A delegation from The  Journal was on hand Friday evening for the inaugural Community Leadership in Aging Services gala and awards dinner hosted by Nu-Hope Elder Care Services Inc. The event was at Island View restaurant at Sun ‘n Lake … read more.

To all you couch potatoes with all your excuses not to exercise, I say “if I can do it, you can too.” You know what you say. “I am too old,” “my (knee, back, feet) hurt,” “no time,” “too heavy,” … read more.

I’ve driven the same old pickup truck for about six years. In that much daily driving I have come to recognize familiar sounds and I notice when a new noise comes from under the hood. A few weeks ago one … read more.

You never know who you are going to meet. I ran in the Heartland Triathlon Mother’s Day 5K at Hammock State Park on Saturday. As the race began I was passed by a women whose right leg was disfigured and … read more.

Forest Area Supervisor and local wildland firefighter Tim Elder is participating in the 2013 Brotherhood Ride this week, bicycling from Florida to Tennessee to honor fallen firefighters. The nine-day, 700-mile ride began in Brooksville and ends Saturday in Decaturville, Tenn. … read more.

They are here! No, I am not talking about the snowbirds or race fans. They would be a good thing. I am talking about the dreaded love bugs. Twice a year Florida’s love bugs make our lives miserable. These insects … read more.

Have you made plans for Mother’s Day? Do you need a new idea for a gift or activity? Flowers or going out to dinner are always a welcome gift for mom. Gift certificates for car washes, clothing, shoes, or ice … read more.

Area residents will have a unique opportunity in May to see a time capsule and its “treasures” before the capsule is buried under the floor of the Government Center where it will rest for the next 50 years. And we … read more.

The shrill sound of an emergency siren that reverberated through Leisure Lakes shortly after noon on a recent Saturday afternoon was the sound of safety for residents near Jack Creek and Josephine Creek. The siren’s blast could be heard for … read more.

If you spend much time in your gardens, you will have the same experience I had last weekend. Picture me crawling on my hands and knees pulling weeds and being startled by a pair of eyes looking at me. The … read more.