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Tavares
Lake County, Florida
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Lake County provides $222,000 to help expand food assistance for seniors and residents with disabilities
Lake County’s Office of Housing & Community Services has awarded LovExtension $222,000 to expand food assistance for seniors and residents with disabilities. The grant will fund food purchases, 11,000 reusable…
Lake County data leak: Thousands of student records mistakenly released
Lake County Schools has sued a parent after an employee mistakenly released unredacted education and disability records for about 47,000 students. The files were uploaded on Oct. 23 while responding to a public-records…
Lake County AD under fire for banning teams from FIT event
Lake County athletic director Patrick Todd has barred county teams that missed the state playoffs from competing in the Florida Invitational Tournament. Coaches at South Lake and Tavares say the decision denies players…
Lake County Schools goes to court after 47,000 student records ‘mistakenly released’ to parent
Lake County Schools says an employee mistakenly gave a parent access to 47,000 student records after a public-records request. The district initially reported that 1,800 records had been exposed. It asked the parent to…
Lake County School District sues over leaked student data
Lake County School District has filed a circuit court complaint seeking an injunction after accidentally emailing a parent a link to private records for about 47,000 students. The parent has refused to delete the files…
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Lake County Animal Shelter waives fees for veterans
Lake County Animal Shelter will waive pet adoption fees for veterans from November 12 through November 30 as part of its Pets for Vets promotion. Each adoption includes spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a…
Lake School Board Chairman Bill Mathias steps down after 14 years of service
Lake County School Board Chairman Bill Mathias has announced he will step down from his position after 14 years of service. Mathias, who has been a fixture in the local education system, decided not to seek re-election…
Lake County Shelter launches Pets for Vets adoption promotion
The Lake County Animal Shelter is launching a 'Pets for Vets' promotion to honor veterans this Veterans Day. From November 12 to 30, adoption fees will be waived for veterans, encouraging them to find companionship with…
Newly reelected Lake County commissioners will take oath of office
Lake County Commissioners Leslie Campione and Sean Parks are set to be formally sworn in for new four-year terms on November 17. The investiture ceremony will take place at the Lake County Administration Building in…
Lake County mulls tree preservation, simpler landscaping rules
The Lake County Commission is reviewing landscaping requirements for new developments as part of an update to the county’s comprehensive land use plan. During a workshop held on October 27, commissioners discussed…
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Sunrise On Little Lake Harris From Royal Harbor
A beautiful sunrise over Little Lake Harris was captured and shared by a local resident from the Royal Harbor community in Tavares. The image highlights the scenic beauty of the area, serving as a positive…
REMEMBERING: Lee A. Flint, 88, of Tavares
Lee A. Flint, 88, of Tavares, Florida, formerly of Wolcott, New York, passed away on October 14. A memorial service will be held on November 7 at the Lake Frances Estates clubhouse in Tavares. Flint is survived by his…
Florida general election results: Federal, state and county races
Florida voters headed to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide on a wide range of federal, state, and local contests. The ballot included critical races for the U.S. Senate, the Florida governorship, and seats in the…
Results for Lake County races in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026
Residents of Lake County can access live election results for various local races, including county commission, school board, and municipal positions, following the midterm election on November 3, 2026. ClickOrlando…
Records of 1,800 Lake County students ‘inadvertently shared,’ district says
Lake County Public Schools is notifying families after the confidential education records of approximately 1,800 students were inadvertently shared with an unauthorized recipient. The district is working to ensure the…
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Tavares road closed for traffic homicide
The Tavares Police Department has closed a section of Dora Avenue near Clara Avenue following a fatal traffic crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Authorities are currently conducting a traffic homicide…