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In this episode of The Lede, we highlight a story about breast cancer awareness. We also showcase Walt Disney World’s anniversary.
Read More »The Lede || Season IV Episode IV: Celebrating milestones and new beginnings
People are feline good at a cat café in downtown Gainesville
Cat cafés are growing in popularity across Florida, with more than 10 locations and a bump in adoption rates statewide.
Read More »The Alzheimer’s Association prepares a walk in Gainesville to end the disease
Audra Peoples watched as her grandfather slowly lost his ability to take care of himself due to dementia. Now, years after his passing, she is managing a walk to help cure and support others suffering from this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at 9 …
Read More »Gainesville’s New Transit App Adjusts for Route Detours
The City of Gainesville ended its 10-year partnership with TransLoc. The new transit app, GNVRideRTS, provides real-time updates on route detours, traffic reports, and bus stop updates. If riders want to give feedback on the new app, visit go-rts.com.
Read More »The Lede || Season IV Episode III: Serving Food for Thought
In this edition of The Lede, we cover IFA Food Week and recap UF’s homecoming game.
Read More »Dental care on wheels is treating uninsured patients in Marion County
The Langley Mobile Dental Unit provides care without barriers to Marion County residents.
Read More »Alachua County schools are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in these ways
Under a Florida statute, schools are required to teach Hispanic contributions, and Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the ways those contributions are highlighted.
Read More »Ghost, goblins and groceries food drive
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo hosted a community food drive.
Read More »The Lede ✓|| Season IV Episode I: Falling for Unique Fashion
In this episode of The Lede Verified, we chat about fall fashion trends, DIY necklaces and the Florida Vintage Market.
Read More »‘History we don’t want to lose’: What you should know about Sarah McKnight and her Gainesville establishments
The acts McKnight, a musician herself, brought to town attracted folks from all backgrounds, including white students from the University of Florida. Like much of Gainesville’s Black history, however, her story has become lost to the passage of time as well as urban development.
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