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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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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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Skydivers aim to break vertical diving stack world record above Florida’s Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WSVN) — More than two dozen skydivers from around the world are hoping to make history in Central Florida. The 26 skydivers plan to jump out of planes over Lake Wales and move close enough to connect, one on top of the other. The goal is...

Lake Wales, FL · 1d
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Ocala Fire Rescue opens first station with engine and rescue unit in 36 years, but Amendment 3 clouds budget future

OCALA, Fla. – Ocala Fire Rescue just opened its newest station on the city’s northwest side, marking the first time in 36 years the department has launched a facility equipped with both an engine and a rescue unit. But as the city grows and emergency service needs expand, voter-approved Amendment 3 threatens to put a significant dent in the budget starting next year.

Ocala, 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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Marion County School Board approves plan to combine two Belleview elementary schools

BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County School Board unanimously approved a $52.5 million plan to combine Belleview Elementary and Belleview-Santos Elementary into one campus. Some parents say the change is more than a move into a new building. They say it means leaving behind the school and friends their...

Marion 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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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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Good Samaritan Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in South and Central Florida to Use Next-Generation Shockwave Coronary Technology

Procedure performed by Dr. Brijeshwar Maini reflects continued investment in advanced cardiac care. November 12th, 2026 – Good Samaritan Medical Center is the first hospital in South and Central Florida to treat a patient using the Shockwave™ C2 Aero Fly Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter. Dr. Brijeshwar Maini performed the procedure, marking another milestone in the hospital’s continued investment in advanced cardiac care.

Central Florida, FL · 2h

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

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Central Florida, FL · 21h

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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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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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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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Ocala set to review $138,000 uniform contract for fire rescue employees

The Ocala City Council will vote next week on a $138,000 contract renewal to continue providing uniforms and duty apparel for Ocala Fire Rescue personnel. The proposed agreement will be considered during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at Ocala City Hall, located at 110 SE Watula Avenue.

Ocala, FL · 1d

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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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This Central Florida home surrounded by 16 private botanical acres and two rivers is now for sale

A Central Florida home with its own botanical gardens sandwiched between two rivers has hit the market for $16 million. The home is located at 6075 S. Tropical Trail on Merritt Island and sits on a secluded gated and walled estate between the Indian River and Banana River. It’s filled with canopy oak trees, elevated […] The post This Central Florida home surrounded by 16 private botanical acres and two rivers is now for sale appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 3d

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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Sidewalks, new pickleball courts prompt city to increase concrete repair budget by $600,000

The Ocala City Council will vote next week to double the funding for its annual sidewalk maintenance and repair contract after a surge in project demands across several city departments nearly depleted the original budget. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the council will consider a second amendment...

Ocala, FL · 9h