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Read More »Wal-Mart to combat veteran unemployment with hiring plan
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to hire 100,000 returning service members in the next five years beginning this Memorial Day. Honorably discharged veterans are eligible in their first year off active duty and the plan is aimed at limiting unemployment among local veterans.
Read More »Gainesville race to support veterans
Race on UF campus ran in honor of veterans.
Read More »New tattoo regulations could affect state industry, blood banks
Florida's tattoo industry will be regulated by state and local health departments as part of a new rule aimed at increasing blood donations.
Read More »Shands’ Musicians in Residence concert kicks off Arts + Health Month
A duo of Shands' Musicians in Residence kickoff Arts + Health Month with a concert Thursday night at the Thomas Center.
Read More »Homeless veterans event sees growth in services, volunteers
In its eleventh year, the Homeless Veterans Stand Down had to add more capacity due to an increase in services and volunteers.
Read More »Submariners and other veterans honored in Ocala
Veterans from the first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, as well as other veterans from other submarines recently met in Ocala for a dedication ceremony to the men who had served on the historical vessel. Florida’s 89-point-one Liana Charles talks to the veterans about their experiences at sea during …
Read More »Veterans remember their service on the U.S.S. Nautilus
Veterans from the first nuclear powered submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus, as well as other veterans from other submarines recently met in Ocala for a dedication ceremony to the men who had served on the historical vessel. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Liana Charles talked to the vets about their experiences at sea during …
Read More »Military veteran, now UF faculty member, honors veterans in Gainesville display
Memorial Day weekend means different things to many people. For Dr. Paul Ortiz, director of the University of Florida’s oral history program, it’s a time for him to remember his military service, and honor all who served. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, people who drive on one of Gainesville’s …
Read More »Occupy UF and Occupy Gainesville join efforts to get out their message
A group of anti-war military Veterans joined the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City this morning after one of their colleagues was injured at a protest. Here in Gainesville, Occupy UF has joined forces with the Occupy Gainesville movement. The group of abot a hundred marched from Campus to downtown chanting about their …
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