Americans have developed a reputation around the world as materialistic and wasteful spenders. Based on the following numbers, that perception is not far from reality:  $1,038: how much the average American [...]

It’s no secret that cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and kicking the habit immediately can bring tremendous benefits, according to the American Cancer Society: [...]

Triathletes will converge on Lake County to compete in the 37th annual Great Clermont Triathlon, scheduled for March 14 at Waterfront Park, 100 3rd St. Participants can choose to compete [...]

If a new garden is in your plans this spring, perhaps you should consider growing your own herb garden. An herb garden also will add to your home’s curb appeal [...]

There are ways to grow spiritually outside the church. Serving the community, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen or picking up trash off the street, is rewarding to the [...]

…there’s a proper way to write one.  Story: Chris Hogan We all want to do nice things for our loved ones. We go on family trips and celebrate life’s victories [...]

In 2019, Lake County was ranked as the 26th healthiest county in Florida, according to niche.com, which ranks counties based on rates of obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse and access to [...]

Gather your team for a free bicycle scavenger hunt in Downtown Clermont. Get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors and take in the historic, scenic views of the city during this [...]

Ginger Jacobs and Tyler Van Alstine, shown in the center, were recently recognized by the Board of County Commissioners and presented awards by representatives from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital [...]

Everything under the sun, and stars, is likely to be covered at The Villages Outdoor Expo. The event is scheduled from 9am-3pm Feb. 22 and 10am-3pm Feb. 23 at La [...]

The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming [...]

AdventHealth Waterman recently received three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. AdventHealth Waterman, located in Tavares, received this [...]

The Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office announced the addition of one new early voting site and a change in the Mount Dora early voting site ahead of the March [...]

Two Leesburg firefighters were honored this week by Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with a 2019 Life Saving Award. The award recognizes their outstanding performance in pediatric trauma care for [...]

AdventHealth Waterman, AdventHealth Daytona Beach and AdventHealth DeLand have earned national recognition for their efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations, through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) [...]