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  • 1 month ago | yahoo.com | Voleer Thomas

    In a heartfelt celebration of resilience, faith and the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters, Compassionate Outreach Ministries hosted its annual Women’s Mother-Daughter Luncheon on Saturday at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville. The event, held in honor of Mother's Day weekend, was a tribute to the strength and endurance of mothers who lead, nurture, and inspire despite life’s most difficult trials.

  • 2 months ago | yahoo.com | Voleer Thomas

    Caregivers applauded the efforts of a Gainesville-based foundation that serves the needs of those with intellectual disabilities. The Dreamer’s Foundation hosted its annual Evening of Elegance on April 26 at the Ignite Life Center Church at 404 NW 14th Ave. “Everyone looks wonderful and happy,” said Arnita Bristol, who herself is a caregiver.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | yahoo.com | Voleer Thomas

    During the University of Florida board of trustees meeting at Emerson Alumni Hall on Thursday, topics on the various committee agendas included construction updates, housing facility renovations and strategic expansion efforts. The full board is scheduled to meet Friday and will hear updates on the Hamilton Center as well as remarks from interim President Kent Fuchs.

  • Mar 21, 2025 | yahoo.com | Voleer Thomas

    Voleer Thomas, Gainesville SunFri, March 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM UTC1 min readEmergency crews put out fire of vehicle towing a camper on I-75 Friday morning. Alachua County Sheriff's Office released information about a vehicle fire on I-75 Friday morning. Here's what we know:When did the vehicle fire happen? Friday morning. Fire put out at 10:22 a.m., according to FHP report. Where did the vehicle fire happen? Southbound and northbound lanes on I-75 were shut down from Mile Marker 374 to Mile Marker 378.

  • Mar 18, 2025 | autism.einnews.com | Voleer Thomas

    The University of Florida's annual Stomp The Swamp for Autism raises funds for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD). The event features a walk/run at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and aims to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder. CARD provides free services to individuals with autism and their families across 14 Florida counties. Gainesville residents have the opportunity to make a difference while getting active.

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19 Feb 25

ICE protocols, teacher salaries among concerns during Alachua County School Board meeting https://t.co/JJ7cNu5cF7

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12 Feb 25

ACPS votes to end use of phone calls during public comment; teachers concerned about ICE raids https://t.co/ykBPrCAbwq

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7 Feb 25

A documentary about legendary football coach Jessie B. Heard, the last football coach at the former all-Black Lincoln High School in Gainesville, will screen later this month at the Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention. Read more about it here: https://t.co/Z1DJ9vjct5