• Published On: February 1, 2016By 7.5 min read

    Being a “happy camper” will help you effectively cope with life’s daily struggles and challenges. The constant demands of a job. The death of a family member or friend. A [...]

  • Published On: February 1, 2016By 8.2 min read

    If you think your life is doomed after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, you seriously need a change of heart Open-heart bypass surgery. Those four words conjure up images of [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016By 11.3 min read

    Local doctor Jonathan Wise battles brain cancer with courage and strength so he can be there for his family. For 35-year-old Jonathan Wise, being a father means being a protector [...]

  • Published On: December 1, 2015By 9.6 min read

    This story is about three unique Lake County children. It’s no secret they have special needs. The facial characteristics of Down syndrome, the wheelchair that accompanies spina bifida, and the [...]

  • Published On: December 1, 2015By 2.4 min read

    Working inside a bakery is a sweet gig for Joseph Shephard. The 24-year-old autistic man refers to himself as a jack-of-all-trades. He washes dishes, decorates cupcakes, places cupcakes in containers, [...]

  • Published On: December 1, 2015By 11.2 min read

    Big miracles come in small packages. Jaxon Buell, a 15-month-old baby who was expected to die in the womb, has touched the hearts of people throughout the world with his [...]

  • Published On: November 1, 2015By 11.3 min read

    Death and taxes are not the only constants in life. Throughout the course of a day, month, or even year, we experience a wide range of emotions. In fact, ask [...]

  • Published On: November 1, 2015By 5.1 min read

    He pulled knives on people, threatened to kill his parents, displayed frequent outbursts of anger, and was admitted to a mental health facility on two occasions under the state’s Baker [...]

  • Published On: November 1, 2015By 12.5 min read

    Famous physician and celebrity Dr. Drew Pinsky helps mental health patients cope with their afflictions head on. People with mental illness often suffer alone. They feel disgraced by their diagnosis [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2015By 1.1 min read

    The dog days of summer hit Lake County as local residents and their furry friends packed the Eustis Community Center to enjoy some tail-wagging fun. Strut Your Mutt, a fundraising [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2015By 5.1 min read

    Eustis High School standout baseball player Brady Singer will take his pitching talents to the University of Florida. Many kids dream big. They imagine themselves growing up to be doctors, firefighters, actors, and [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2015By 5 min read

    A Youth Baseball Program Provides Players with an Opportunity to Compete Against Elite Competition As the Leesburg Bombers practice at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex, coach Vinny Niglio shows young baseball [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2015By 3.1 min read

    Are Pit Bulls Bad to the Bone? A 20-year study conducted by the American Veterinary Association from 1979 to 1998 confirmed the negative stereotype people have of pit bulls. The breed [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2015By 6.4 min read

    Bright lights shine down on the stage of the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. The final two contestants—Miss University of Florida Mary Katherine Fechtel and Miss Orlando Kelsey Beck—tightly hold [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2015By 4.2 min read

    Cason Yeager was no stranger to water. Scalloping has been one of his favorite summertime activities during the past five years. In addition, the 26-year-old landscaper from Fruitland Park could [...]