Steven Slutsky, a University of Florida professor of economics, volunteered as part of the effort to distribute boxes of food. Slutsky has volunteered at other initiatives the Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center of Gainesville has undertaken, like when they gave away 50,000 masks.
The Ries Brothers
By Corey Fiske | 4:24pmThe Ries Brothers perform at "Here" stage at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Okeechobee, Fla.
Steller
By Corey Fiske | 4:23pmSteller DJs at the "Aquachobee" stage at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Okeechobee, Fla.
Haiti-US history event
By Reagan Bresnahan | 12:29amAuthor Michael Deibert speaks to a crowd of around 20 about Haiti and the U.S. in the 19th century at Grinter Hall, Friday, March 27, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.





