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  • Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veterans

    CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get a monument for female vets built and placed in front of the historic county courthouse in Inverness.

    What You Need To Know

    • Cynthia Henderson is a U.S. Air Force veteran

    • Henderson started the Female Veterans Network of Citrus County

    • Group members meet monthly and perform community service projects 

    • Members raised funds to have a monument to female veterans built and placed in front of the historic county courthouse in Inverness 


    Cynthia Henderson served in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s and is very proud of her service. She believed that there needed to be a local organization that was just for local female veterans. So, she started the Female Veterans Network of Citrus County.

    “Well, the camaraderie number one. We all get together for lunch once a month,” said Henderson.

    Group members talk about issues they face as veterans, while supporting each other through the struggles and helping the community.

    “We do various things for the community. We had a female veteran, and we replaced her roof,” said Henderson.

    They also offer a scholarship program for female high school senior JROTC members.

    The members of the group all take pride in their military service. “It’s a sisterhood. Even the sisterhood that we felt in the branch that we were in,” said Sigmond. “This is a bigger sisterhood because this is all the branches.”

    The network also spent several years planning the design and raising funds for the female veterans’ monument. They recently held a five-year rededication ceremony for the monument.

    Henderson said she makes sure to keep up with group members to make sure they are OK. “Well, it’s deep-rooted in the service we served in, even though we were in different branches. We were still serving in the same country,” said Henderson. “Every time I see the girls I find out something new about one or two of them.”

    “She has that compassion and always has that smile. And she loves us. We know she does,” said Sigmond.

    Rick Elmhorst

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  • Crystal River approves new shuttle to help with busy manatee season

    CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — It’s the height of manatee season, and local leaders are adding accommodations to help visitors get to their destinations easier.

    What You Need To Know

    • At the height of manatee season, Crystal River city leaders are adding a shuttle to help visitors get around the city more efficiently

    • According to city leaders, the area sees more than 100,000 visitors this time of year for manatees
    • Because of growing numbers, city council approved the purchase of a new shuttle to help reduce wait times from an hour to 30 minutes


    The city of Crystal River recently bought a new shuttle. Once it’s up and running, leaders say it will help ease the flow of increased traffic between the Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center. The recent investment is coming at a crucial time for the “Manatee Capital of the World.”

    Gathered around Three Sisters Springs, visitors fill the water’s edge, snapping pictures, trying to glimpse of the manatees huddled together down below.

    “The colder the weather, the more manatees we have and the more visitors we have to see those manatees,” said Crystal River City Manager Audra Curts.

    It’s the height of manatee season, the city’s busiest time of year. It’s something Curts understands better than most.

    “We have in excess of 100,000 visitors per season, probably reaching the 200,000 range at this point, coming to the area to see these manatees,” said Curts. “That’s a lot of people for a very small town to absorb.”

    Due to those growing numbers, the city recently approved the purchase of a new shuttle, helping reduce wait times from an hour to 30 minutes. Parking lots throughout the city are also being made accessible to the route.

    “They even have a QR code so that people can buy their tickets to the refuge to see the manatees right from the parking lot,” says Curts. “Then they board the bus and they can come down here and go straight to the park at the gate.”

    “With the crowds getting larger and larger, the City of Crystal River has done a great job of recognizing those needs,” said Director of Tourism Auvis Cole. He said the move is much needed.

    “It’s connecting all of our resources and our attractions,” he said. “But number two, and I think it’s really the most important thing, is it offers accessibility. Everyone cannot walk the short distances or whatever and it’s really important to make sure we welcome all visitors.”

    Connecting visitors with all there is to see in Crystal River.

    “This is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and our manatees, obviously, many people love to come here and see them,” said Curts. “We welcome everyone to come see the manatees here in Crystal River.”

    Getting them one step closer to nature.

    Curts says they hope to have that new shuttle soon. In the meantime, the city’s current stock of buses is running more frequent routes to help transport visitors.

    Calvin Lewis

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  • Colder than normal temperatures expected for several days

    A strong cold front has brought in much cooler air, with another reinforcing shot of cold air this weekend.

    What You Need To Know

    • Freezing temperatures are expected north of Tampa

    • Highs will only be in the 50s and 60s the rest of the work week

    • It could get even colder next weekend


    Low temperatures on Tuesday morning will fall to the mid-to-upper 30s for Tampa, but expect some areas near freezing in eastern Hillsborough and Polk counties.

    A freeze warning is in effect for Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties, where lows in the mid-20s to near 30 are likely.

    Wind chills near or even below 20 are possible north of Tampa, with 20s to low 30s wind chills possible elsewhere. 

    Wednesday morning will be a touch colder, so expect freezing temperatures north of Tampa once again.

    Expect another cold morning with a freeze north on Thursday, but it will be slightly milder to start Friday. 

    This Weekend

    Another strong cold front will come through during the day on Saturday.

    This will bring a chance of showers during the day, then falling temperatures Saturday night.

    Sunday morning could be the coldest of the winter, with temperatures near freezing in Tampa and possibly in the teens in Hernando and Citrus counties.

    Long Term Forecast

    Beyond the weekend, there is no sign of the colder air letting up.

    A big dip in the jet stream across the eastern United States will continue to drive cold fronts south.

    Below-normal temperatures are expected through at least the first week of February. 

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

    Meteorologist Kyle Hanson

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  • Elisha Belden promotes arts for children and young people in Citrus County

    CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman is making sure kids and teens in her community get a chance to experience the arts.

    Elisha Belden said she saw a need for young people and started a nonprofit that runs out of the same building as her tattoo business.

    What You Need To Know

    • Elisha Belden started the Twistid Arts Initiative in Citrus County

    • It all started with a sidewalk chalk art contest for children in 2022

    • The Twistid Arts Initiative provides art classes and stages theater productions in Inverness.

