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Memorial Day was first widely observed in 1868 to honor the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, according to PBS. By the late 1800s, multiple states had declared it a holiday, and in 1971, Congress established the last Monday of each May as a federal one. -
The program is held on the first Friday of every month until August at the Martin Luther King Center from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. On April 12, about 50 kids were in attendance ready to play and — more importantly — win.
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors owns and runs Camp Freedom, offering a safe haven for veterans to heal in the outdoors. It’s a nonprofit that aims to provide nature therapy to veterans from all walks of life by hosting no-cost retreats. -
Abigail Perret-Gentil left her job at a biotech to start a nonprofit organization called Grace Grows to combat this food desert. -
Rob Harris drives the bus up and down the entire state of Florida giving out information on Alzheimer’s and dementia to people looking for help. -
Though the gathering was small, Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons’ words and discussions within the building were far from it. -
The Florida Public Archaeology Network hosted a two-day Cemetery Resource Protection Training conference. WUFT’s Noelimary Suarez reports a number of groups attended the event including local descendants, caretakers and historians. -
The community recently faced a setback with the loss of its only certified shelter, leaving many vulnerable individuals without a safe haven. -
Keith Carson, 66, gets to live the life most children dream of. As a full-time pirate entertainer — instead of pillaging towns and taunting girls and boys — he uses his powers for good. -
MJM7, a Catholic family band from Effingham, Illinois, was started in 2012 by Michael James Mette, a 44-year-old musician. -
The proceeds from the event go to a non-profit called Florida Cares.
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The community held its 3rd annual event at the Town of Micanopy Ballpark.
