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A retired first sergeant of the United States Air Force is recognized as an embodiment of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy for her dedication to improving the lives of others.
Read More »Children Milk Goats at Newberry Branch Library
Over half a dozen dairy goats were skipping around and nibbling on the fingers of children outside of the Newberry Branch Library Wednesday afternoon Once a year, the library hosts a free interactive workshop to teach children about goats and the value of knowing where their food comes from.
Read More »Health Navigators Help Low-Income Locals Sign Up For Health Insurance
The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida partnered with the Mobile Outreach Clinic to provide people of lower income with free medical care. It's also providing people with the opportunity to sign-up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Read More »UF Student Starts Produce Delivery Service
UF finance senior Vivek Kumar has created a program to deliver quality organic fruits and vegetables the Union Street Farmers Market to local residents every Wednesday. The program is an alternative to traditional farmers' markets and encourages residents to eat local and organic.
Read More »New Holiday Decorations? Here’s Where You Can Recycle Those Old Lights
Alachua County is encouraging residents to donate or recycle old or broken holiday lights in an effort to divert them from the landfill.
Read More »Pride Center Pays Taxes, Extra Costs Through Online Fundraiser
The nonprofit organization Pride Community Center of North Central Florida hopes online fundraising through the popular website GoFundMe will help it keep its doors open next year.
Read More »Students With Allergies See Few Options At UF Dining Halls
UF students with food allergies have raised concerns about the availability of allergen-free options. Some suggest food stations dedicated to those with food restrictions.
Read More »University of Florida Agrees To $19.8 Million Federal Settlement
The University of Florida is involved in a federal settlement to repay nearly $20 million to the United States government. The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement Friday afternoon in allegations that the university “improperly charged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for salary and administrative costs …
Read More »Operation Christmas Child Sends Shoebox Gifts Abroad
Volunteers with Operation Christmas Child in Florida pack shoeboxes full of gifts and necessary items for children in need in India and Ghana. The goal for this year is to surpass last year’s total of 16,000 shoeboxes and collect 16,900.
Read More »Gender Neutral Bathrooms Ease Fears
The University of Florida is working to make more single bathrooms around campus open to all genders. The initiative is helping to create a secure setting for anyone needing to use the bathroom, regardless of gender identity.
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