About the Media Relations Unit
The goal of the Media Relations Unit is to keep our citizens informed regarding significant investigations, important safety information, and other law enforcement events and activities that impact our community. This is accomplished by working very closely with our media partners to maintain transparency and deliver timely and accurate information across several different mediums and platforms on a regular basis. The public information officers, while speaking on behalf of the Sheriff, routinely disseminate press releases, provide news interviews, respond to various media requests, and update the agency’s social media sites as part of their normal duties. Relaying important information clearly and accurately is critical and can even save lives in certain situations. This is a responsibility the members of this unit take very seriously. Continue reading
The Town of Lady Lake will celebrate Easter with a day of family-friendly activities and competitive fun for adults on Saturday, March 28, at Snooky Park.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Town’s popular Adult Easter Scavenger Hunt, “An Eggstraordinary Adventure,” followed by the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 11 a.m. for children, presented by the Town of Lady Lake and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake.
Both events will take place at Snooky Park, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a day of community celebration in the heart of Lady Lake.
The Adult Easter Scavenger Hunt will kick off at 9 a.m. at Snooky Park, 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Teams of two will follow clues to multiple locations throughout town, collecting eggs and competing for more than 20 prizes, including a 75-inch smart TV, Meta sunglasses, a smart home system and a $250 Visa gift card. Continue reading
The Town of Lady Lake is again presenting the annual Sounds of Spring Concert Series, a lineup of free live music bringing the community together for an unforgettable season of fun, food, and live entertainment. Held under the oak trees of Snooky Park, located 120 Lady Lake Blvd., this three-part concert series will feature talented tribute and cover bands, food trucks, and beverages for all to enjoy.
Location: Snooky Park,120 W. Lady Lake Blvd.
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dates:
- March 7: Decade of Soul
- March 21: Peace of Woodstock
- April 18: Think Big
New this year, the Town is offering 7 levels of VIP service to include at minimum a picnic blanket rental, 2 chairs rental, picnic basket (to keep) with snacks for two and water. Beer and wine is available for purchase and is part of upgraded VIP packages.
To learn more, contact Amy Alicea at 352-205-3826.
To stay up to date on these events, text SpringConcerts26 to 38276. The Town’s Spring Concert Series is sponsored by Seacoast Bank.
Town News Posted on February 09, 2026
A Special Election will be held to fill the unexpired term of the late John Gourlie for Town Commission, Ward 2. The Special Election will be held Tuesday, March 24 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lady Lake Community Building located at 237 W. Guava St. and Community Center and Crossroads Community Church at 275 Griffin Ave.
Voters must be residents of Ward 2.
The following candidates have qualified to be placed on the ballot.
Jason Accurso
Maggie Geraghty
Amanda McLea
The term of office shall expire in November 2028.
Join us for the Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market Strawberry Festival on Tuesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex (250 Rolling Acres Road).
Enjoy a fresh-picked day filled with:
Locally grown and homemade products
Live music by the Jiffy Feet Band
Artisan vendors featuring baked goods, decadent desserts, glassware, sewn & embroidered items, jewelry, lotions, cheese, BBQ & so much more!
Whether you’re shopping, snacking, or just soaking up the sunshine, there’s truly something for everyone. Bring a friend, bring your appetite, and come celebrate strawberry season with us!
The Lady Lake Library celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Children’s Library with an open house, officially welcoming families into a larger, modernized space designed to support learning, creativity, and the town’s growing population.
The Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce was honored with a presentation on the Ai Playbook by Coach DJ Carroll. The event was sponsored by Chris Semans’ State Farm Agency. Attendees learned valuable information and tools to utilize in their own business.
(OCALA, FL.) Feb. 19, 2026 – This morning, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) held the official groundbreaking ceremony for Station #8, a new facility designed to enhance emergency response in Ocala’s growing northwest corridor. City leaders, council members, CEP representatives, and senatorial aides joined the celebration.
The station’s location was strategically chosen for its accessibility to I-75 via US 27 and SR 40 via NW 44th Avenue, ensuring faster response times for residents and businesses in the area. City Manager Pete Lee highlighted the significance of the project, noting that the groundbreaking “represents our continued commitment to public safety and responsible growth. As Ocala expands, emergency services must expand with it. Seconds matter.”
Council President Ire Bethea emphasized the community impact, stating that “growth is a sign of a thriving community, but it comes with responsibility. Station 8 ensures residents have the protection and rapid response they deserve. Public safety is foundational.”
Station #8 will strengthen OFR’s emergency network with three apparatus bays, an engine and rescue unit, and 15 additional personnel. The project is expected to be completed by late 2026.
This groundbreaking is more than turning dirt—it is a promise to protect Ocala today and prepare for tomorrow. As Chief Welborn noted, “We’re not just building a fire station; we’re building a stronger, safer Ocala for generations to come.”
If anyone is a Hall of Famer it is Bill Belichick. He is the winningest coach of all times, with 8 Super Bowl. Tom Brady and fans are very upset. They are demanding consideration or overturning their decision to SNUB him. It is strictly politics. It is done by secret vote. A new stadium has tens of millions invested could be at stake. Some say Belichick might turn down the offer if it’s made next year. A SNUB FOR A SNUB! Maybe they need to over hall the Hall of Fame if the best does not win? They need to have transparency on who voted for who. There is 50 members voting takes 80% of the vote, now everyone acts shocked. I think the decision should take a revote and over turned. There is to much to lose over stupid politics! All this is over a first pick that was adjudicated years ago! Our world is filling with hate and it seems to be coming from the same place.
Tom Brady said it was completely ridiculous! Donald Trump voiced outrage. I don’t think anything will come good from this and it will hurt the game! But while I am at it TV is hurting it. We use to be able to see football on regular channels without paying extra. Most people are not watching because they don’t want to pay extra! They could double the audience by putting it on regular TV. Football is our national sport and making us pay extra for it is like asking us to pay to fill out a political poll. It is unAmerican! Everything is about money. Continue reading
The Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) is an agency within the Executive Office of the President that provides objective economic analysis and advice on both domestic and international policy. The CEA is considered one of the most prestigious appointments an economist can receive and is often viewed as the “pinnacle “ career. Unlike other government agencies that are often led by political operatives, the CEA is almost exclusively staffed by toptier academic economists including several Nobel Prize winners. This is why reports issued by the CEA are taken seriously by both politicians and economists.
The January 2026 report by the CEA is labeled “The Economic Impact of State Income Tax Elimination” and their Executive Summary states:
* Income taxes are more economically damaging than sales or property taxes;
* The harmful economic effects of state income taxes include outmigration, brain drain, stifled innovation and entrepreneurship, and reduced GDP;
* The harmful fiscal effects of state income taxes include revenue volatility with “feast and famine “ cycles, with states often gaining little or no new revenue from income tax hikes because of the negative economic effects they unleash. Key findings from CEA’s analysis of state income tax phase-out include: Continue reading
