Halloween came early for kids who attended the second annual First Responders Trunk or Treat event Friday night. The event, presented by the Youth and Community Resource Unit of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, was held in the grassy lot near the station. People received free food and candy, played games and won prizes. This year, about 300 people attended.
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