Lake County, Florida

The 2023 Senior Expo was a success! Members of our senior community gathered to explore services and resources available in Lake County. From vaccines to community programs, 46 organizations were on hand to guide and inform. A big win for our seniors!

We appreciate all of our Lake County Farmers this National Farmers Day! Thank you, for feeding our families and being such an integral part of our community. Agriculture, like U-Pick, makes up 10% of Lake County's economy.

The Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee is seeking Five Primary representatives and Five Alternate representatives to complete 4-year terms, Beginning January 1, 2024. For more information or to apply, please visit: lakesumtermpo.com

Today is World Smile Day. Share a smile, enjoy the weekend, and be good to one another. There's no better place than Lake County!

The 17th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive is happening Saturday, October 28, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Tavares Crossroads Publix Super Market at 2042 State Road 19. Come on out and donate to those who need it most! For more info, visit lakecountyfl.gov/news/4978

Fall is here! Who is ready for some cooler weather? There is no better place to be than right here in Lake County.

Today is National Online Learning Day! Did you know that through Lake County Libraries our residents have free access to LinkedIn Learning courses? Grab your library card and visit: linkedin.com/learning-login…

ATTENTION: The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting on September 19 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

During today's board meeting, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners recognized September 17 - 23, 2023, as Constitution Week to reaffirm the ideals of the framers of the Constitution.

Today, Chairman Kirby Smith delivered solemn words in memory of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. First responders, community leaders, and residents gathered at the Lake County Historical Museum to honor and remember the lives that were lost on that day.

The Board of Building Examiners is seeking one architect, one engineer, and one licensed electrician. For more information or to apply, please visit: lakecountyfl.gov/boards-and-com…

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners wishes everyone a happy Labor Day. Our offices will be closed today, September 4, in observance of this holiday. We will reopen with our normal hours on Tuesday, September 5. For more information, please visit: lakecountyfl.gov/news/4967

In Observance of Labor Day, all offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, as well as the Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections & Tax Collector, will be closed Monday, September 4. For more details, please visit: lakecountyfl.gov/news/4967

We are here for you, Lake County. The Citizens Information Line is open and available at 352-253-9999. Our lines will be open until 5:00 p.m. today.

National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida | 12:00 p.m. Update for Hurricane Idalia: The tornado watch has been canceled. Strong winds and rain are expected through the day. For more information, visit: weather.gov/mlb/

LakeXpress - services are suspended today, August 30. Lake County Connection - services are suspended today, August 30.

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LakeXpress service will operate as normal through 8:00 p.m. All services end at 8:00 p.m. Lake County Connection, the county's paratransit service, will provide Dialysis, Life Sustaining, and Evacuation services only.

Are you packing your Hurricane kit or shelter bag? Check out our top ten items that will help you weather #HurricaneIdalia: Water, Food, Radio, Grill, Flashlight, Toiletries, First Aid Kit, Pet Supplies, Infant & Senior supplies, and Important documents.

We want everyone to be safe during Tropical Storm Idalia. Remember to secure all loose items outside your home and at job sites. This includes roofing tiles, building materials, trash cans, and outdoor furniture.