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Read More »Welcoming Week in Gainesville Highlights City’s Effort to Help Immigrants
Abandoned Property Possibly Becoming Community Center
An abandoned property in Gainesville might soon become the new headquarters for the Chamber of Hispanic Affairs.
Read More »Two Weeks After Hurricane Hermine, A Pirate Festival in Cedar Key
Pirates have invaded Cedar Key, but no one seems to mind. In fact, this is the fourth year in a row that “pirate crews” convened in Cedar Key, despite the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Hermine just two weeks prior. Cyndi Waters, of Naples, drove five hours to Cedar Key …
Read More »Gainesville Mayor Declares Sept. 15 Hunger Action Day
On Thursday, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe announced that for the city of Gainesville, Sept. 15 was to be known as Hunger Action Day. At the local Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, the mayor attended as a guest of honor what was a celebratory event to thank the community for …
Read More »Former CHOICES Program Giving Thousands To Health Care
Alachua County's CHOICES program looks to distribute their remaining $465,000 to healthcare providers after the program ended in 2013.
Read More »UF Students, Community Remember 9/11
UF students and community members gathered to honor the 15th anniversary of September 11.
Read More »Dignity Village Decreases Capacity Limits
Dignity Village, a tent-city community for the homeless population of Gainesville, reduced its maximum capacity limits this week.
Read More »Micanopy Provides Relief For Horseshoe Beach Residents Following Hermine
Hurricane Hermine left minimal damage to Micanopy, but the town is adamant in helping a nearby costal city get back on its feet.
Read More »United Way of Citrus County To Help 100 Residents Get Their GEDs By Next Year
The United Way of Citrus County has set a goal of helping 100 people get their GED certificates by June 30, 2017.
Read More »Sister Hazel Helped You In The Streets, In The Home, And In Prison
"Like her, I'm called to work with those who are less fortunate."
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