    • The latest production set to debut is called Story Island


    Belden’s business called Twistid Ink is located on Highland Boulevard in Inverness. That’s where there are three tattoo artists working including her husband, Danny Belden. The building also includes rooms for art classes and a former small church sanctuary that now acts as a theater.

    Belden started to promote arts for young people by having Twistid Ink sponsor a sidewalk chalk art competition in 2022.

    It was such a hit that community members asked her if she could do more for the arts. She then started art classes for children, art shows and putting on theater productions in a city-owned theater. But the theater was so busy with other community productions that she made the move into her current building in February 2025.

    “When we were running around town using other buildings for the arts center it was very stressful, very stressed,” said Belden. “Here if we have a break, we can walk into the back and do anything we need to.”

    Belden started a nonprofit called Twistid Arts Initiative to promote and fund the arts projects for young people. She says much of the funding comes from her Twistid Ink business.

    Twistid Arts Initiative has put on a number of productions for the community.

    “We do a lot of kids’ shows. But we do balance it out,” said Belden. “We do some teen and some adult stuff as well.”

    That includes a production of Macbeth, Beetlejuice, Snow Queen, The Wizard of Oz and an original production called The Cursed. The current original production in rehearsal is called Story Island.

    “We are just fine-tuning at this point,” she said. “They’ve got it all down. They’ve got their lines. They’ve got their blocking. Most of it. Ha. Ha. They are doing a great job.”

    Story Island will premiere the last weekend of January and the first weekend of February.

    “The arts are important,” said Belden of the theater productions with young actors. “I feel like it helps them learn critical thinking skills. They get to bond and experience emotional roller coasters through different characters and empathize.”

    Danny Belden, who is the artistic director of the Twistid Arts Initiative, echoed Elisha’s thinking.

    “We are putting everything we can into these kids and what they are doing because it’s changing their lives like it changed mine.”

    Rick Elmhorst

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  • ‘We Are The Essentials’ helps find the missing

    HOMOSASSA, Fla. — In missing person’s cases, the most important question is not ‘why’ or ‘how,’ but ‘where?’

    What You Need To Know

    • We Are the Essentials is a rescue and recovery nonprofit helping families find missing loved ones. 

    • Made up of former law enforcement, private investigators and military members, the group of volunteers has located dozens of missing persons over the past few years. 

    • This story is part of a series of reports connected to the 20-year mark of Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance.


    “So her body was discarded in this pond,” said Shelley Croft, pointing to a murky creek that flows parallel to Suncoast Boulevard in Homosassa.

    Croft, Amanda Reece and Billy Lane stand along the creek. The three have spent hours in and along this small creek in rural Citrus County.

    “We came back out just recently and found another three bones,” said Lane.

    The trio are the founders of We Are the Essentials, a rescue and recovery nonprofit whose mission is to find the missing.

    “You always remember their names. You always remember where you recovered them from. Always,” said Lane.

    In a creek is where Jaime MacDonald’s body was dumped after she was murdered. It sat submerged for 44 days before she was found by police.

    Hope Yates looks down at the spot her mother was found. She is MacDonald’s eldest child. She came back here in January to meet Croft, Lane and Reece because they had recently uncovered more missing bones that belong to MacDonald.

    Made up of former law enforcement, private investigators and military members, the group of volunteers has located dozens of missing persons over the past few years. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Erin Murray)

    “This is so special, thank you guys,” said Yates.

    Like most missing person cases, MacDonald’s started with missed phone calls. Her two children knew something was wrong and called the police.

    “It was very frustrating,” remembers Yates. “And the 44 days before she was found, we were kind of left in the dark. So we weren’t really aware where the case was going.”

    Yates said the police did not continually communicate, so she and her brother turned to the internet searching for help. That is when they found We Are The Essentials.

    “It was just so comforting just to have somebody responding when we were at such a time of silence,” said Yates.

    Silence that often happens when search efforts stall.

    “Because a lot of time and not knowing, I think can also destroy a life,” said Reece.

    That is just one of many reasons the nonprofit was started by private investigators and former law enforcement.

    Their first big case is one most people across the United States know.

    “Because of Gabby, we exist,” said Lane.

    The group played a role in the search efforts after Gabby Petito was found murdered.

    “A group of former law enforcement, military guys, we all worked together,” said Lane. “We decided, let’s go out. Let’s use our skills to see if we can help find Brian Laundrie.”

    Though after that case, the purpose of We Are The Essentials became more clear.

    “It was important for us not to seek out suspects, but we flipped it from suspects to actual victims and those who were missing,” said Lane.

    To date, they have found dozens of people, augmenting law enforcement efforts.

    Croft points out that there are several gaps when it comes to missing person’s cases. A big one Reece and Croft say is the usual rule to wait 48 hours before police will pick up a missing person’s case.

    “Those are the most critical, important times is when that person goes missing initially. And I believe that there needs to be a streamlined approach,” said Croft.

    They are now pushing for a federal law to create a stronger national database for missing person’s investigations.

    “Our goal is to come up with a No Wate Bill. The ‘WATE’ being W-A-T-E, for We Are The Essentials,” said Croft.

    They group firmly feels it would help with the cases that go cold or fall through the cracks.

    “Everybody deserves answers,” said Croft “And I think that unknown is the hardest part because so many families like the Kesse’s, you know, they’re going on 20 years. And they don’t have those answers.”

    Yates agrees. Parts of her mother’s hand were never found, and she said she will not stop looking until they are all discovered. 

    “I will not,” said Yates. “I’ll be looking for Mom until we find all of her.”

    Nonprofits like We Are The Essentials do not charge families. Lane said their services are always free. 

    To keep going, the group relies on sponsors and private donations. 

    Erin Murray

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  • Crystal River dips to 25 degrees early Friday

    CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — While many who live in Crystal River’s luxury RV communities are in the Bay area seasonally to escape the cold winter months up north, the frigid air followed them to Florida’s nature coast early Friday morning.

