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The 62-year-old John Watzke oversees one of the few drive-in theatre sites left in the country.
Read More »Ocala Drive-In Theatre Hangs On Amid Decades Of Nationwide Decline For Drive-Ins
Nearly 100 People Attend Walk For Children’s Mental Health in Ocala
The event, put on by the Centers, aimed to bring awareness to the many children in Marion County who struggle with mental health issues and disabilities.
Read More »Gilchrist County Elementary Students Are Using 3D Printing To Make Valentine’s Day Crafts And Much More
But how did nine children in Gilchrist County get access to two 3D printers? Our story explores the answer.
Read More »HOPE Organization Tries To Help People Get Better With Giant Helpers — Horses
HOPE stands for HOrses Helping PEople and is an equine-assisted therapy facility located in Alachua County.
Read More »Which North Central Florida Lawmakers’ 2018 Bills Are Now Law?
A list of the laws and projects that legislators representing local counties were able to get through the Florida legislature in 2018.
Read More »Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program Accepts A Record Amount Of Students
Each scholarship costs $4,000, which is then matched by the state.
Read More »Family Fights Rare Genetic Disorders
The Meachums founded Xtraordinary Joy, a non-profit group, in 2016 "to raise funds that will promote clinical interventions, therapies and care opportunities for children afflicted by never-before-studied X chromosome deletions."
Read More »How An Ocala Stylist Eases Ordeal Of A Haircut For People With Autism
For a special needs child, the 30-minute visit for a hair cut can turn into an ordeal.
Read More »More Central Florida Businesses Obtain Autism Welcomed Decal
In 2013, the Eustis, Florida, woman decided to create an "Autism Welcomed Decal" that signaled a welcoming and friendly environment. Now over 100 decals have been put up by business owners, restaurants and other public places across central Florida.
Read More »Concerns Of Health Risks From Advanced Meter Radio Waves Debunked
Despite health concerns raised by some residents of Melrose, Florida over new wireless-emitting smart meter, experts assure they are safe and a benefit because they eliminates the need for utility employees to drive to residential homes and businesses to record electricity use.
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