š± How a Clermont McDonaldās argument escalated into felony battery charges.
Clermont, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Clermont! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Clermont McDonaldās argument escalated into felony battery charges.
- Clermont teen killed at Davenport house party; what deputies say happened
- Which Clermont restaurant was flagged for high-priority health violations?
Also on today's calendar: 27th Annual World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Employee charged with starting fight with co-worker at McDonald's (leesburg-news.com) ā Clermont police arrested a local woman after a fight with a co-worker at the McDonaldās on E. Hwy. 50, captured on store surveillance video. Officers say the dispute escalated from shoulder bumps inside to a confrontation outside where a childās chair was used as a weapon, leading to aggravated battery and perjury charges for two women. 
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2. 18-year-old identified in deadly Davenport house party shooting (wesh.com) ā An 18-year-old from Clermont was killed after a shooting at a large house party in a Davenport vacation rental, and deputies are still searching for the suspect. Osceola County authorities say such short-term-rental parties, drawing teens from Lake and other counties, have been linked to hundreds of violent crimes and are stepping up weekend enforcement. Ā Ā Ā
3. Lake County restaurant inspections: 4 cited for high-priority violations (dailycommercial.com) ā Health inspectors recently cited a Clermont restaurant on Highway 27 for multiple violations, including food temperature issues that required a follow-up visit. The roundup also lists other Lake County establishments with high-priority problems and explains how Floridaās inspection system works, plus how you can look up or report restaurant conditions yourself. Ā Ā Ā
4. Close to Home, Closer to Healing: VA's 'Close to Me' Program Expands Cancer Care in Viera (va.gov) ā Clermont veterans now have closer access to VA outpatient services through the Orlando VA system, which is expanding its cancer care program so more treatments happen in neighborhood clinics instead of distant hospitals. While this story spotlights the new āClose to Meā cancer program in Viera, it also notes that Clermontās community-based clinic is part of the broader network bringing specialty care nearer to Central Florida veteransā homes. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Clermont
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27th Annual World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration
Lake Hiawatha Preserve, 450 12th St, Clermont
9:30 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am -
THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
12:00 pm -
TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
6:30 pm -
Business Accelerator Series
Clermont City Center , 620 W. Montrose St. , Clermont
8:00 am -
AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am -
EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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Development Review Committee
Winter Garden, FL Calendar , 300 W Plant Street , Winter Garden
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am -
THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
12:00 pm -
Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dog ran away, have you seen her?
Her name is Puma. Any information is welcome. Please help us find her any way you can. (Nextdoor John's Lake Landing) - Please shareā¤ļøthis beauty was found on CR 561 near 33, Our Rd.
, and Mitchell Bridges Rd. German Shepherd looks like it belongs to a veteran. If you know her owner or are the owner please contact me. (Nextdoor Heart of The Green Swamp)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales ā Part Time in Clermont. Apply here.
- Sun Hospitality Resort Services posted a job opening for Houseman in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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