    According to our Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts, the low in Crystal River hit 25 degrees early Friday morning.

    What You Need To Know

    •  RV owners make sure to prepare water systems, get propane ahead of cold

    •  Temperature dropped to 25 degrees at sunrise Friday morning

    • Crystal River could dip into the 20s again on Monday morning  

    • MORE: Latest forecast from our weather experts 


    Sweet Citrus Acres RV Resort in Crystal River is just over two years old and quickly gaining popularity.

    The community is full of activities, amenities, and has a large heated pool and clubhouse on site. The area attracts RV owners from many northern states to come spend the winter months in Crystal River.

    Knowing below-freezing temperatures were headed this way, Bret Beebe says he had a plan to prepare for this cold snap. From northern Minnesota, he says he’s endured many cold nights and protecting his RV and all the associated equipment is important.

    Bfoileebe says he made sure to unhook the pressure washer regulator, drain the hoses, and add filtration and softener before turning on all the tank heaters. He also made sure his fresh water tank was full.

    “Around 32 degrees or below you start worrying because pressure regulators will freeze,” he said. “There’s no if, ands, and butts about that.”

    In Mike Puhac’s RV, he makes sure to cover his windows in thick foil to provide more insulation to keep the heat in.

    “We mark each one, we slide them in place behind the shades, and it gives a little insulation when it comes to cold or hot,” he explained.

    The foils are inexpensive, and he says he bought this latest batch on Amazon, providing an easy fix to hold in more heat. Puhac says he started prepping for the cold snap two days ago by making sure their water tanks were full. They also have a generator if they lose power.

    “We’ve been through the hurricanes we’ve been through the snow, we’ve been through the frost,” he said. “We’ve had this up north it’s fantastic. We don’t worry about it, we just prepare for it.”

    Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts say the next time it could drop into the 20s in Crystal River is early Monday morning.

    Photojournalist Matt Infante contributed to this report.

    Angie Angers

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  • Bellamy Grove farmer says ‘so far, so good’ with cold temperatures

    INVERNESS, Fla. — It was a chilly Thursday night and early Friday morning for many across the Tampa Bay area.

    What You Need To Know

    • A chilly Thursday night and Friday morning was a cause for concern for some farmers protecting their precious crops against the frost

    • Bellamy Grove in Inverness was one of those farms that witnessed freezing temperatures
    • Farmer and owner Chuck Bellamy says he had a low of 27°F on Friday morning at his farm
    • The family-run farm has been around since 1930, providing vegetables and fruits to visitors and locals


    For those in areas like Citrus County, one farmer says he had to battle frost to protect his precious crops.

    Spraying water over plants, like those at Ferris Groves in Citrus County, creates a protective layer over the plants to help prevent frost damage. (Photo courtesy of Ferris Groves/Beth Waller)

    “Families come out, just like you see, and they have a great time,” said Chuck Bellamy, farmer and owner of Bellamy Grove. “And the kids really like it.”

    Tucked away on the outskirts of Inverness is a family farm that has been around for decades.

    “What I have available is cabbage and the big, sweet onions, the Vidalia-type,” Bellamy says. “I have the U-Pick strawberries, I have Hamlin oranges and honey bells available right now, but those are going to be over in about a week or two.”

    For thirty years, Bellamy has been carrying on the family business by selling roadside vegetables and operating the U-Pick strawberry farm.

    “From this stage to red berry is approximately 20 days,” Bellamy says. “You can also see on the same plant many different stages of growth.”

    There may be no produce he has sweeter than the strawberry. Bellamy says a few extra precautions had to be made Thursday night into Friday morning with a freeze watch threatening his crops.

    Ferris Groves, also in Citrus County, used frost protection irrigation to protect its strawberry plans from the cold. (Photo courtesy of Ferris Groves/Beth Waller)

    Ferris Groves, also in Citrus County, used frost protection irrigation to protect its strawberry plans from the cold. (Photo courtesy of Ferris Groves/Beth Waller)

    “Turned on the water at 3 o’clock this morning, and it was 33 (degrees),” Bellamy says. “We wound up with a low of 27 (degrees), and so far, so good.”

    Bellamy says they have about an acre of strawberries at his U-Pick farm. It takes an hour to 90 minutes to get the tiny fruit covered under protective tarps.

    “This frost cloth is supposed to take it down to about 28 degrees or so in order to protect them,” Bellamy says.

    It’s a lot of work but certainly worth the time because visitors showed up Friday to pick their share of strawberries.

    “New people show up and, like I said, some regular people showed up this afternoon and this morning already,” Bellamy says. “This is how I make my living. So when I’m open, this is how I make my living.”

    Calvin Lewis

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  • Crystal River’s favorite manatee ‘celebrity’ to attend Manatee Festival

    CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — The “Manatee Capital of the World” is hosting the 39th annual Florida Manatee Festival this weekend in downtown Crystal River. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The “Manatee Capital of the World” is hosting the 39th annual Florida Manatee Festival this weekend in downtown Crystal River

    • The festival features two days of live entertainment, food, activities and vendors along with guided manatee boat tours and kayak tours

    • “Marley the Manatee,” who locals lovingly describe as a Crystal River celebrity, will also be in attendance


    The festival features two days of live entertainment, food, activities and vendors along with guided manatee boat tours and kayak tours. “Marley the Manatee,” who locals lovingly describe as a Crystal River celebrity, will also be in attendance.

    Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under the age of 12 can get in for free.

    “The Manatee Festival is so important to this community,” said Kim Altman, owner of Explorida Adventure Center in Crystal River. “It draws people in who otherwise wouldn’t know about the manatee.”

    “This is really a great way economically to boost our local economy and get local dollars flowing … in the most fun way possible,” added Jade White, Associate VP of Operations and Outreach for the Citrus County Chamber of Congress.

