“Oh it was a good life here back then,” said Bob Shanks, one of the oldest living residents of Earleton. Once a paradise for locals, today Earleton is quiet. However, the re-opening of a historic fish camp on Lake Santa Fe in April may restore some of the town's old glory.
Read More »PACE Center Empowers Girls In Wake Of #MeToo And #TimesUp Movement
The #MeToo and #TimesUp hashtags have brought sexual harassment and violence stories to the forefront of the news. For the Gainesville community, the PACE Center for Girls Alachua offers support to local girls who suffer from various underlying issues that lead to academic decline, one of which is sexual abuse.
Read More »SanctuaryAlachua Opens As Place of Empowerment for Women, Children
A new Krishna house opened in Alachua offering a safe haven for women and children in the community. The nonprofit interfaith community services center, SanctuaryAlachua, is located at 13700 NW U.S. 441 in Alachua.
Read More »‘Labor of Love:’ How One Earleton Couple Is Saving A Historical Landmark
John and Julia Vanderschoot first went to Buddy’s Landing on a date. Decades later they are restoring The Boathouse at Santa Fe Harbor into a regional treasure.
Read More »Florida Voices | Ellie Gaustria, Living at Life’s Deadly Intersection
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Vietnam Veteran Renovates Bus To Transport Vets
Vietnam Veteran Lewis Alston bought a bus from the Marion County Honor Guard to help local vets with transportation. “I always wanted my own bus, I was a truck driver all of my life,” he said. “And what better way to have veterans with you. Let’s go somewhere and do something.”
Read More »Honorable Hobby: Preserving Hard-Earned History
Hayden Hudson's collection of military medals is a result of his love of history and a goal to reconnect the veteran's award and their families.
Read More »Florida Voices | Jacob Atem, A Lost Boy Finds His Way
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Florida Voices: Lilliemarie Gore, Alachua County Teacher of the Year
Lilliemarie Gore, 35, is the teacher every parent hopes their child has one day.
Read More »‘Just Glad To Be Home’: Gainesville City Agency Rebuilds House For Woman
The project cost just under $100,000.
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