UF employee by day, professional dancer by night, that’s the tale of Matthew McEwen. Though it may be hard to balance life with dance, he manages to do so to an exceptional degree. His passion for dance took some time to grow, but he has found great joy in the …
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From Olympic bronze to brows and just being her own boss, Taylor Manson shares how she has balanced it all as she prepares for the 2024 Olympics here in Gainesville, Florida.
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Britt Renee, an Ocala native, brings joy to families around Gainesville as a professional mermaid. She performs at birthday parties and group events. Through this work, she has been able to combine her love of performing, swimming and making people smile. To become a mermaid, she has been certified in …
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Joey Alfonso Beneath the Mask is the hero that Gainesville needs as he saves the city one smile at a time. From appearing at events like birthday parties and 5k’s for kids with cancer to just roaming on campus, he takes the concept of the Dark Knight to make everyone’s …
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Daryl Kirby is a foster parent and a nonprofit owner in Williston, Florida. He wants to create a safe space for all children, but especially those who come from dysfunctional backgrounds. The 53-year-old is the founder of Kirby Family Farm, which hosts multiple public and private family events throughout the …
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From 1,200 people running from a plaza to police responding to reports of gunfire, then law enforcement determining what happened and what to do about a mass of lost property, more than an hour of chaos and response ensued Oct. 9 at the University of Florida. WUFT News has outlined …
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A three-car collision on Southwest 20th Avenue and Southwest 43rd Street resulted in a driver being rushed to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. When police arrived on the scene, the vehicle at the front of the collision — described as an SUV — had left the accident site. “Any vehicle leaving …
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The Florida Treasury will invest an additional $25 million into Israel bonds, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced in a press release Wednesday. Patronis’s announcement comes a day after he issued a proclamation supporting Israel amidst attacks from Hamas, an armed Palestinian organization. The purchase brings Florida’s total current …
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Alachua County Animal Resources is hosting its annual summer adoption event on Saturday. Its shelter is very crowded, and the county is seeking help in finding homes for as many animals as possible this weekend. The event, titled “Summer Lovin’” is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3400 …
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Tropical Depression Three has formed in the Central Tropical Atlantic and continued strengthening is likely. Most tropical model guidance keeps the system on a slow track toward the Caribbean through the end of the week. Conditions are favorable for further development the next few days, so there’s a high chance …
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