    Organizers recommend utilizing free parking at nearby Crystal River High School or the West Citrus Government Center. Shuttles to the event are available. 

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  • Citrus County farm says cold weather will yield sweeter strawberries

    FLORAL CITY, Fla. — Farmers in areas like Citrus County are taking precautions when it comes to protecting crops and agriculture during cold weather. It’s a livelihood for many businesses, like Ferris Groves.

    What You Need To Know

    • With some in the Tampa Bay area under a freeze watch, some are taking precautions when it comes to crops and agriculture

    • Farmers, like those at Ferris Groves, are preparing their fields for the chill

    • Farm manager Matt Reichenbach says their main goal with the frost protection is to make ice for the crops

    • Despite the chillier temps, those at the farm say the cold can be beneficial to the taste of the fruit


    In a field of strawberries, Ferris Groves farm manager Matt Reichenbach inspects the abundance of bright red fruit. While they look good and plenty right now, a freeze warning is in effect for overnight Thursday into Friday.

    “On a freeze, you want to protect these blooms and the green fruit,” said Reichenbach. “That’s the most sensitive.”

    Reichenbach has been working on the farm for about 11 years, so he’s no stranger to the cold weather they experience this time of year.

    “Our goal here with the frost protection is to make ice,” said Reichenbach. “The strawberry fields here have two irrigation systems … a drip and another sprinkler irrigation for frost protection.”

    It’s fighting cold with cold. Despite the chillier temps, Reichenbach says the cold can be beneficial to the taste of the fruit.

    “As long as we do our job right and everything goes smoothly, the cold really won’t affect too much. It makes the strawberries sweet,” he said.

    Strawberry season runs from Thanksgiving to Easter, but for the rest of the crew at Ferris Groves, it’s a 24/7 business with an assortment of products made available for locals and visitors alike.

    “We’re trying to do our best to keep it going and be apart of the legacy of Ferris,” Reichenbach said. “So it’s pretty cool to be a part of it.”

    A legacy that is nearly 100 years in the making. They take great pride in the farm to table freshness.

    “We’ve got a great supply of strawberries,” said Reichenbach. “This cold weather will just make them sweeter and continue to grow. We should have a great rest of season.”

    Showing even the smallest of fruit can have the biggest of impacts.

    Calvin Lewis

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  • 2026 events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Tampa Bay

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  • Child dies after tunnel collapse near Citrus County park

    INVERNESS, Fla. — The Citrus County community is mourning after two teens died in what investigators called a tunnel collapse.

    It happened over the weekend near Sportsman Park in Inverness.

    The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said two 14-year-old boys were digging a tunnel Sunday morning when it collapsed on them.

    Both of their parents called the sheriff’s office when they could not reach the teens around lunchtime.

    Crews responded and administered CPR to both teens and took them to a hospital, where they died.

    The teens were identified as George Watts and Derrick Hubbard.

    Inverness Middle School posted about the tragedy and offered condolences on social media.

    Dr. Scott Hebert, superintendent of Citrus County Schools, says the news about the accident has struck the community.

    “Because Citrus County is a small community, we have students that might be in the elementary level,” he said. “We have teachers that might work with those students that might be at other schools, so we want to make sure that we’re providing that support to all those students.”

    The school says counselors and other members of the district’s Crisis Support Team will be on campus throughout the week.

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  • National nonprofit helps military spouses, veterans enter workforce

    HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Military spouses are facing a challenge when it comes to being hired in the workforce.

    What You Need To Know

    • Military spouses experience an unemployment rate of around 20% to 22%, according to the U.S. Department of Labor
    • Many are underemployed or forced to accept part-time work due to unpredictable schedules
    • The nonprofit has helped with more than 110,000 hires


    According to the U.S. Department of Labor, military spouses experience an unemployment rate of around 20% to 22%, which is about four times higher than the national average. Many are underemployed or forced to accept part-time work due to unpredictable schedules. One nonprofit is helping change that.

    “We’re big kids. We just like to have fun.”

    At the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, Jasmine Then reflects on some old photos pictured with her husband.

    “We just love exploring, going to different theme parks,” said Then. “We actually went to Disney Sea in Japan as well.”

    Then is a proud military spouse. Her husband, Erick, serves in the National Guard. But because of frequent relocations and an unpredictable family schedule, Then experienced challenges when it came to finding work.

    “It’s been much more difficult than I thought it’d be,” she says. “I think, also, factoring in that we moved to such a rural area — we’re about an hour north of Tampa and that’s where a lot of the opportunities are. I am seeking remote work because I’m still a military spouse and my husband does deploy from time to time.”

    But help came when she discovered the nonprofit Hire Heroes USA. The national organization offers free career coaching, resume support and job search resources for veterans and military spouses.

    “What we do is just be a coach for these veterans and military spouses in their employment search,” said Kelly Grivner-Kelly, the serving spouses program manager with Hire Heroes USA.

    Through the nonprofit, Grivner-Kelly says, they have helped with more than 110,000 hires.

    “Military spouses are really one of the most educated and resilient workforces but they really face unemployment around 21% to 22%, which is four to five times higher than the national average,” said Grivner-Kelly. “So this is really an untapped talent pool but they’re struggling to find meaningful employment. A lot of that deals with having to move every two to three years.”

    Then fits that demographic. But there may be a solution ahead. 

    “I’ve submitted hundreds of applications, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I’m actually moving on to my third round of interviews this week for a talent acquisition coordinator role.”

    An opportunity that has come from the help of Hire Heroes USA and some self-perseverance.

    “There’s so much out there,” said Then. “Just take the time, do your due diligence and be your own self-advocate.”

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  • New road data shows Citrus County behind in road repairs

    INVERNESS, Fla. — A recent study shows that Citrus County is behind when it comes to road repairs.

