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
It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, John E. Sununu, who is running to represent the beautiful State of New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate.
John is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected Leaders in New Hampshire, and many Republicans in the U.S. Senate and, as your next Senator, he will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda. John will fight hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Provide Access to Affordable and High Quality Health Care, Champion School Choice, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Brave Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
John E. Sununu has my Complete and Total
Endorsement – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN — ELECT JOHN E. SUNUNU!Trump Endorses Sununu
Seminole County, FL (February 3, 2026) — Seminole County’s Office of Emergency Management invited community members to practice their tornado action plan during ‘The Great Tornado Drill’ on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Some community members participated as a business, school, faith-based organization, or family unit. Participants should discuss how they would receive a tornado warning alert and practice taking shelter in the most secure interior room at work or home.
The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in Melbourne partnered to develop The Great Tornado Drill in 2015. Since then, the State of Florida adopted the event, with all 67 counties participating annually during Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week.
By Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
At Stirrups ‘n Strides, we see something truly special happen every day — moments of courage, joy, and transformation that begin the moment a rider meets a horse. But what exactly is therapeutic riding, and how do horses help people heal?
What Is Therapeutic Riding?
Therapeutic riding is a program that uses horseback riding to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Under the guidance of certified instructors and trained volunteers, riders with a wide range of abilities and challenges learn to ride, build strength, and gain confidence — all while forming a unique bond with their horse.
The natural movement of a horse closely mirrors the human walking gait. As a horse walks, the rider’s body moves in a rhythmic, three-dimensional pattern that improves balance, posture, coordination, and muscle tone. For many riders, this is more than just exercise — it’s the first time their body moves with such symmetry and freedom. Continue reading
