• Published On: September 30, 2021By 3.9 min read

    After almost losing it all, a Mount Dora woman is living life true to herself, while helping others along the way. Photo: Nicole Hamel Sharon Simmons is a believer in [...]

  • Published On: July 30, 2021By 8.8 min read

    Titanic victim probes depths of mind to uncover past life experiences and lead those hurting to present-day solutions.  Photo: Nicole Hamel Sarah Riley’s fear of deep water caused her to [...]

  • Published On: June 30, 2021By 4.5 min read

    Denise Lloyd reaches new heights practicing aerial skills. Photos: Nicole Hamel Going on her 12th year of practicing aerial arts, Denise Lloyd is grateful to have developed her aerial skills [...]

  • Published On: May 31, 2021By 7.7 min read

    Vale Anoa’i, Afa Anoa’i, and Lynn Anoa’i Wrestling icon flexes his faith to help aspiring wrestlers reach their dreams.   Photos: Anthony Rao A group of spandex-clad warriors gather around [...]

  • Published On: May 31, 2021By 2.1 min read

    Paige Grimes wants to give every kid the chance to dance.  Photos: Nicole Hamel Nineteen-year-old Paige Grimes is ready for her next “step” after hosting the grand opening for her [...]

  • Published On: April 30, 2021By 2.1 min read

    Erica Majors weighs in on her life-changing transformation. It’s the small changes in life that have Erica Majors living large.  Attending social functions without fear of others staring at her. [...]

  • Published On: March 31, 2021By 2.8 min read

    Lake County’s masked man comes to rescue with over 30,000 masks. Photos: Nicole Hamel Tim Totten, owner of Final Embrace, found a creative solution when hospitals and health facilities were [...]

  • Published On: February 26, 2021By 3.7 min read

    Needy get filled, volunteer couple in Mount Dora get fulfilled. For 18 years since retiring to Florida from North Dakota, Cal and Shirley Rolfson are pretty much living the dream.  [...]

  • Published On: January 29, 2021By 4.5 min read

    Clermont woman devotes life to healing mind, body and spirit by targeting trapped emotions. Photos: Nicole Hamel Salina Rubio’s curiosity was sparked the moment she heard about The Emotion Code, [...]

  • Published On: May 9, 2020By 1.8 min read

    Many maltreated children may be facing greater trauma during the coronavirus pandemic because teachers, neighbors and coaches don’t see them as often and can’t report suspected abuse. Marcia Hilty, a [...]

  • Published On: April 29, 2020By 2.3 min read

    Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Clermont and Lady Lake are among 150 in Florida set to receive tablets that will enable residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to [...]

  • Published On: March 31, 2020By 4.6 min read

    Medical professionals talk about how they cope with their jobs.  Compiled by: James Combs and Chris Gerbasi Burnout on the job is not exactly a new concept, but its consequences [...]

  • Published On: March 31, 2020By 3.2 min read

    Here are 5 tips to live a simpler life in a complex world. Story: Gary Collins   Millennials have been coined “the burnout generation.” Culture observers attribute the burnout to [...]

  • Published On: March 31, 2020By 4.2 min read

    Millennials want more acceptance for facing student debt, low-paying jobs and high expectations. Story: Victoria Schlabig  Millennials grew up in a much different world than preceding generations, not only due [...]

  • Published On: March 31, 2020By 2.9 min read

    10 podcasts for your morning commute. Story: Victoria Schlabig   ‘The Happiness Lab’ with Dr. Laurie Santos Dr. Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale, has studied the science of [...]