    What You Need To Know

    • According to a recent study, Citrus County is behind when it comes to road repairs

    • About 600 miles of roadway are classified as very poor, with another 350 miles in poor condition

    • Data has been collected by a new software developed by engineering consultant Mott McDonald, showing the county is carrying a road repair backlog of more than $700 million

    • Repairs are currently on-going, with funds coming from the American Rescue Plan Act


    About 600 miles of roadway are classified as very poor, with another 350 miles in poor condition. But plans are being made within local government to make necessary repairs.

    “I’m just glad that they’re paying attention to Beverly Hills, in general,” said Ashanti Negron.

    For 11 years, Negron has called Beverly Hills home. It’s also where she owns her salon, Bobbi Pinz.

    “In the last three years since COVID, people have been migrating here in droves,” said Negron. “People are moving from South Florida, they move from up north, so we have more traffic.”

    That traffic, she says, is noticeable from outside her shop. With the local roadways taking a beating.

    For 11 years, Ashanti Negron has called Beverly Hills home. She has noticed the traffic and road issues. (Spectrum News/Calvin Lewis)

    “Some of these side roads really get neglected,” Negron said. “What happens is you get big fissures in the side. The main road looks nice and everything’s done new. But then you go off into the side street and if that’s where your house is, then you’ve got a dip. It would be nice if they went into that a little more.”

    Negron is not the only one noticing, either.

    Citrus County recently completed a road study. It analyzed data collected by new software developed by engineering consultant Mott McDonald.

    Citrus County maintains 1,844 paved miles of road every year. That data shows almost 600 miles of roads are classified as very poor. Another 350 miles fall into the poor category.

    “The roads don’t seem bad when you’re driving through the county,” said Citrus County Commissioner and Chair Diana Finegan. “But when you get into some of our residential areas, you’ll find that much road work is needed.”

    Finegan says repairs are already being made. This new software, she says, will also be accessible to residents to see which roads may be next on the list.

    “They’ll be able to go online, look at how much money the board has put aside for regular servicing for the year and they can see which roads are coming up,” she says.

    It’s good news for residents like Negron, who says she embraces the repairs and the traffic that may come with it.

    “It’ll be good,” she said. “And more people is always better, to me. But I did grow up in Manhattan!”

    The recent data shows the county is carrying a road repair backlog of more than $700 million. Funding, Finegan says, will be coming from the American Rescue Plan Act.

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  • Planned renovations coming soon for iconic 100-year-old train caboose

    INVERNESS, Fla. — A unique piece of Citrus County history is getting some much-needed renovations. 

    Dozens of people gathered at the Inverness Trailhead of the Withlacoochee State Trail on Monday, learning about revival plans for a 100-year-old train caboose.

    “Historic, iconic, maybe even charming,” said Citrus County commissioner Rebecca Bays. “Low maintenance is not one of them.”

    What You Need To Know

    • At the start of the Inverness Trailhead, proudly stands a 100-year-old train caboose with ties to the city’s past

    • Dozens of people gathered at the Inverness Trailhead of the Withlacoochee State Trail on Monday, learning about revival plans for the historic train caboose
    • Painting of the exterior has been completed but more work is yet to come, such as that on the interior


    At the start of the Inverness Trailhead, proudly stands a relic of Citrus County’s past.

    “Today marks the kickoff of the restoration of this 1925 Megor Car Company caboose,” said Bays.

    This 100-year-old train caboose has stood in that very spot since 2003, standing as a monument to the history of Inverness and local area. With its red exterior, it’s pretty hard to miss.

    “We put it here as a symbol of rail commerce that came through Inverness,” said Thomas Craig, President of the Friends of Withlacoochee State Trail.

    Craig says it’s thanks to donors, annual ride sponsors and members of the Friends of Withlacoochee State Trail Citizens Support Organization that they have enough funding to start phase one of restoration.

    “It’s turned into a presentation of what we can do and what we’re going to be doing to finish the exterior of this caboose.”

    Painting of the caboose’s exterior has already begun, a process that Craig said has required careful consideration. Ensuring it remains historically accurate.

    “We worked with a Macon, Georgia, museum that has an exact duplicate of this, and we all agreed that the color that it came off the line, because it was made for a seaboard, is this color,” said Craig.

    More work is yet to come, such as that on the interior. It is work that Craig said he does not take for granted.

    “Inverness being a ‘small town done right,’ the caboose is just a natural part of that. And to be able to fix it and preserve it for the next 50 years and be personally involved in it, that’s something that I can be proud of.”

    So that this buggy may stand for another 100 years and more.

    Craig said the next renovations on the list will be painting the metal and replacing the roof. He says once they finish painting the caboose and fixing the roof, they would like to fix the interior.

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  • Farmers Feeding Florida program brings seafood to food banks and markets

    TAMPA, Fla. — At Feeding Tampa Bay’s market, a partnership with the Feeding Florida Program is bringing clams to its freezers.

    The program is Farmers Feeding Florida, which partners with farmers, ranchers, and more to distribute extra or unmarketable products to those in need.

    Co-owner of Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, Timothy Solano, is the supplier of the clams. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Co-Owner of Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, Timothy Solano, is working with Feeding Florida to bring clams to food banks across the state

    •  The Farmers Feeding Florida program was launched last summer 

    • Feeding Tampa Bay has been supplied with 30,000 pounds of clams so far


    Solano said he’s thrilled to be a part of the program and added that Farmers Feeding Florida offers a much needed safety net for his own farm business.

    “This is giving us the support line, knowing that we have another sale coming as soon as these holidays turn off, that we’re going to still be able to sell product,” Solano said. “I’m not going to have to tell my guys, hey, we’re actually gonna have to cut back hours again as soon as we get done with the holiday season.” 

    Solano’s farm employs around 20 people. However, last summer, their major customer told them they no longer needed their products.  

    Solano said it left a major hole in their farm sales, and a big gap in what to do next.

    “We found out in June that they gave us about a month’s heads up that we were going to be having to find a new customer,” he said.  

