A Williston cowboy church will host a hearty Thanksgiving meal on Thursday for people who are in need or missing company for the holiday. Rafter Cross Cowboy Church at 4631 NE 162nd Court will put on the sit-down dinner from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for “absolutely anyone,” its organizers …
Read More »Florida’s largest food bank set for local food distribution events on Friday, Saturday
As inflation rises across the country and fuels growing food insecurity in local communities, the largest food bank in Florida is scheduled to hold food distribution events on Friday in Gainesville and Saturday in Chiefland, delivering fresh produce and non-perishable goods to food-insecure residents of the city. Farm Share, a …
Read More »UF alum prepares for first NASA 4K stream with Artemis
It’s been nearly 50 years since any person last touched the surface of the moon. As NASA prepares to give its Artemis program another attempt at making a historic launch, the broadcast of the launch will make history in its own way. Viewers will be able to see the most …
Read More »Meet the 17-year-old helping young women embrace their Inner Value
Many people can claim they want to change the world one day. But not many of them have the blueprints for success in their communities. And very few of them, like Sophia Vernon, are 17 years old. Vernon, a senior at Buchholz High School, is the founder of BEING-Inner Value, …
Read More »Gator Good provides a life-changing experience
Alec Gluckman, a normal 17-year-old high school student saw his life turn upside down one Fall Day in 2021. It was then that a serious sports injury and his first epilepsy seizure led to some surprising moments of pure joy – and life changing insight. Indeed, the injury and illness …
Read More »‘I wasn’t done yet’: 59-year-old ‘health nut’ continues to inspire others through personal training
Health coach Andy Farina is determined to inspire and persevere no matter what life throws at him.
Read More »Helen Hester is one of Alachua County’s crossing guard grandmas
Helen Hester, 82, is an Alachua County crossing guard of nine years. She doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Hester, widowed and with grandchildren scattered across the country, has created a family out of her career. “I could be their grandma,” she says as she safely guides the children across …
Read More »Queer Maker’s Market connects LGBTQ+ community for Gainesville pride month
After traveling almost 1,000 miles in her RV to make the move from Dallas, Texas to Gainesville one week ago, 41-year-old SolAmor Ildefonso found herself at the Queer Maker’s Market at 4th Ave Food Park Tuesday. About 15 vendors – all of whom identify with the queer community – set …
Read More »City of Ocala celebrates Mobility Week
The Florida Department of Transportation and its partners are celebrating Mobility Week by highlighting public transportation options in the state. In Ocala, SunTran employees are showing appreciation to riders in a special way. Riders have the opportunity to receive gifts and learn more about how public transportation works for them. …
Read More »Ocala equestrian community raises funds and supplies for Southwest Florida community
Louisa Barton had no idea that one Facebook message would change the trajectory of her next few weeks. Immediately after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, Barton opened her phone up to a direct message from Kelly Moore, a member of the Ocala Equestrian Community. Moore reached out to get support …
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