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Reva Stillion said it was an honor Saturday to see the name of her brother, Harold Golden, on the new Vietnam Veterans memorial in The Villages — especially since the D.C. memorial spells his name wrong. “It has been spelled wrong for so long, so it was an honor to see it up there spelledContinue reading “New Vietnam Veterans Memorial Unveiled”

One of the Sunshine State’s biggest draws also poses its biggest danger. One in 10 Floridians has already been diagnosed with skin cancer, and about 8,000 new cases will be discovered here this year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Experts say seniors in particular need to take prevention seriously this summer since mostContinue reading “Protect Against Skin Cancer for The Summer”

Carrie Dixon has been celebrating Juneteenth before it was even made a federal holiday in 2021 by former President Joe Biden to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This year’s Juneteenth celebration marks 160 years after the 13th Amendment was proposed by Congress and the enslaved African people in Galveston, Texas, wereContinue reading “Celebrate Juneteenth in Florida Communities Nearby”

For Wendy O’Donnell, Pride Month gives her a sense of inclusion. “I first experienced Pride in San Diego around 1980,” said the founder of the Rainbow Family and Friends of The Villages. “Before then as a young women, I always felt isolated and alone. That was the first time I felt like I belonged andContinue reading “Inclusion and Pride Shines Throughout the Sunshine State for Pride Month”

Dr. Porchia Moore is passionate about preserving history and teaching others to do the same. “I want to capture memories and stories. Memory isn’t flat; it’s multidimensional, connected to sound and smell,” she said. “For memories that can’t go into a box, people should make a list and write down things that can help themContinue reading “Legacy of Black Beauties and Paradise Park Honored for Memory Project”

Charles Ellis has heard Fort Mose visitors ask ‘So, where’s the fort?’ toward the end of their trip to the state park for years — like a missing puzzle piece. Today, 30 years and $3.1 million after the idea was first floated, the life-sized, historically accurate reconstruction of the 1738 fort of Gracia Real deContinue reading “Views of Freedom Open to Public with Reconstructed Fort Mose “

Sylvia Elinoff refuses to be silenced by hatred. The Village of Hadley resident has lived the commitment for a decade after being told that Jewish people should stop talking about the Holocaust because it was so long ago. Elinoff said that education is key to end hatred as antisemitic incidents surge over 360% since 2014,Continue reading “Leaders of Local Jewish Organizations Say Education is Key Following Report of Antisemitic Surge”

Predictions of an early starting season and 19 tropical storm systems forming has experts like Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, telling Floridians the time to take life saving precautions is now before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1. “Last year’s active hurricane seasonContinue reading “Have a Plan with Hurricane Preparedness Workshop  “

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easier than ever to be alone in America and not even realize it. About a quarter of Americans are still worshiping virtually, according to the Pew Research Center, with livestreams of funerals, family reunions, graduations and weddings still popular. Experts say the telehealth era is just beginning. RevenueContinue reading “Covid’s Legacy: Life in Isolation Leads to Lasting Behavioral Health Tsunami”