Over 40 local businesses attended the Lady Lake area Chamber of Commerce January networking breakfast at First watch Join us the first Tuesday of the month from 8 to 9 AM to meet your next referral.

Lady Lake, FL – The Orange Blossom Gardens (OBG) Lions Club has announced a commitment to fund monthly truck rental costs for the Community of Gratitude Food Pantry for one year, ensuring the organization can continue securing large-scale food donations from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

The funding will provide $500 per month for 12 months to cover rental fees for a moving truck required to transport pallets of food from Second Harvest’s Orlando distribution center to the pantry’s local facilities. The initiative addresses a critical logistical barrier that has limited the pantry’s ability to obtain high-volume donations needed to meet growing community demand.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is one of the largest hunger-relief organizations in the region, distributing millions of pounds of donated food each year to partner agencies across more than half of Florida’s counties. Many of its most impactful donations are distributed by the pallet, requiring recipient organizations to have access to box trucks or similar vehicles for safe and efficient transport.  Continue reading →

Lady Lake, FL —The Orange Blossom Gardens (OBG) Lions Club is proud to announce Kyra Spivey, a student at Lake Technical College, as a recipient of a Scholarship Award, honoring her academic excellence, dedication to career education, and commitment to the animal care field.

Spivey was selected as a scholarship recipient based on her outstanding performance in a highly competitive academic environment and her demonstrated passion for veterinary science.

LADY LAKE – Residents are invited to connect with Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman during a special “Meet the Mayor at the Market” event on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market, located at 250 Rolling Acres Road.

This casual gathering provides an opportunity to discuss local topics, share ideas, and hear updates about news and events in the community directly from the mayor.

While there, visitors are invited to peruse the market, which features a wide range of offerings including fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, handmade crafts, and artisanal products. Food truck vendors will serve options such as barbecue, hot dogs, and international cuisines.

The market is accessible by golf cart via The Villages at Palermo Place through Chula Vista or Del Mar Drive.

The Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to support local vendors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or contact market@ladylake.org.

The Lady Lake Police Department is in possession of the following found or abandoned property. Unless ownership is claimed and verified, these items will be disposed of in accordance with Florida State Statute 705 on their scheduled purge dates.

If you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the Evidence Section at (352) 751-1576 with proof of ownership.

A credit card was recovered on Oct. 30, 2025, on Avenida Central. If unclaimed, it will be purged on Jan. 28, 2026.

On Dec. 15, 2025, an iPhone, identification cards, a passport, credit cards and keys were recovered along U.S. Highway 27/441. These items will be purged on March 13, 2026, unless claimed.

A bicycle was recovered on Dec. 19, 2025, on LaGrande Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of on March 29, 2026.

U.S. currency was recovered on Jan. 16, 2026, on Bichara Boulevard. It is scheduled to be purged on April 16, 2026, unless claimed.

A bracelet was recovered on Jan. 22, 2026, on Bichara Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of on April 22, 2026.

A key fob with keys was also recovered on Jan. 22, 2026, on Avenida Central. It is scheduled for disposal on April 22, 2026.

The Lady Lake Police Department is proud to officially welcome and swear in our newest Police Officer, Michael Godigkeit — and we’re even more excited to share that our department is now fully staffed, which is a major milestone for our team and our community.

Following the ceremony, we also celebrated outstanding internal promotions, highlighting the hard work, dedication, and growth happening within the department:

Corporal Lidia Maya was promoted to Sergeant

Officer Amanda Hayes was promoted to Corporal

Officer Jean Cintron was promoted to Corporal

These promotions are a true reflection of the strong leadership, mentoring, and commitment to developing talent within the Lady Lake Police Department under the guidance of Chief Steve Hunt.

Congratulations to Officer Godigkeit and to all of our newly promoted officers.

The January luncheon was hosted at the brand-new restaurant oh my! Local businesses enjoy delicious food, networking, and door prizes.

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This is the last Networking event for 2025 at GlennView Country Club. Thank you to Glenview Country Club