    This led to laying off some employees and cutting back on work hours for others.

    While Solano was working hard to find new customers, he got a call from Feeding Florida about Farmers Feeding Florida. 

    President and CEO Thomas Mantz said this is the first time they’ve been able to bring in frozen clams and meet that supply.

    “There’s a place for canned peas, but more importantly, there’s a better place for fresh, healthy products, and clams are one of those,” Mantz said. 

    Feeding Tampa Bay has been supplied with 30,000 pounds of clams so far. That’s equal to 25,000 meals. 

    Of Farmers Feeding Florida’s entire $28 million budget, $700,000 is set aside for seafood. 

    That seafood budget includes clams, shrimp, and salmon, while looking into the future of providing mullet and tilapia seafood as well. 

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  • Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa area

    TAMPA, Fla. — Residents waking up across the Tampa Bay area are feeling a noticeable chill in the air, and forecasters say temperatures will remain cold throughout the day.

    Wind chills are expected to drop into the 20s and 30s overnight, prompting local governments to activate cold weather shelters for people in need.

    Several counties are moving quickly to prepare as the cold snap settles in.

    Pinellas County and Hernando County plan to open their cold weather shelters tonight.


    Pasco County shelters will be open both tonight and on New Year’s Eve. Hillsborough County is also expected to activate its shelters this afternoon, which typically occurs when temperatures are forecast to fall below 40 degrees.

    Citrus County has already opened its shelters, activating them overnight. Officials say shelters there will remain open through at least Thursday, as temperatures are expected to dip close to freezing tonight and again on Wednesday.

    Kristy Jocelyn, executive director of Basic United, which operates the cold weather shelter in Citrus County, said staffing has been a challenge due to the New Year’s holiday and the extended cold stretch.

    “I’ve just kind of been dealing with one night at a time,” Jocelyn said. “We still need overnight volunteers for the rest of the week. If we don’t have them, we technically can’t open. We’ve got tonight covered with some last-minute people coming in, and hopefully they’ll be able to return another night this week.”

    Emergency planners are also preparing for increased demand. Once Hillsborough County officially activates its shelters, Metropolitan Ministries will provide a limited number of hotel vouchers if shelter space fills up in the Tampa area. Those vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    For more information on cold weather shelters in your area, visit these websites based on where you live:

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 

    Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.

    Hyde Park United Methodist Church (preferred media location)
    500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606

    Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
    110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511

    The Portico
    1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

    Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
    107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606

    Amazing Love Ministries
    3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605

    Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
    2104 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City, FL 33566

    All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open Tuesday, Dec. 30, until 5 p.m. or until they run out of vouchers.

    PINELLAS COUNTY

    Cold night shelters in Pinellas County will be open Tuesday night, Dec. 30, the Homeless Leadership Alliance has announced. The shelters will be open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Shelter guests are accepted until the shelter is full. All sites provide a warm and safe place to sleep, and many sites also serve a meal. Shelters are activated when the National Weather Service expects the “feels like” temperature to hit 40 degrees or below across the county between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

    Tarpon Springs

    • Boys and Girls Club of Tarpon Springs
      • Address: 111 W Lime Street, Tarpon Springs

    Clearwater

    • First United Methodist Church of Clearwater
      • Address: 411 Turner Street, Clearwater

    Pinellas Park

    • Boys & Girls Club of Pinellas Park
      • 7790 61st St. N, Pinellas Park

    St. Petersburg

    • Unitarian Universalist Church
      • 100 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg
      • Note: This location requires the use of stairs.
      • PSTA Routes #9, #20, #24, SunRunner
    • Salvation Army
      • Address: 1400 4th Street South, St. Petersburg

    Families with children will be placed in family shelters on cold nights (if space is available). Families should call 2-1-1, First Contact, for information about family shelters.

    The Homeless Leadership Alliance is in need of volunteers for this and future activations. Those interested in volunteering should visit pinellashomeless.org/become-a-volunteer to learn more.

    PASCO COUNTY 

    As extremely cold air remains in our area, Pasco County is opening a Cold Weather Shelter on both sides of the county Tuesday, December 30 and Wednesday, December 31.

    Anyone in need of a warm place to spend the night can head to either shelter.  The shelters will open at 6 p.m. each day and close at 10 a.m. the following day.

    Pasco County Cold Weather Shelters:

    WHEN:

    • Tuesday, December 30 & Wednesday, December 31 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. each day 

    WHERE:

    The extreme cold expected could be dangerous to anyone who will be outside for long periods of time.  Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold, and extra care should be taken to protect them.

    CITRUS COUNTY 

    The Citrus County Cold Weather Shelter will be open Monday to Thursday nights due to freezing temperatures, and it urgently needs volunteers and donations.

    Anyone needing warmth is welcome, and free transportation is available through Citrus County Transit.

    The address is Nature Coast Church, 5113 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa.

    Donations can be brought to Nature Coast Church starting Monday at 5 p.m.

    HERNANDO COUNTY 

    In response to forecasted low temperatures, Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of Brooksville, is opening a Warming Center to provide warmth and comfort to those in need.

    The Warming Center will be located at the Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601, and will open Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 8:00PM through 8:00AM Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The center will remain open through the night to ensure that community members have a safe place to stay warm.

    Important Information:

    ·         The Warming Center will not include meals or cots.

    ·         Pets are not allowed in the Warming Center.

    Steps to Prepare for Cold Weather:

    ·         Residents should stay indoors, bring pets inside and cover or move plants that are sensitive to cold indoors. Do not leave pets outside in the cold weather.

    ·         Consider running pool pumps overnight during freezing temperatures to prevent damage.

    ·         Residents are encouraged to monitor to local media outlets or the National Weather Service at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ for current weather information. The Emergency Operations Center is not activated at this time.

