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Riley Belcher, a 2-year-old from Belleview with a radiant smile, was selected to be an ambassador for the Down syndrome awareness nonprofit Nothing Down.
Read More »Belleview Toddler Becomes Ambassador For Down Syndrome
Horse Named Gracie Provides Therapy To Seniors At Oak Hammock
Studies show animal therapy has diminished the effects of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Read More »St. Francis House Unveils New Playground
St. Francis House in Gainesville opens its doors to 35 people each night to fill its eight available rooms. The facility runs on a first-come, first-served basis, but priority is given to families with children.
Read More »Gainesville High Students Use 5K Run To Raise $4K For Hurricane Michael Victims
As 130 participants prepared to run a 5K Sunday morning in support of hurricane relief, the rain poured down as if to remind them of the wind and rain that ravaged the Florida Panhandle in October.
Read More »After Michael’s Fury, An Angel Saves The Forgotten In A Florida Tent City
Hurricane Michael survivors were living in a tent city located in a church parking lot. When it was dismantled by Bay County, 50-year-old Shelly Summers brought them to her home.
Read More »Hank, A Friendly Feline, Helps Those In Need At Child Advocacy Center
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 »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.
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