Lake County Government News Releases

Lake County Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office increase emergency response efforts on waterways for Memorial Day weekend

Lake County BCC — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:35 GMT

In the event of an emergency on Lake County’s lakes and rivers during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake County Department of Public Safety, Fire Rescue Division are ready to answer with a swift response.

Animal Services recognizes volunteers for their efforts at local animal shelter

Lake County BCC — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:14:01 GMT

The Lake County Animal Services Division recently held a ceremony in recognition of volunteers for their efforts at the animal shelter.

Commissioners and community spring into action with Spring Community Clean-up in Mount Plymouth-Sorrento

Lake County BCC — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:57:27 GMT

There’s nothing like a good old spring cleaning to help beautify the streets and boost the moral and pride of the community. That’s exactly what happened on Saturday, May 19 as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted a Spring Community Clean-up event in the Mount Plymouth and Sorrento areas.

“Heart of Florida Loop Trail” to connect Central Florida trails

Lake County BCC — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:53:42 GMT

The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation will host an informational event and presentation regarding the 250-mile “Heart of Florida Loop Trail” on Thursday, May 31 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora.

Lake County Government offices to close for Memorial Day holiday

Lake County BCC — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:10:58 GMT

All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Prescription Drugs Take-Back and Household Hazardous Waste Collection events scheduled for May 24 in Groveland

Lake County BCC — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:24:48 GMT

The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in conjunction with the Groveland Police Department and Covanta Energy, Inc., will hold Prescription Drugs Take-Back and Household Hazardous Waste Collection events on Thursday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Groveland Police Department, located at 408 Orange St. in Groveland.

LakeXpress to celebrate 5th anniversary on May 21

Lake County BCC — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:49 GMT

LakeXpress, Lake County’s fixed-route public transportation service, will commemorate its 5-year anniversary on Monday, May 21 at the Ardice Avenue and Citizens Boulevard transfer locations.

Lake County looks to save lives with Click It or Ticket mobilization

Lake County BCC — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:38:21 GMT

With the 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization set to kick-off on May 21, the Lake County Community Traffic Safety Team is joining with state and local law enforcement agencies, and highway safety advocates to help save lives through around-the-clock enforcement of seat belt laws.