A leap of faith

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 1.3 min read

    The simple life, RV-style Leesburg natives Ricky and Krista Fay made a drastic transformation when they paid off bills, sold everything they owned, and decided to hit the road for [...]

  • Muscling in on greatness

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 2.1 min read

    Coming out of the black tank top are muscular arms that would make Arnold Schwarzenegger proud. Hidden beneath the tank top are fine-tuned, chiseled abs sure to make ladies swoon. [...]

    Sticking a fork in diabetes and celiac disease

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 3.1 min read

    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 [...]

    PUMPED ABOUT BODYBUILDING

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 2.3 min read

    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. [...]

    Fashioning a New Direction

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 1.6 min read

    Photo: Fred Lopez Food pantry director reflects on fashion career Irene O’Malley, executive director of Lake Cares Food Pantry, relishes working with volunteers to provide food for 750 families a [...]

    CLEARING THE AIR ON VAPING

    Published On: June 1, 2016By 10.1 min read

    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 [...]

    Attention!!!

    Published On: June 1, 2016By 1.2 min read

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR LAKE COUNTY’S 20 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS We’ve all met that awesome person in the world of health and fitness who made such a [...]

    This Nurse Delivers… In More Ways Than One

    Published On: May 1, 2016By 4.4 min read

    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 [...]

    “CLEAN” Your Plate

    Published On: May 1, 2016By 3.3 min read

    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. [...]

    The Next Generation of Nurses

    Published On: May 1, 2016By 8.8 min read

    WRITERS: Leigh Neely and James Combs  PHOTOS: Fred Lopez What do you get if you have late-night study sessions, hands-on experience in medical simulation labs, and a group of people [...]

    It’s all about the children—The Children of the Forest

    Published On: April 1, 2016By 10.4 min read

    “There’s this 13-year-old girl whose family took off with her because she got pregnant,” Pastor David Houck said. “Nobody knows who the father is but rumor has it, it’s her [...]

    Weighing the Issue

    Published On: April 1, 2016By 4.7 min read

    WRITER: Kathy Ingold What does the North Lake Hospital Tax mean to you? North Lake County property owners have a decision to make. The North Lake County Hospital District tax [...]

    The Buck Starts Here

    Published On: April 1, 2016By 6.2 min read

    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 [...]

    It’s a living

    Published On: March 1, 2016By 6.2 min read

    WRITERS: James Combs and Michelle Clark // PHOTOS: Fred Lopez Most people don’t even want to talk about death. It’s why there is a reluctance to make funeral plans or [...]

    Your life, your terms

    Published On: March 1, 2016By 7.3 min read

    WRITERS: Shemir Wiles and Leigh Neely Questions to ponder: A funeral or memorial service? Who will get your grandmother’s china? It’s never easy to think of life going on without [...]