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Amy Thomas, Elder Options’ director of community care coordination, sits on a bench outside the organization’s office in Gainesville, Fla. on Feb. 10, 2023. Thomas said she became an advocate for the elderly after watching her aging parents struggle to find resources.

Hidden violence: Elder abuse was already hard to track – then a pandemic made it more difficult

Hope Dean

Amy Thomas wasn’t new to social work. She had been helping vulnerable children and adults for more than 20 years when she started working at Elder…

Government and Politics

Senate committee approves increased electricity bills for natural gas expansion

Aileyahu Shanes

The Senate Rules Committee approved a bill Wednesday allowing utility companies to raise electricity bills so they can pass along the cost of building…

The Point

The Point, April 17, 2023: Fort Lauderdale deals with aftermath of flooding

WUFT News

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you• WUFT News: GRU, Gainesville City Commission work to…

Florida Good

As Tax Day nears, free help is available through AARP and United Way

WMFE

Tax Day is next Tuesday, April 18, and for seniors and other residents with modest income there's free help available for filing those federal income…

Clients wait in line at the downtown Gainesville branch of the Alachua County Tax Collector's Office. Local tax collector's offices experienced higher traffic after the newly effective drop in vehicle tag fees.

Business and Development

AARP Foundation Seeking Volunteers in Gainesville To Help Local Taxpayers

Alex Flanagan

The AARP Foundation in Gainesville is seeking volunteers to help local taxpayers.