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When you walk through the doors of the Child Advocacy Center, the room is filled with toys, books, crayons, and a cat who goes by the name of Hank.
Read More »Hank, A Friendly Feline, Helps Those In Need At Child Advocacy Center
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Gainesville Man From Helping, Inspiring Those Around Him
Jeff Suggs is one of the youngest residents at The Village and by all accounts one of the kindest.
Read More »Lawrence Fowler: A Retired Vet Turned Coaster Connoisseur
Larry Fowler, often called "the crazy coaster guy," has completed over 10,600 coaster rides since mid-December of 2017, with his longest consecutive run at 140 rides after 13 hours in the park. He expects to exceed 12,000 by the end of the year.
Read More »Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Opens in Micanopy
The Willie Mae Stokes Community Center officially opened its doors Dec. 1, and founders of the center believe it will create a number of new opportunities and resources with it.
Read More »Local Toddler Makes History For Children With Disabilities
A local toddler is the first person with Down syndrome to be featured on Family Times and won the cover contest with local support.
Read More »Families Of Crime Victims Will Receive Teddy Bears To Aid Grieving Process
A Jacksonville-area woman is helping families cope with loss by making teddy bears made out of clothing of loved ones killed due to violent crime.
Read More »Soul Surfer | Lance Maki Finds Peace In Religion And Surfing
Seventy-one year old surfer Lance Maki had a defining moment that changed the course of his life. In this hardship, it was his spirituality that saved him both in and out of the water.
Read More »Gainesville Food Bank, Feeding Community Year-Round, Is Ready For Holiday Action
During the holiday season, the church tries to feed as many people as donations and budget allow. To do so, it depends on Bread of the Mighty.
Read More »2018 Transgender Day of Remembrance Held In Gainesville
Holding tealight candles set in palm-sized glass jars, about 100 people gazed silently upon the stage as 300 names resounded Tuesday night at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville.
Read More »‘We Won’t Be Erased’: Gainesville Marks 2018 Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Every year on Nov. 20, transgender advocates and LGBTQ organizations across the country and world host vigils.
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