For female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, being robbed of their beautiful hair is oftentimes an added source of suffering. Two residents of The Villages are putting a little extra sparkle [...]

A Lake County teenager is muscling his way onto the bodybuilding scene. Cameron Vansant is busy working on a lifelong sculpture project: himself. Posing on stage at the Ormond Beach [...]

As one of Florida’s leading horticultural companies, Cherry Lake grows a variety of beautiful and sustainable trees, palms, and shrubs. But the Groveland-based company is also planting seeds of imagination, [...]

On a lovely summer day, 58-year-old Kasey Naves had her hair and nails done at her favorite salon. Afterward, she went grocery shopping, drove home, and unloaded the bags herself. [...]

By the time August rolls around in Florida, some things are as certain as death and taxes. Air conditioners are groaning, steering wheels are sizzling, and ice cream is melting. [...]

There are many water-related activities for the 308,034 people who proudly call Lake County home. Because of the county’s 1,000 named lakes, crystal-clear springs, splash pads, and public swimming pools, [...]

Photo: Franz Krachtus Leesburg native Max Wettstein, 46, is one of the country’s most popular fitness models. In fact, he graced the cover of Men’s Health 10 times and was [...]

Adriene Tolliver, 36, is living large these days—and it’s all because she made the decision to downsize. Since committing to a lifestyle change Sept. 7, 2013, she has lost more [...]

PHOTOS: FRED LOPEZ Very little slows down lively Ava Barnes, including diabetes and Celiac disease. As a Type 1 diabetic, Ave Barnes must keep her blood-sugar level within a safe range [...]

Photo: Fred Lopez Bernice Prek has a look of confidence as she walks onto stage. The bikini she’s wearing barely covers her tanned, golden-oak skin, rock-hard abs, and muscular biceps. [...]

PHOTOS: FRED LOPEZ Many smokers are turning to vaping as an alternative to cigarettes. There’s no question that graduating from cigs to e-cigs to no cigs is the healthiest decision [...]

PHOTO: Fred Lopez Nearly every day Karen Baisden goes to work, she receives a special delivery. No, it’s not a bouquet of flowers. Nor is it an expensive gift that [...]

PHOTOS: Fred Lopez Greens and Grains in Clermont serves up wholesome, organic food. Gluten-free. Vegan. Vegetarian. Organic. Not many dining venues in Lake County are sympathetic to these eating concepts. [...]

PHOTOS: Fred Lopez While children will learn plenty about reading, writing, and arithmetic, schools are neglectful by not teaching them how to be financially literate. Therefore, the responsibility is on [...]

PHOTOS: Fred Lopez A brush with death often makes people say, “I’m a different person.” The everyday tasks done without thought take on more importance and the value of family [...]