Umatilla Local Pulse

• Over 400 attendees celebrated 140+ athletes and coaches from East Ridge, Lake Minneola, South Lake, Tavares High, and more.
• FCA Coach’s Choice...

Mount Dora tribute spotlights Reese's bold legacy. On May 7, the DAR's Mary Ellen Robertson Chapter honored journalist Mabel Norris Reese at American...

Real Estate & Infrastructure

• Eustis Lot Listing: Zillow lists Topping Pl Lot 3 in Eustis, FL for $165,000 as a 7,800 square foot lot with 4...

Key recovery hazards for Lake County ahead of hurricane season:

• Riskiest phase: Recovery in Florida brings overlooked dangers as cleanup starts.
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Local faith event alert for Umatilla:

• Worship Nights featuring Passion and Taya
• Doors open 5:45 PM, starts 7:00 PM
• General admission – first come, first served; get early access to best seats!

Good news for Mount Dora traffic: Donnelly Street reconstruction, started just over a month ago, is on track to reopen around Memorial Day after two...

Mount Dora launches push to induct Mabel Norris Reese into Florida Women’s Hall of Fame for her fearless reporting.

• DAR leads effort: Mary Ellen...

Prime Eustis development opportunity: 7,800 sq ft vacant lot at Topping Pl Lot 3, Eustis, FL 32726 on the market for $165,000. View 4 Zillow photos via MLS #G5112011.

Stay vigilant during outdoor tasks in Eustis neighborhoods after this brazen attack:

• April 29 on Bates Ave: 65yo victim struck from behind,...

Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Boil Water Notice in Mount Dora: A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for Morningside Drive from Sylvan Point Drive to...

Safety alert for Mount Dora residents: Precautionary boil water notice issued after contractor struck main on Morningside Drive at Sylvan Point Drive...

Umatilla High School baseball legend Jonathan Lucroy, our 2014 UHS grad and former MLB All-Star, is having a busy stretch piling up post-career honors! Pure local pride.

Heartbreaking local loss: A 20-year-old Umatilla motorcyclist died at the scene of an Eustis crash caused by a wrong-way driver, who faces charges. Drive safe in our area.

Godsmack hits Umatilla on Sep 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Big River Golf Course – snag tickets now and plan ahead for this epic show!

Local Events & Activities

• Umatilla Library Storytime: Bring little ones under 35 months to The Choo-Choo Crew storytime at Umatilla Public...

Lake County residents, grab plywood, steel or aluminum panels today—early prep beats mid-season chaos, cutting stress as Florida storms hit in waves.

• Region semifinals underway for Florida high school baseball
• 11 local teams chasing region finals and state titles
• Packed stands at all the games
• Highlights and full scores tonight at 11

• 3-2 commission vote denied special exception for convenience store, gas station, and car wash on 4 acres at Rolling Acres Road/CR 466.
• Traffic...

• Who/What: Babies & toddlers under 35 months for energetic Choo-Choo Crew storytime building early literacy skills
• When/Where: Today, 10-10:30 AM at Umatilla Public Library Children's Room
• Plus: Followed by playgroup; skip if anyone feels sick

Lake commissioners voted 3-1 to put a one-mill property tax increase on the Nov. 2026 ballot:

• Homeowner impact: ~$1 per $1,000 taxable value—e.g.,...