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Kids Beating Cancer When Leslie Skillman moved to The Villages, she brought with

Paws for the Cause Fur Ball For one night, animal lovers trade leashes

Emmett Strickland School: Wildwood Middle High School Sport: Track and field Events: Javelin,

Williams Institute of Orthopedics has grown considerably since opening its doors in Lady Lake,

Harold Howell Master Deputy  |  LCSO Aug. 2, 2024 changed nearly everything for

Property taxes have become one of Florida’s hottest political issues, and when voters see Amendment

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United

Brennan Henderson School: Leesburg High School Grade: Senior Age: 17 Sport: Football Position:

AVAYA WASHINGTON School: Umatilla High School Grade: Junior Age: 16 Sports: Volleyball, basketball

At 6-foot-2, Cameron Thornton is used to having a size advantage on the basketball

Lena Williams Age: 45 Career: Real Estate Agent Company/Title: Morris Realty and Investments

Omar Contreras  Age: 46 years  Career: Business/Entrepreneur Company/Title: Owner/Operator, Omar’s Painting Inc 

Natalie Kahler Age: 54 Career: Community Development Company/Title: Executive Director, Clermont Main Street

Tanya Meyer Age: 55 Career: Animal Rescue, Job Placement Company/Title: Owner, Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue

Rosanne Brandeburg Age: 64 Career: Community Engagement, Public Relations Company/Title: Business Development Director, Insight

Karen Ivison Age: 57 Career: Healthcare Company/Title: Manager of Volunteer Services, AdventHealth Waterman

Deborah “Deb” Jayne Age: 60 Career: Entrepreneur Company/Title: Owner, Bases Loaded Consulting Group; Founder,

Beth Merrick Age: 55 Career: Business/Entrepreneur Company/Title: Owner, Sunshine Book Co. Books

Hugh Gravitt IV Age: 41 Career: Healthcare Executive, Nonprofit Work, U.S. Navy Veteran Company/Title:

Steve Smith Age: 79 Career: Change Maker, Nonprofit Work Company/Title: Executive Director, New Beginnings