    R   Recommended Actions:

    ·         Take this opportunity to refresh your emergency supply kit. For more information, visit http://www.HernandoCounty.us/EM

    ·         Register for automated severe weather notifications at www.AlertHernando.org

    POLK COUNTY

    Talbot House Ministries is offering emergency service shelter located at 814 North Kentucky Ave, 33801.

    Guests are welcome during the holiday season from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., with beds running on a first come first serve basis until 6 a.m. the following day.

    Meals and a shower will also be provided. 

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  • K9 Partners For Patriots say they are at risk of losing funding this year

    BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A local veteran’s organization is at risk of losing major federal funding at the end of this year. 

    K9 Partners For Patriots is among 28 veteran organizations nationwide that are at risk of losing funding through the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program. Through its work, the organization says it provides mental health support to veterans.

    Inside this warehouse, Frank Cohen runs through a few drills with his canine partner Gracie.

    What You Need To Know

    • K9 Partners For Patriots is among 28 veteran organizations nationwide that are at risk of losing funding through the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program

    • Those with the organization say this particular funding will expire December 31
    • It represents a significant loss and could impact the work they’re doing with both vets and their canines, like Frank Cohen and his partner Gracie
    • Even though money has been approved for 2026, those with the organization say those funds won’t be available for 9 to 12 months


    “She’s significantly more than a pet because she goes with me everywhere, and some people will call them their partner but she’s a teammate for me,” said Cohen. “She has my back, and I have her back.”

    It’s possible due to K9 Partners For Patriots, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing veteran suicide. Dogs are screened to qualify and go through training with veterans. Cohen has been partnered with Gracie since 2023.

    “Every dog that’s considered as a prospect for the program goes through the AKC temperament testing that they do here at the facility,” says Cohen. “So she had to go through that first, and she passed it with flying colors.”

    But now the organization is at risk of losing critical federal funding. Communications director Gregg Laskoski said it’s money that comes from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program.

    “We’ve been receiving that funding since 2015,” Laskoski said. “Unfortunately, the funding allocation for fiscal year 2025 has not been disbursed. Congress has stalled on that, and they’re telling us we have an allocation for fiscal year 2026, but that doesn’t get dispersed until maybe August or September.”

    Laskoski said that 28 other organizations are at risk of losing their funding as well. Which he said would be a significant loss and could impact the work they’re doing with both vets and their canines.

    “It gives them confidence because when they start to see that it’s their work training the dog that becomes their canine partner, that builds their confidence,” said Laskoski. “They see, hey, this is really working, and it pushes them forward, and you can see it in their body language. You can see it in their facial expressions.”

    Offering veterans like Cohen a new lease on life.

    “This feeling like a deer in the headlights all the time is an exhausting process,” said Cohen. “I don’t feel like that anymore because Gracie watches out for me in ways that I don’t have to. You know, that’s her job, God bless her.”

    Laskoski says this particular funding for their organization will expire December 31. Even though money has been approved for 2026, he says those funds won’t be available for 9 to 12 months.

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  • Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay, Central Florida

    With cold conditions forecast this week in some Bay Area and Central Florida counties, officials have announced the opening of shelters at the locations below.

    Be sure to check back, as we’ll add more counties to this list as they come in.

    CITRUS COUNTY

    The Citrus County Cold Weather Shelter will be open Monday to Thursday nights due to freezing temperatures, and it urgently needs volunteers and donations.

    Anyone needing warmth is welcome, and free transportation is available through Citrus County Transit.

    The address is Nature Coast Church, 5113 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa.

    Donations can be brought to Nature Coast Church starting Monday at 5 p.m.

    FLAGLER COUNTY

    The Sheltering Tree is opening the first half of this week because of expected cold overnight temperatures. The shelter operated at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on the Rock) is not only for those experiencing homelessness, but for anyone who is without heat.

    East side of the county

    • Dollar General at Publix Town Center on Market Avenue (leads to Dollar General), 3:30 p.m.
    • McDonald’s at Old King Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.
    • Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree parking lot, 4:30 p.m.
    • Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:45 p.m.

    West side of the county

    • Dollar General at County Road 305 and Canal Avenue in Daytona North, 4 p.m.
    • Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 4:30 p.m.
    • Bridges United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 4:30 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the proximity)

    The Rock Transformation Center is located at 2200 N. State Street. The cold-weather shelter will open at 5 p.m. and will close at 8 a.m. the following day.

    The Sheltering Tree, 386-437-3258, is under the umbrella of the Flagler County Family Assistance Center and is a non-denominational civic organization that was created to provide cold weather sheltering during cold nights in Flagler County.

    MARION COUNTY

    The Ocala Salvation Army: Center of Hope confirmed they are under cold weather conditions for Monday, Dec 29 and Tuesday Dec 30. Operations seem to be mindful of Marion County’s 50 degrees weather conditions. 

    The address of The Ocala Salvation Army is 320 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, Fla, 34475. Shelters are available overnight until 8 a.m. the next day. 

    OSCEOLA COUNTY

    First United Methodist Church is open on Dec. 30 and 31, 2025 for cold weather conditions. Shelter opens at 6 p.m. and has availability until 9 p.m., and runs until 8 a.m. the next day. Breakfast will be provided in the morning. 

    Located at 1000 Ohio Avenue., St. Cloud 34769, First Methodist Church shelter is located at the Family Life Center behind the church.

    Iglesia Del Nazareno Casa De Vida located at 2367 Fortune Road, in Kissimee Fla. is opening it’s doors at 6 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31. 

    Poinciana Christian Church located at 3181 Pleasant Hill Road, also in Kissimee will open it’s doors at 6 p.m. on a similar schedule as First Methodist Church. 

    Those needing transportation to the shelter location can travel at no cost using LYNX buses by alerting drivers that they will be going to the cold weather shelter.

    Pets are housed at Osceola Animal Services during the operation. Animals will need to be in a carrier before they board, unless they are a service dog.

