
4H youth participating in a painting class at 4H Camp Cherry Lake. Photo taken 06-08-19. -Photo: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones
Staff Reports
MADISON, FLA., – According to a Uf/IFAS press release by Meredith Bauer, Florida 4-H will begin renovating its historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake after it received $900,000 from Governor DeSantis and the state legislature.

Staff Reports
Monday, June 10, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis announced in a release he has committed to approving a historic teacher salary funding increase of $1.25 billion in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25.
Since 2019, Florida has invested over $4 billion in teacher pay increases and has raised starting teacher pay by nearly $10,000.

Becca and her family holding the huge $20K check! L-R: Robbie Thomas, Carter Ferrell, Rebecca Thomas, Colby Ferrell and Connor Ferrell. -Photo: Submitted

L-R: Haven team members Jennie Lyons, Sarah Murnahan and Nooriel Nolan accepted awards at the FHPCA’s 39th Forum. Awards are given to hospice and palliative care employees statewide who promote excellence in hospice and palliative care. -Photo: Submitted

Mingus loves the water! -Photo submitted by Yancy Cushman
Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses will be at two local libraries for reading programs in early June.
June 5th: High Springs Library at 10:30am with therapy horse Circus and his book Spots.
June 12th: Dixie Library at 10:00 am with Officer Magic and her book Officer Magic Is My Friend.


RIVEROAK enjoyed celebrating GED Grad Day 2024! Names listed below.

Congratulations to the graduates of RIVEROAK's 2024 Certified Nursing Assistant program! Names listed below.

RIVEROAK Technical College held its Spring 2024 Capping Ceremony for its Practical Nursing program on Friday, May 17th. Names listed below.
Memorial Day - Remembering those who served!
