• Published On: June 26, 2023By 2.5 min read

    The insistence of her beloved cat was the sign Deb Jayne couldn’t ignore. “ZuZu would lay on my bed every night and nudge my left breast. She started doing this [...]

  • Published On: June 23, 2023By 2.5 min read

    Local Leesburg mother of two, Malerie Holcomb-Botts, has recently achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author with the release of her new book based on her children’s [...]

  • Published On: June 13, 2023By 2.6 min read

    Lake County Golden Triangle Rotary has recently awarded scholarships for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. A total of $32,000 was granted to 26 exceptional residents from Lake County who [...]

  • Published On: May 6, 2023By 4.6 min read

    Leesburg — Amid its 60-year anniversary, Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) made history Tuesday with the inauguration of Dr. Heather Bigard, its seventh—and first-ever female—president sworn in to lead [...]

  • Published On: April 30, 2023By 4.9 min read

    Clermont businessman Rocky DeStefano making a difference by helping employees knock out problems. Chick-fil-A’s corporate purpose statement continues to touch and define the leadership style of Rocky DeStefano [...]

  • Published On: April 1, 2023By 2.1 min read

    Clermont walking/running group puts best feet forward.  L-R (front row): Brian Boylan, Amalie Skorman, Patty Cummins, Beth Yarborough, Terry French, Toni Richardson, Danielle Elsayed, Melinda Smith, Charley (in [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2023By 5.6 min read

    Unique juice bar serves exercise with juice and tea.  A woman in an exercise outfit sidles up to the bar, plunks down a few bucks, and tells the [...]

  • Published On: February 1, 2023By 1.9 min read

    Nathaniel Biegler chosen to carry on healing hands legacy.  Nathaniel Biegler always knew he wanted a career in healthcare, but he wanted to help individuals optimize their health [...]

  • Published On: December 31, 2022By 1.9 min read

    For Taylor Mitchell, weight loss is her gain Taylor Mitchell knows a thing or two about transformation and change. The Leesburg native has experienced it up close and [...]

  • Published On: November 30, 2022By 1.7 min read

    New Year’s resolutions are a tradition. So is breaking them. Here are some suggestions on your way to a healthier you in 2022.  1. List the changes you [...]

  • Published On: November 30, 2022By 1.9 min read

    Setting a high bar  Teen beats cancer while winning weightlifting championship.  Roy Wiggins, 17, of Lake Minneola is an inspiration to everyone around him.  While maintaining a [...]

  • Published On: November 30, 2022By 7.3 min read

    Good Grief The grieving process is different for everyone, but healing is possible. I don’t think anyone knows how precious life is until this happens to you,” says [...]

  • Published On: October 31, 2022By 2.1 min read

    Road to Rebirth  Guided hypnosis helps people heal in the present by visiting the past. Many people desire a glimpse into the future.  But one resident of [...]

  • Published On: September 30, 2022By 2.2 min read

    Minneola theatre student deserves props for dealing with rare medical conditions.  She has performed as Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Tiger Lily in Peter Pan, and Evie in [...]

  • Published On: August 31, 2022By 2.3 min read

    Local doctor speaks out against the government’s coronavirus response.  alking about the coronavirus vaccine is a touchy subject, but Dr. Richard Bosshardt hasn’t shied away from addressing the [...]