 4 Ambrose Kinnare and No. 8 Brady Dougan , and No. 2 Maxwell Morgan leads Ponte Vedra. However, the area teams still need to show up for 36 holes. Lake Mary muscled through the St. Johns County Armada to win the Region 1-3A Tournament last week in Port Orange and enters the state tournament ranked fourth overall. The Sharks, who won seven state titles in a row and nine overall, last won in Class 2A in 2023. Ponte Vedra won one Class 3A state title in

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families

A community partnership brought turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to Patmos Chapel in Apopka on November 12. Winn-Dixie and its charitable foundation joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the church to distribute food to 500 families facing hunger. The event supported Second Harvest’s broader hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties.

Apopka, FL · 20h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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 · 1d

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Dozens of families forced to leave after historic flooding in Central Florida

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Central Florida, FL · 18h

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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 · 20h

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Apopka’s next City Administrator: A promise, a placeholder, and unanswered questions

Mayor Nick Nesta says a permanent city administrator is already lined up, even as Brian Mater begins serving in the interim role. Records released to The Apopka Voice show Mater brings an insurance and construction background, a departure from former interim administrator Radley Williams’ extensive municipal experience. Nesta praised Mater’s early work, but the permanent candidate’s identity and Mater’s future role remain unclear.

Apopka, FL · 19h

WCJB

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Veterans Day events happening around North Central Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Veterans Day events will be going on all around North Central Florida on Wednesday. Here are some events that will be going on. Marion County Public Schools 20th student-led event. Students and staff with Marion County Public Schools will host their 20th student-led event honoring veterans.

Marion County, FL · 2d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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Thanksgiving 5K Guide: Central Florida Races This Season

Thanksgiving 5Ks, or 3.1-mile runs, have been around since the 1910’s, when Yonkers, New York, had their first Turkey Day run. Ever since, Thanksgiving 5Ks have grown to be a nationwide ordeal, even in Central Florida. Some take place on Thanksgiving, while others happen throughout the week leading up to it.

Central Florida, FL · 22h

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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

lakeandsumterstyle.com

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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