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Theresa Campbell

Originally from Anderson, Ind., Theresa worked for The Herald-Bulletin for many years. After experiencing a winter with 53 inches of snow, her late husband asked her to get a job in Florida, and they headed south. Well known in the area, Theresa worked with The Daily Sun and The Daily Commercial prior to joining Akers. “I finally have my dream job. I’ve wanted to work for a magazine since I was a teenager, and I’m very excited to be here,” Theresa says. “There is such positive energy at Akers that it’s infectious.” Theresa has three grown daughters—Julia lives in San Francisco, Emily is in Seattle, and Maria in Orlando.

Lake County extension promotes Let’s Walk Florida event for better health

This year, more than ever it’s important to focus on heart health by adopting a healthier lifestyle to prevent heart disease, says Lori Johnson, family and consumer science agent for UF/IFAS Extension Lake County. “Get your heart in shape and…

Tavares eager to work with Mount Dora, Lake County on Rails to Trails

The future connectivity in Lake County can be summed up in three words: Rails to Trails. Tavares City Administrator John Drury says Florida completed its “alternative analysis” and determined a Rails to Trails project is the best connectivity for this…

Groups partner to provide free healthy living program for older adults

Hey seniors, it’s time to live your best life. A free virtual program is being planned for 10 a.m. Jan. 21 on “Balancing Nutrition, Exercise and Stress in Everyday Living,” which is part of the new “Living Your Best Life”…

LCSO monitors, receives ‘relevant’ intelligence updates on protests

In wake of the Jan. 6 violent mob breaching the U.S. Capitol and the FBI alerting state capitols to the potential of attacks leading up to Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, some Lake Countians may be concerned of…

Local Talent: Coloring their world

Clermont teacher creates personalized chalk drawings to make students feel special. Photos: Nicole Hamel In the early phases of distance learning from COVID-19, teacher Amy Nichols connected with her Pine Ridge Elementary kindergarten students in a fun, artistic way: she…

Person of Interest: Keshia Rytter

School resource deputy with Lake County Sheriff’s Office has heart for kids. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital stats: Born in New York and moved to Groveland as a child. Resided in Leesburg for 14+ years before moving to Davenport last March. …

Meet a Villager: Yvonne Combs

Villager strives to encourage others, fulfills childhood dream to become an author. Photo: Nicole Hamel Yvonne Combs looks forward to becoming involved in Villages activities and meeting more people who call The Villages home. “I’ve met the kindest people…

Meet a Villager: John ‘Jack’ Roberts

Retired principal enjoys playing Broadway show tunes on grand piano at Villages hospital. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats Resides in Village of Hacienda South, moved to Villages in 2016. Owns a second home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Born in Philadelphia…