    Osceola’s cold weather shelter collaboration program is coordinated by the Osceola County Office of Emergency Management with participation from the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, as well as LYNX, the Hope Partnership, the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, the Osceola Council on Aging, the Salvation Army, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and other members of the faith-based/non-profit community.

    ORANGE COUNTY

    Matthew’s Hope in Orange County is opening its doors once again on Dec. 30 beginning at 4 p.m. 

    Matthew’s Hope is located at 611 Business Park Blvd. #101, Winter Garden. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, Saturday 8am to Noon, or by appointment. 

    Barnett Park located at 4801 W Colonial Drive in Orlando received mayoral approval from Orange County to support cold weather shelters for guests. 

    Beginning Tuesday Dec. 30 at 4 p.m., Barnett Park shelter is available to guests until Thursday January 1, at 8 a.m. 

    Orange County also gave notice for Goldenrod Recreation Center in Winter Park to support during the holiday season. 

    Goldenrod Rec. center’s cold weather shelter is located at 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, Fla. 32792, and follows the same schedule as Barnett Park for Orange County. 

    SEMINOLE COUNTY

    Rescue Outreach Commission is located at 1701 W. 13th St., in Sanford. They are opening their doors beginning Dec 30, 2025 on a first come first serve basis. Runs until Thursday, Jan 1, 2025. 

    VOLUSIA COUNTY

    The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia at The Bridge is open for cold weather conditions tomorrow, Tuesday, at 6:30-7 p.m., and again Dec. 31 at the same time. Guests are welcome to stay until 8 a.m. the following morning. 

    Neighborhood Center’s The Bridge is located at 421 S. Palmetto Ave., in Deland. Breakfast will also be served for guests needing assistance. 

    POLK COUNTY

    Talbot House Ministries is offering emergency service shelter located at 814 North Kentucky Ave, 33801. Guests are welcome during the holiday season from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., with beds running on a first come first serve basis until 6 a.m. the following day.

    Meals and a shower will also be provided. 

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  • K9 Partners For Patriots say they are at risk of losing funding this year

    BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A local veterans organization is at risk of losing major federal funding at the end of this year. 

    K9 Partners For Patriots is among 28 veteran organizations nationwide that are at risk of losing funding through the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program. Through it’s work, the organization says it provides mental health support to veterans.

    Inside this warehouse, Frank Cohen runs through a few drills with his canine partner Gracie.

    What You Need To Know

    • K9 Partners For Patriots is among 28 veteran organizations nationwide that are at risk of losing funding through the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program

    • Those with the organization say this particular funding will expire December 31
    • It represents a significant loss and could impact the work they’re doing with both vets and their canines, like Frank Cohen and his partner Gracie
    • Even though money has been approved for 2026, those with the organization say those funds won’t be available for 9 to 12 months


    “She’s significantly more than a pet because she goes with me everywhere and some people will call them their partner but she’s a teammate for me,” said Cohen. “She has my back and I have her back.”

    It’s through K9 Partners For Patriots, a non-profit dedicated to preventing veteran suicide. Dogs are screened to qualify and go through training with veterans. Cohen has been partnered with Gracie since 2023.

    “Every dog that’s considered as a prospect for the program goes through the AKC temperament testing that they do here at the facility,” says Cohen. “So she had to go through that first and she passed it with flying colors.”

    But now the organization is at risk of losing critical, federal funding. Communications director Gregg Laskoski said it’s money that comes from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program.

    “We’ve been receiving that funding since 2015,” says Laskoski. “Unfortunately, the funding allocation for fiscal year 2025 has not been dispersed. Congress has stalled on that and they’re telling us we have an allocation for fiscal year 2026, but that doesn’t get dispersed until maybe August or September.”

    Laskoski says 28 other organizations are at risk of losing their funding as well. Which he says would be a significant loss and could impact the work they’re doing with both vets and their canines.

    “It gives them confidence because when they start to see that it’s their work training the dog that becomes their canine partner, that builds their confidence,” said Laskoski. “They see- hey- this is really working and it pushes them forward and you can see it in their body language. You can see it in their facial expressions.”

    Offering veterans, like Cohen, a new lease on life.

    “This feeling like a deer in the headlights all the time is an exhausting process,” said Cohen. “I don’t feel like that anymore because Gracie watches out for me in ways that I don’t have to. You know, that’s her job- God bless her.”

    And, you can say, it’s changed Gracie’s life as well

    Laskoski says this particular funding for their organization will expire December 31. Even though money has been approved for 2026, he says those funds won’t be available for 9 to 12 months.

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  • Catching up with Floridians whose stories inspired us in 2025

    FLORIDA — As we get closer to the end of the year, we look back at a year that brought happy times for some, but major struggles for even more. These stories are of those who found the strength to overcome adversity often make the most inspiring impression.

    Spectrum News catches up with some of the incredible individuals who taught us all a little bit about the best of humanity in 2025.

     

     

     

    Finding Your Passion

    — Apopka, FL —

    In the middle of February, Delia Miller shared her journey of finding her passions and purpose. Combining her love of art, concern for the environment, and newfound passion for aviation, she has turned all of this into an inspiring project.

    Her journey began with an opportunity to paint a mural in her hometown. Her path took a turn in an airport bathroom where she met a young, Black, female airline captain. The encounter spurred Miller to pursue aviation as a career path.

    Watch Delia’s story to witness how she turns dreams into reality and encourages others to discover their greater purpose.

     

    Act of Kindness

    — Orlando, FL —

    Watch her story to see how her acts of kindness reached kids in Geneva and Belize.

    In September, young Gracelynn “Gracie” Decelles shared her story with us. Two years ago, the now 8-year-old girl began selling eggs from her family’s chickens at a small stand outside her home. The proceeds of those sales went toward the purchase of hundreds of backpacks for children in need.

    Watch her story to see how her acts of kindness reached kids in Geneva and Belize.

     

     

     

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