CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, today applauds the recent signing of House Bill 1507 by Governor Ron DeSantis — a comprehensive policy reform put into law aimed at enhancing performance, accountability and further integration of Florida’s workforce and education systems to better serve students, career seekers and businesses. As a…
Is Your Exercise Bike Spying on You? Cybersecurity company McAfee has discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to access some Peloton bike screens and potentially spy on riders using the bike’s microphone and camera. CNN notes: “However, the threat most likely affects only the $2,495 bike used in public spaces, such as in hotels or…
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, interesting crafts and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with safe social distancing for CDP events. Celebrate summer fun on the streets of Downtown Clermont. There is always something delicious and fun for everyone! July 2…
On June 26, Read to Sydney will be teamed up with One Blood at Epic Movie Theatre, Clermont. One Blood will be there from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Read to Sydney will be there 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come on out and donate blood and meet Toby the therapy dog. Free books…
The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting for The Bunker Pawn & Gun located at 1043 W. Hwy 50 in Clermont. The Bunker Pawn & Gun specializes in pawn transactions and gun and gun accessory sales. You can learn more about The Bunker Pawn & Gun on their website and Facebook page.
The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting for Smokin’ Jacks Bar-B-Q located at 100 S. Hwy 27 in Minneola. Smokin’ Jacks Bar-B-Q is now owned by Billy and Christina Kicklighter who have added larger packages and full platter deals. You can learn more about Smokin’ Jacks Bar-B-Q on their website and Facebook page.
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, has launched “Fostering Opioid Recovery through Training & Employment (FORTE)” – a four-year initiative focused on engaging businesses and individuals affected by the opioid crisis. As part of $5M awarded to the State of Florida from the U.S. Department of Labor and administered by the…
Six Lake County community leaders will step out of their comfort at the 15th Annual Stepping Out for Education, Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24. The three females and three male local celebrities will Fox Trot, Rumba, ChaCha, Swing and Tango during two full performances at this iconic fundraiser for the Education Foundation of…
The City of Groveland continually strives to provide educational opportunities for residents and guests to appreciate its diverse community. In honor of Juneteenth, Groveland will join in with numerous other cities across the nation in celebrating the historically monumental liberation of all African American slaves in America. This community event is the first of its…
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Lake and Sumter has received the Luminary Award from the TSIC state office by earning a Gold rating and meeting or exceeding 100% of key performance indicator goals. Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is a scholarship and mentoring…