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A two-day pop-up clinic in Gainesville will offer completely free dental, vision, and medical care to anyone who needs it, no questions asked. Remote Area Medical is calling for volunteers to help serve the community this July.
Florida's 42nd Annual King Celebration brings together students, community leaders, and entrepreneurs for 10 days of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. A high school senior will deliver the keynote at the Hall of Fame Gala.
When a Missouri woman faced legal action over her neglected property, neighbors chose compassion over conflict. What started as a city ordinance violation ended with tears of joy and a transformed home.
A high school senior will deliver the keynote address at Florida's 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, proving Dr. King's legacy continues to inspire the next generation. The 11-day event in Gainesville brings together community leaders, students, and neighbors to celebrate service and unity.
Students at Oak Hall School in Gainesville left their mark on history by signing steel beams for two new gymnasiums being built on campus. The construction milestone brings the school closer to expanded facilities for athletics, wellness, and community events.
Immigrant families in Florida are creating thriving businesses that have become community landmarks, from a three-generation Cuban café to a Latin grocery store that drives 400 miles for authentic ingredients. Their stories challenge the narrative that immigrants drain resources. ##
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
After nine years of near misses, Florida A&M's softball team finally won their first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. The Rattlers' victory earned them a shot at the NCAA Tournament, proving that persistence and 5 a.m. practices really do pay off.
The Florida Gators basketball team claimed their first SEC championship in over a decade with a dominant 108-74 victory over Mississippi State. The win caps an extraordinary season that saw the team make history multiple times.
The University of Texas captured its fourth NCAA Division I rowing championship in program history, edging out Stanford at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The victory marks another milestone for the Longhorns, who have dominated the sport in recent years.
An entomologist's vacation curiosity about the worm in his mezcal bottle led to a discovery that could help protect an endangered agave plant and the rare moth species that depends on it. His DNA research revealed harvesting practices that threaten both creatures.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
Bethune-Cookman's Andrew Kiplagat shattered his own program record in the 5K, running 14:24.25 at the Legends of Alachua County Invitational. The weekend showcased breakout performances across both men's and women's track teams.
Gary Patton just rewrote the record books at 80, running a mile in 6:38 and proving age is just a number. The Iowa native shaved four seconds off a decade-old world record that stood since 2014.
Santa Fe College just received one of the nation's first "Opportunity College" designations for helping diverse students earn 30% higher wages than average. Only two community colleges in Florida earned this top distinction from Carnegie Classifications.
University of Miami senior Kieran Nardi-White landed a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania this fall. He's the first UM student to earn the national security scholarship since 2018.
Calgary runner Maria Zambrano shattered her own Canadian half-marathon record by four minutes, coming within 22 seconds of the world record. The 55-year-old masters athlete continues a stunning streak of record-breaking performances that prove age is just a number.
Veronica Hargrave just became only the second woman in Indiana University history to run the 800-meter in under two minutes, smashing a school record that stood for 16 years. Her 1:59.79 finish caps off a weekend where multiple Hoosiers set personal bests and showed what dedication looks like.
America's favorite convenience store chain just launched its first self-owned Tesla charging station, marking a major milestone in a partnership that started over a decade ago. The Florida site represents a turning point where retailers are betting big on electric vehicle infrastructure.
A curious entomologist DNA-tested the worms at the bottom of mezcal bottles and discovered they're rare moth larvae whose harvest threatens an endangered agave plant. His research could help save both species while keeping a beloved tradition alive.
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