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Tag Archives: charity
In the News: charity involved in illegal gambling, rape trial texts, Feb. foreclosure drop, food truck rally, Obama’s fuel plan
By Grier Ferguson on March 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 11:00 am
Fla. charity figures pumped $1M to politicians – An Associated Press investigation revealed more than $1 million has been given to politicians by a charity involved with illegal gambling. Ocala Star Banner Text messages at center of rape trial testimony [...]
Thrift Week encourages Floridians to start saving
By Michal Higdon on January 16th, 2013 | Last updated: January 16, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Thrift Week teaches the youth the value of a dollar.
Electronics recycling event in Ocala will benefit local charity
By Emily Miller on January 15th, 2013 | Last updated: January 15, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Individuals can donate “anything with a cord” to the recycling charity event. All of the funds raised will benefit the Arnette House Inc., a charitable nonprofit that helps at-risk youth and their families.
Gainesville farm grows vegetables for local soup kitchen
By Emily Miller and Lauren Verno on December 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 6, 2012 at 11:32 am
Gainesville’s first urban farm is putting a charitable spin on the farm-to-table concept by donating locally grown vegetables to a Gainesville homeless shelter and soup kitchen.
Gainesville’s roughest and toughest roller derby team raises money for charity
By Sami Main on September 7th, 2012 | Last updated: September 11, 2012 at 2:53 pm
The Gainesville Roller Rebels raise money to serve survivors of domestic violence.
