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A local food blogger designs custom T-shirts to support the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank serving Gainesville and surrounding counties.
Read More »Gainesville Food Blogger, T-shirt Company Fundraise For Food Bank
How Chris Nikic Became An Ironman Triathlete
Nikic’s dedication to get 1% better every day has helped him on his historic mission, and this achievement is just his first step of many more to come beyond the finish line.
Read More »On Election Day, Democracy Rested In His Hands
Dekova Batey woke up on Tuesday more than two hours before the sun came up. 4:30 was early. Even for him. But it was the day that all of America had been anticipating. Election Day.
Read More »Alachua County School District Bus Giveaway Uplifts Area Churches And Nonprofits
The district awarded 40 used school buses to area churches and nonprofits during a first-ever giveaway event, dubbed “Operation Moving Forward,” in the Gainesville Raceway parking lot.
Read More »Community Groups Seek To Foster Trans Visibility At Halloween Event In Gainesville
Amid vibrant queer and transgender patrons cheering outside Curia on the Drag in Gainesville, the best overall costume award went to the one wearing the least: A Batman mask and T-shirt.
Read More »Waldo City Square Looks To Build Community
After a successful drive-thru trick-or-treat event, city management is determining the best way to prepare for their next event, Waldo’s Christmas at the Caboose.
Read More »St. Augustine Artist’s Work Aims To Inspire Social Justice Conversation In Gainesville
Sylvi Herrick, a multifaceted artist based in St. Augustine, had a vision of how her work could be a medium for conversation and change
Read More »Alachua County Public Schools Donate Buses To Local Churches And Nonprofits
Alachua County Public Schools has decided to donate 40 "retiring" buses to local churches and nonprofit groups to aid in the pandemic.
Read More »Alachua County Artists Plan To Engage The Community Through Arts Grants
Local artists who have been awarded grants explain what they are using their grants for, and how supporting local art is important.
Read More »Jews Celebrate A COVID-Safe Shabbat In The Sukkah
Through a short service, a meal, community news and trivia, local Jews rested and bonded in-person for the first time in months.
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