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Oct 6: Lake Minneola High @ Fleming Island High

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Oct 6: Mitchell High @ The Villages High

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Oct 6: Pine Ridge (Deltona) @ Mount Dora High

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Oct 6: Leesburg High @ Wildwood High

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Oct 6: Umatilla High @ Father Lopez (Daytona Beach)

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Oct 6: Melbourne Central Catholic @ MDCA

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Oct 6: East Ridge @ Lyman

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Oct 6: Zephyrhills High @ South Sumter High

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Oct 12: Vanguard High (Ocala) @ Tavares High

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Oct 12: Eustis High @ Umatilla High

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Oct 13: South Lake High @ Lake Minneola High

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Oct 13: Mount Dora High @ The Villages High

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Oct 13: Belleview High @ Leesburg High

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Grand Opening of The Creative Emporium Supports Local Housing Initiatives

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Lake County has a Spooky Side You May Want to Explore

Teen Bicyclist Killed in Crash Near Lake Minneola High School

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Lake County has a Spooky Side You May Want to Explore
By Roxanne Brown|15.5 min read|
A Broken System: Behind the Scenes of Foster Care
By Gary Corsair|13.4 min read|
The Ugly Truth: Human Trafficking in Lake County
By Cindy Peterson|6.7 min read|
Red Apples Media Makes ‘Wheelie’ Big Commitment to Kids
By Cynthia McFarland|8.4 min read|
Local Organization Combats Children’s Illiteracy
By James Combs|5.2 min read|
Massive Sports Mecca Underway in Clermont
By Roxanne Brown|9.3 min read|

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Leesburg Grad’s Love for Ag Inspires the Next Generation
By Cynthia McFarlandPublished On: September 29th, 2023
This Bartender Works Magic Behind the Bar
By Cynthia McFarlandPublished On: September 29th, 2023
Meet The New Face of United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties
By Kyle CoppolaPublished On: September 29th, 2023
Wig-Wearing Teenager Shows Philanthropic Spirit
By James CombsPublished On: September 7th, 2023
Youngest Leesburg Commissioner Reveals Motivation Behind His Mission
By Cindy PetersonPublished On: September 1st, 2023
Meet a Man Whose Music and Ice Cream are Real Treats
By Cynthia McFarlandPublished On: August 30th, 2023

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Treat your Taste Buds to Southern-Comfort at this Umatilla Restaurant

2023-09-29T15:57:49-04:00By Roxanne Brown|

Cousin Vinnie’s New Owner Shares His Favorite Tailgating Recipes

2023-09-29T15:58:16-04:00By Cindy Peterson|

Bartender Mathew Sultan Lives the Dream . . . Schedule

2023-09-29T15:59:02-04:00By Gina Horan|

Portillo’s Coming to Lady Lake Opening in 2024

2023-09-25T09:21:56-04:00By Kyle Coppola|

Brownwood’s Island Fin Poké Co. Offers Delectable Flavor Combinations

2023-09-28T15:20:12-04:00By Roxanne Brown|

Find “Old-Fashioned” Goodness at The Roasted Spirit in Clermont

2023-09-06T09:18:51-04:00By Gina Horan|

Father and Daughter Duo Rock Popular Pizzeria in Leesburg

2023-09-01T17:50:33-04:00By Cindy Peterson|

For Sandy Lane, happy hour is also social hour.

2023-07-27T20:36:34-04:00By Gina Horan|

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Lake Minneola High Senior Sherman Vannoy Killed In Fatal Early Morning Crash

Lake Minneola High Senior Sherman Vannoy Killed In Fatal Early Morning Crash
By Kyle Coppola0.6 min read
From Lake Minneola High - This was a very difficult day for us at Lake County
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Teen Bicyclist Killed in Crash Near Lake Minneola High School

Teen Bicyclist Killed in Crash Near Lake Minneola High School
By Kyle Coppola0.7 min read
A teenager who was riding on a bicycle was killed early Monday morning near Lake Minneola
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Local Celebs Step Up For Education

Local Celebs Step Up For Education
By AkersArt2.8 min read
Stepping up for a cause The Education Foundation of Lake County’s 17th annual Stepping Out
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Orlando Health Medical Group Open Health Pavilion in Brownwood

Orlando Health Medical Group Open Health Pavilion in Brownwood
By AkersArt2.3 min read
A heart for service Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health officials, doctors, and guests celebrated
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Scenes from Fruitland Park’s Battle of the Badges

Scenes from Fruitland Park’s Battle of the Badges
By AkersArt1.7 min read
Going against the law How often can you shoot at a cop and not be
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Don’t Defund the Grammar Police!

Don’t Defund the Grammar Police!
By James Combs2.4 min read
Please don’t defund the grammar police. We’re needed! "Its almost football season. I can’t wait!”
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From the Publisher: Raising awareness

2023-09-29T15:59:10-04:00By Kendra Akers|

From the Publisher: Writing a Wrong

2023-09-01T17:21:15-04:00By Kendra Akers|

2023 Best of the Best results are in! What does our publisher have to say?

2023-07-27T20:29:12-04:00By Kendra Akers|

Take a dive in one of our local lakes and springs

2023-06-30T09:10:27-04:00By Akers Editorial|

Here’s why men are worth celebrating

2023-05-31T11:27:23-04:00By Kendra Akers|

Women mean business

2023-05-01T09:27:44-04:00By Kendra Akers|

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