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Dancer By Night

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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Balance

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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Beneath the surface

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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Batman

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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Farming Families: A Child’s Paradise

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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Florida Treasury to invest $25 million in Israel bonds, CFO says

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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