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The newly founded UF Special Olympics College Unified Gators flag football team took third place this weekend at Swamp Bowl. Founder Jake Dube said the University of Florida community was welcoming to the new team.

The Alachua County Library District recently won the Innovation of the Year award for its Sensory Storytime program. The program is designed for pre-school children with autism and other sensory integration needs.

Brain Works in Gainesville uses auditory training to treat learning disabilities and brain trauma. It's helped 13-year-old Nate with his dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia, but scientists question how effective the treatment really is.

The Garrity family is the first family to receive the Michelle Park Family Recreation Scholarship from the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 and was created for families to engage in recreational and cultural activities for free.

Gainesville Post Office participates in the Santa Operation program for the first time. The program started receiving letters from across the country starting Dec. 2, and it will match the benefactors until Monday.

Mixed martial artists Garrett "G-Money" Holeve and David "Cerebral Assasin" Steffan fought on Saturday in Sullivan, Missouri. G-Money defeated his opponent in their much anticipated bout by submission in the second round.

Garrett "G" Holeve has Down syndrome, but his condition isn't stopping him from pursuing his passion -- mixed martial arts. G will face David Steffan on Nov. 8 in a long overdue fight against the odds.

Gainesville residents with celiac disease won't have to search far for gluten-free foods. A new FDA ruling has defined "gluten-free" labels, and many Gainesville eateries are already ahead of the curve.

While April is Autism Awareness Month, Regina Currens of Alachua County Public Schools works to help local autistic children year-round.

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