In his 79 years of life, Georgia-born Newton Perry, was an underwater cinematographer, the swim coach at Ocala High School, founded Weeki Wachee Springs and opened Perry’s Swim School.

Millions of Christians around the world attended Mass on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season that prepares the faithful for Easter.

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Kyndal Ray Edwards is working to make reality what started as a dream: walking to all four corners of the United States. He recently started his journey through Florida, where he pushes a cart with a sign that reads “You Matter” and “Walking Across America.” He is over 800 days into his journey.

St. Francis House held its inaugural World Homeless Day Friday to spread awareness of homelessness around the world.

Lennox partnered with a local HVAC company to install a new air-conditioning system at the residence of a Gainesville first responder.

At the University of Florida, students and staff are running through Turlington Plaza, the Plaza of the Americas, Reitz Union and other locations on campus, not looking for a class, but for cash as part of a cash giveaway sponsored by an anonymous donor.

The UF Jewish community came together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Monday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Gilchrist County united around family, friends and food at the Gilchrist County Agricultural Complex on Saturday to celebrate the county’s 100th birthday with a feast provided by area businesses.

At oddities shops, customers may pick up anything from a bleached skull to a preserved puppy suspended in fluid to a painting featuring iridescent, pinned beetles.The growing fascination with the unusual has sparked a larger conversation about sustainability and where the items come from.