Lake County Florida News Briefs
Hispanics of Lake County Association (HOLCA) quarterly breakfast scheduled for April
LEESBURG—The Hispanics of Lake County Association (HOLCA) quarterly breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. April 8 at CareerSource Central Florida 9909 U.S. Highway 441, Building M29, Leesburg. The breakfast event
Eustis’ First Friday to feature Lego Brick Lab
EUSTIS—Bricks will be in abundance at Eustis’ First Friday scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The event features a Brick Lab with Lego Car Racing and free mini-flags for
Tavares’ Planes, Tunes & BBQ Scheduled for this Weekend
TAVARES, Fla.—The 16th Annual Planes, Tunes and BBQ is scheduled for this weekend and will feature live music, food and seaplanes, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday
FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits
FLORIDA-At their February meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved final changes to rules pertaining to the rehabilitation of native wildlife. The amendments will increase
Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival scheduled for this weekend
MOUNT DORA—The Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday. Celebrate the Scottish culture in Mount Dora with bagpipers, Highland Athletics, Celtic music, dancing, Society and Heritage
Eustis African American Heritage Celebration scheduled for Saturday
EUSTIS—The Eustis African American Heritage Celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. The day will start off with a parade on Bates Avenue with nearly 200 entries and a festival
LSSC Lakehawks’ Jaabir Taylor named NJCAA Track & Field Athlete of The Week
LEESBURG – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named Lake-Sumter State College’s sophomore sprinter Jaabir Taylor as the Men’s Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week after
Students to showcase knowledge at Lake County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
TAVARES – The public is invited to the annual Lake County Regional Science and Engineering Fair, where winning projects from school-level fairs will be on display as students compete for
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for West Orange County
WEST ORANGE COUNTY- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in West Orange County. Applicants must
Body cams and dash cams coming to Lady Lake Police Department
LADY LAKE—Lady Lake Police Department announced it will be adding body and dash cams and upgrading its tasers. Chief Steve Hunt said the cameras will improve accountability, evidence management, and
Tavares High student wins Roger Dearing Spirit of Sport Award
TAVARES – Asher Walker, a senior at Tavares High School, is the winner of the Roger Dearing Spirit of Sport Award, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced Thursday.
Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1
FLORIDA’S EAST COAST—The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions will open Feb. 1, and remain open through May 31. This includes all
Organizations invited to sponsor annual Lady Lake Easter egg hunt
LADY LAKE—The Town of Lady is accepting sponsorships for its annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, scheduled for 10 a.m. March 23. Businesses, civic and faith-based organizations are invited to participate