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As the reality of life during the coronavirus crisis settles in, families across the U.S. are facing challenges on numerous fronts, including psychological. Normal levels of anxiety are being exacerbated by fears of what is occurring in the moment and what the future holds for individuals, as well as families. During the short video below,...

The Community Foundation of North Central Florida announced the launch of an emergency relief initiative to help sustain area nonprofits taxed by unprecedented strains on their services and operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Foundation has repurposed its annual day of giving website, theamazinggive.org, into the Amazing Give Emergency Relief platform to assist...

University of Florida Health is teaming up with The Villages® community, The Villages Health primary care network, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state health and emergency management officials to begin offering large-scale testing for COVID-19 to residents of the region. In this coordinated response to the coronavirus public health emergency, the initial efforts will involve...

Dr. Joe Johnson went from struggling to get out of a bad neighborhood to speaking in front of thousands all across the country. When he first started public speaking, he never thought of it as a career, but now he sees it as even more than that. He uses his platform as a tool to...

In light of the recent COVID-19 situation, United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) has launched the United We Care Emergency Relief Fund to support our nonprofit Community Impact Partners as they serve affected community members. As we know many residents of North Central Florida will be affected by various school and business closures. During...

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours. Senior Hour Encouragement Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who are...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and University Air Center (UAC) are canceling their annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day which was scheduled for March 21, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace in Gainesville, Florida (general aviation entrance off Waldo Road.) “Sadly, this morning we...

With over 500 wins, 14 SEC titles, and more than 20 years of coaching experience under her belt, Becky Burleigh built University of Florida’s women’s soccer program from scratch and grew it to be one of the highest achieving programs in the nation. A lot has changed in the 15 years she’s been head coach...

The Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Danny Raulerson as Executive Officer of the 500+ company member organization.  “Mr. Raulerson comes to us with a strong background in leadership of membership-driven organizations.  The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Danny to the Association and collectively...

By the time China instituted a ban on travel to and from Wuhan City on Jan. 23, most Chinese cities had already received travelers infected with the coronavirus now known as COVID-19, according to a new study that found the Wuhan travel ban may have only delayed the epidemic’s spread by three to five days...