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Lisa Hill dedicates her time, energy and care to children at the Waldo Summer Camp. Each day she offers peace of mind for parents and a whirlwind of adventure for the youngsters.
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Burn Survivors Join Peers For Week Of Fear-Conquering Fun At Florida State Fire College
The Children’s Burn Camp of North Florida, also known as Camp Amigo, kicked off its week of adventure on Monday at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala, which was picked due to its location, amenities and dormitories.
Read More »Gainesville Residents to Rally for Father’s Day Bailout
Sunday is Father’s Day, and a coalition of local community activists want to raise awareness about the plight of many families who won’t be able to celebrate the special day together.
Read More »A Small Gainesville Farm Works To Bring Food Justice to the South
In 2010 the Agricultural Justice Project launched the Food Justice certification, which ensures farmworker rights not granted by law. These rights create new costs for certified farmers while the American farmers’ debt has risen to $409 billion.
Read More »Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe Visits Non-Profit Organization, Peer Respite
The peer respite will be receiving a grant of $100,000 annually through the Lutheran Services of Florida and the Department of Children and Families.
Read More »Diploma Dreams Become Reality For Inmates At Graduation
In 2016, the Florida Gateway College became part of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program. Now, three years later, 47 inmates walked at the first college graduation inside a Florida prison.
Read More »Animal Services’ Promotes ‘Sweet 16’ Tournament As Creative Adoption Incentive For Clay County
The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Raises Over $2,000 for Special Olympics
The staff of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office spent Thursday evening as guest wait staff to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics during their Tip-A-Cop event.
Read More »‘The Only Thing I Can’t Do Is Walk’
Mark Brisbane, 52, is a husband, father and mentorfor those with physical disabilities in the Gainesville community.
Read More »Farm Near Gainesville Builds Handicap-Accessible Strawberry Picking System
The Cardwells were one of the first families to test out the new construction at Roger's Farm.
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