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Rep. Webster Supports Bills Strengthening Support for Uyghurs

By South Lake Today | Feb 16, 2024

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has shown his support for bills aimed at bolstering assistance for Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China. These groups have been subjected to religious and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).Speaking about his decision to vote in favor of these bills, Rep. Webster stated, "For years, I have voiced concern with the CCP's actions on their religious persecution of Uyghurs in Northwestern China. The violation of religious freedoms and human rights is an...

Avante at Leesburg, Inc., a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By South Lake Today | Feb 15, 2024

Avante at Leesburg, Inc. was one of the 11 for-profit facility nursing homes in Lake County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Webster Votes to Pass the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act

By South Lake Today | Feb 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In a significant move to boost America's energy production, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted in favor of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation aims to remove all restrictions on the import and export of liquified natural gas (LNG) and streamline the energy permitting process by eliminating the requirement for the Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize exports."Since his first day in office, President Biden has caved to climate extremists and has weakened America's energy production," stated Rep....

Rep. Webster Votes Again to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas

By South Lake Today | Feb 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has once again voted in favor of impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Webster said, "Today, I once again voted to pass two articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The two articles of impeachment hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable for lying to Congress, abusing public trust, and for his refusal to comply with the laws he took an oath to uphold."Congressman Webster has been a vocal advocate for...

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Lake County Schools District had most of their students enrolled in ninth-grade during 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Feb 12, 2024

The largest number of students enrolled per grade in Lake County Schools District during the 2022-23 school year were in the ninth-grade, making up 8.3% of the student body.

Which former South Lake Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By South Lake Today | Feb 11, 2024

This former South Lake Today area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

Webster Signs Supreme Court Brief Supporting Free Speech

By South Lake Today | Feb 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In a show of support for the protection of free speech, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and 43 Members of Congress, has filed a Supreme Court amicus brief. The brief aims to support Americans' right to free speech in the case of Vivek H. Murthy, Surgeon General, Et. Al. v. State of Missouri, Et. Al."The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the federal government will not infringe on the right to free speech for all Americans and remains the most effective protecting of speech in...

Florida Education: Increase in student enrollment in Lake County school district during 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Feb 7, 2024

Student enrollment in Lake County school district increased in the 2022-23 school year, with 47,452 students enrolled.

Webster Votes to Protect Patients from Health Care Discrimination

By South Lake Today | Feb 7, 2024

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has voted in favor of the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 485. This legislation aims to prevent discrimination against Americans with disabilities or chronic illnesses by banning the use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) in federal health programs.QALYs are a metric used by programs like Medicaid or the Department of Veteran's Affairs to determine the cost-effectiveness of certain treatments. However, this practice has often resulted in individuals with disabilities or chronic...

Webster Votes to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas

By South Lake Today | Feb 6, 2024

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, a member of the Republican Party, has announced his vote in favor of impeaching Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The impeachment is based on allegations of lying to Congress and willful refusal to comply with federal laws.In a statement, Congressman Webster expressed his commitment to holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his actions. He stated, "Today I voted to pass two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. I am committed to holding...

Which former South Lake Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By South Lake Today | Feb 4, 2024

This former South Lake Today area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Lake County Education: More students enrolled in Lake County Schools District in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Feb 2, 2024

Student enrollment in Lake County’s only school district grew by 3.5% in the 2022-23 school year.

Rep. Webster Votes to Pass Bill Protecting Communities From Illegal Immigrants Driving Under the Influence

By South Lake Today | Feb 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In a move to ensure the safety of communities and prevent incidents of drunk driving, Congressman Daniel Webster of Florida has voted in favor of H.R. 6976, the Protect our Communities from DUIs Act. This bill aims to address the issue of illegal immigrants driving under the influence by making it grounds for preventing their entry into the United States or deportation.Congressman Webster expressed his support for the bill, stating, "It's commonsense that illegal immigrants who endanger American lives by driving under the influence should be faced with...

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