Umatilla Local Pulse

A newly listed 8,276-square-foot unimproved lot at 20525 SE 140th Street Lot 47 in Umatilla hit the market on 9/7/2026 for $10,000, featuring R4...

Two local men were convicted in Lake County’s largest fentanyl bust:

• Cliff Demond Johnson, 44, of Fruitland Park, was found guilty on all 17...

Free ukulele classes at the Mount Dora library offer an easy way for locals to learn music with no cost or sign-up.

• Instruments: Borrow one of the...

Umatilla-area neighbors are offering reusable household goods for free, helping residents save on home upgrades.

• Wooden display cabinet with glass...

• Hunters and outdoor fans: 400-square-foot cabin on 0.19 acres backs directly to Ocala National Forest with regular wildlife sightings
• Compact...

This 1060 Duck Box Road property in Umatilla delivers convenient access to Ocala, Umatilla, Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora, and Leesburg, making it a...

A 1.92-acre unimproved corner lot on Keene Road in Umatilla just listed for $169,000, with R zoning and no utilities or HOA. This fresh residential land offering on 9/5/2026 could point to growing interest in local property development.

Eustis, Umatilla, and Tavares residents can review North Lake Trail route options and guide future plans at a free open house.

• When: Tuesday,...

A triplex at 16025 Wallace Street in Umatilla is marketed as a local investment with three separate units.

• Potential for over $60,000 in annual...

Winn-Dixie’s new 15-year lease at Eustis Plaza delivers a stable neighborhood grocer to nearby shoppers, offering fresh bakery items, ready-to-eat foods, and the Rewards program as part of ongoing Florida growth.

Carmine’s Pizzeria at 33202 CR-473 is gearing up to reopen after a temporary closure, with the team confirming they're getting closer daily.
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Lake County invites the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

• When & where: Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 am in the rotunda...

Umatilla families have a no-cost STEM option this Wednesday at 3 PM when Kids STEM brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math enrichment...

Umatilla travels to Eustis for a non-conference matchup on Sep 3 at 7pm.

Key team stats highlight the contrast:

• Total yards per game: Umatilla...

Umatilla locals can meet these pups at the Humane Society of Lake County.

• Babs: 2-year-old small mix, shy at first but warms up and good with...

Families can easily track Umatilla High activities through the Lake County Schools site.

• Visit the Umatilla High Events page to filter by search or...

Target is hiring Front-end Associate roles near Tavares, FL, with openings in retail, merchandise, and sales. Local job seekers can apply now for these positions.

Lake County commissioners voted unanimously to remove all FLOCK license-plate readers from county roads.

• Privacy concerns drove the decision: Over...

Umatilla resident Bobby Stoneking launched Venture Performance Sunscreen on September 1, 2026, with a mineral-based dry-texture formula made for youth...

Voters decide Nov. 3 on Amendment 3, raising homestead exemptions to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.

• Lake County projects $51.9M property-tax...