The Annual fishing derby was a great success. As you can see there were a lot of fish caught. The senior fishing derby has buses from some of the assisted living care. It give them a chance to get out and breath some fresh air in the sun. Actually fish if they want to and get a hot meal. If you have a senior in your family or know a senior that does not get out see about getting them to a half day of fun in the sun. Put on by then Ocala Parks and Recreation.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
PGA Tour SUPERSTORE has grand opening and ribbon-cutting in Lady Lake.
Florida Humanities and the Friends of the Ocala Public Library to Host
“Florida Talks” Author Eliot Kleinberg
For Immediate Release
- Florida Humanities and the Friends of the Ocala Public Library will host Eliot Kleinberg, retired journalist and author of “War in Paradise: World War II in Florida”, Saturday, May 11th, 11 a.m. at the Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, meeting room C. (2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala). He will also be providing copies of his book for sale. www.ekfla.com for more information!
Kleinberg, a former journalist for the Palm Beach Post, brings to light the impact of World War II on the Sunshine State. From U-Boat attacks off of Florida’s coast to sprawling military bases, hear how a world at war transformed a sleepy southern state into one of the nation’s hotspots. Continue reading
LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake proudly announces the launch of its redesigned website, www.ladylakefl.gov, representing a significant step forward in bolstering community engagement and providing seamless access to services and information. The adoption of the .gov domain underscores the Town’s commitment to security, reassuring residents that the website serves as the official outlet for municipal business.
Powered by the Civic Plus platform, the website uses modern technology with a focus on accessibility to cater to the diverse needs of residents to access information from any device.
Designed with user convenience in mind, www.ladylakefl.gov streamlines navigation, reducing complexity and ensuring a personalized browsing experience. The site’s objective is to increase customer satisfaction by minimizing clicks and eliminating confusion. Continue reading
LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is putting a new and creative spin on the classic Mother/Son dance, asking pairs to team up for a rugged, outdoor game of Survivor complete with mental and physical challenges.
Survivor: Mother/Son Edition is presented by the Lady Lake Parks and Recreation Department and will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. beneath the shady oaks of Snooky Park, 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Courageous mothers (and maternal figures) alongside their adventurous sons ages 6-17
should be prepared to outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition for a chance to bring home prizes for their combined skills. Games include everything from rubber ax throwing, Velcro wall, giant lawn bowling, memory games and more – but don’t worry – bug eating is not required! Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the number of Americans rescued from political turmoil in Haiti by the State of Florida now exceeds 200 individuals. Since the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s first state coordinated rescue flight on March 20, a total of 220 Americans have been successfully evacuated from Haiti to Florida. The evacuations have been executed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division).
“When Floridians and other Americans are in need, the State of Florida acts,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m pleased to announce that we’ve been able to successfully rescue more than 200 Floridians and other Americans from Haiti. Even when the federal government fails to act, Florida will always step up.” Continue reading
Submissions will be used to support Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites Floridians and parents from across the state to submit their favorite recipes.
“In the DeSantis family, we love cooking with the kids,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I am asking Floridians to share their favorite kid-friendly recipes to be included in a project that will benefit the Hope Florida Fund. The Governor and I look forward to submissions from parents and cooks in the Sunshine State.” Continue reading
Dear Neighbor,
This week was a long one—and it’s still not over! The House will be in session through tomorrow to consider several important pieces of legislation. I spoke about what’s been happening today on the House Floor in a Facebook Live here.
It was a busy week in the Energy & Commerce Committee as we reviewed several pieces of legislation that deal with protecting you and your privacy online. This is of utmost importance to me and my colleagues because you deserve to be protected, not taken advantage for advertisers and third-party groups that use and sell your data for their own benefit. For more on this, take a look below. Continue reading
This week, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and I urged Floridians to help us fight the opioid crisis by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Floridians can safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications at a local drop-off location. National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration every April and October.
Nationally, more than 112,000 people died from drug overdose in 2023. According to the 2022 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Annual Report, Florida lost more than 8,000 to opioid-related overdoses. Continue reading
May 25 – August 31, 2024
Discover the science behind bloodsucking creatures! Dive into the world of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Explore their characteristics, habits, and the reasons they bite. Understand how they are attracted to heat and CO2 in your breath, and identify them by their mouth parts. Engage in the fun TwITCHer Game that will make you itch! Stop in and learn about the role of bloodsuckers in the ecosystem and how to prevent them from bothering you.
