Dr. Antoine Haywood, Community Journalism

Florida Springs Council Swamp Boogie

Florida Springs Council Engagement Director Brenda Wells tells us about the third annual Florida Springs Council Swamp Boogie on Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at First Magnitude Brewing Company.

Operation Catnip - Encore

Operation Catnip Gainesville Development Director Leah Hawes talks about efforts to control the feral cat population in North Central Florida, their available services including humane traps and other surgeries and the need for volunteers.

WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS 2026

This episode features the 2026 edition of WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS. The event will be on Friday, July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field in Gainesville.

North Central Florida Community Center

North Central Florida Community Center Director of Operations E.J. Soft shares information on volunteer and partnership opportunities at the nonprofit center. He emphasized that the state-of-the-art gym and versatile community spaces are designed to welcome everyone. At the Center there is always a way to move, learn, and connect.

Leah Diehl, Director of UF Therapeutic Horticulture - Encore

This episode features the University of Florida Therapeutic Horticulture program based in Wilmot Gardens on the UF campus. Program Director Leah Diehl runs the client-centered, facilitated practice using plants and gardening activities to improve a person’s psychological, physical, cognitive, and social well-being.