Due to a recent lightning storm, the Grand Island water treatment plant was severely damaged and is temporarily out of service. To maintain service, residents in the Grand Island area are receiving water from an alternate plant and may notice lower-than-normal water pressure.Repair crews are working now, and we expect the Grand Island plant to be back online within 48 hours.
The St. John's River Water Management District has issued a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Order, which included Lake County. Restrictions include: One day a week watering, odd numbered addresses on Saturday, even numbered addresses on Sunday, nonresidential on Tuesday, and prohibited between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Published on June 18, 2025
The annual Hometown Celebration will be on Friday, July 4 from 5 – 10 p.m. in Ferran Park. This free event will feature an impressive lineup of family-friendly activities that you will not want to miss this Independence Day.
Kicking-off the night will be an exciting new addition to this event – a silent disco. Participants will be given a set of headphones to jam out to on the dance floor. The silent disco will be open from 5 – 8 p.m., so many visitors can enjoy this trendy party activity.
The Central Florida Ski Show will be returning for almost the tenth year in a row. Starting at 6 p.m., this fan-favorite will feature impressive water stunts on Lake Eustis.
At 8 p.m. US Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping band Deep Blue Something will take the Alice McClelland Bandshell stage. The American alternative rock group is best known for their hit single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and will bring their dynamic and engaging live performance here to Eustis.
The grand finale of the event will be the stunning fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Eustis.
The Eustis Aquatics Center pool will be open with free admission from 5 – 7 p.m. as part of the 2025 Hometown Celebration. Ferran Park will also be filled with a variety of food trucks and craft vendors.
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