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Together, Carol Pearce and her husband, Julian, look after hundreds of animals at their home in Mayo, Florida.
Read More »A Lafayette County couple acts as Noah’s Ark for the county’s surrendered animals
The Great Gainesville Car Show raises over $3,000 for Noah’s Endeavor
Car enthusiasts took over about four blocks Saturday in downtown Gainesville for The Great Gainesville Car Show.
Read More »‘I finally did something about me’: Violence survivors art exhibit to be held in Gainesville
The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center will host the exhibit – featuring six artists and approximately 20 pieces of artwork – in recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Read More »Family Promise seeks volunteers to help homeless families
Ninety-one-year-old Jan DeLuc loves to volunteer her time with Family Promise of Gainesville, a nonprofit that mobilizes local resources to help homeless families. This year was DeLuc’s third year volunteering in the Bed Race, one of Family Promise’s key fundraiser events. The event has multiple teams run down a track …
Read More »How the Gator Junior Golf Association filled a gap in Gainesville’s youth golf scene
Six years ago there was a gap in Gainesville’s junior golf presence. Today, the gap has been filled.
Read More »Unlooping life
Artist Cristi Lopez reflects on the benefits of art and yoga for mental health and wellness.
Read More »‘Better together’: Minority women-owned businesses flourish in Gainesville
The University of Florida Warrington College of Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center hosted its annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit virtually Friday. Around 150 attendees tuned in to listen to keynote speakers, panelists and female entrepreneurs.
Read More »The Lede || Season V Episode II: One with nature
In this edition of The Lede and The Lede Verified, we discuss how nature impacts the community. We also showcase a Marion County business started by a University of Florida student. Plus, we introduce you to The Lede Sports Verified.
Read More »Olympian Brittany Bowe returns to Ocala alma mater
Green and gold pompoms rustled in unison and screams echoed on Friday through Trinity Catholic High School’s gym. The Celtic student body rose to its feet, while some sentimental faculty and alumni dried their eyes. Brittany Bowe was back. Nearly 500 students, faculty and alumni welcomed the 34-year-old Olympic ice …
Read More »A Newberry man and his green swim trunks delight and confuse Gators fans
A man in a quiet Florida Gators polo and jeans sat stoically. Air Jordan sneakers squeaked on the hardwood in the background. Midway through the first half, the whistle blew. As a Mississippi State player began his free throw routine, the calm man — Ron Davis, 80, — started his.
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