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Horticultural therapy for war veterans.


Horticultural therapy for war veterans.

There are still Vietnam veterans living in poverty or on the street in the United States today, everyday many commit suicide from despair. Since the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, suicide rates among veterans have spiked again as sufferers of a range of mental and physical injuries fall through the net. Veteran Farms are one way in which these veterans can be helped.

Adam Burke is a man with a mission, to help war veterans returning to the United States after tours abroad, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, that have struggled to reintegrate with society. This may be due to PTSD (Post-traumati ... more


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Jacksonville's fame as one of Florida's major banking and insurance centers goes hand-in-hand with the region's reputation as a golf center. Golf courses abound, with more than 50 from which to choose.


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Saturday 19th May, 2012

    • Gov. Scott heading to Spain to tout Florida

    Associated Press

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Despite ongoing economic upheaval in Spain, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is heading to the European country for a four-day trip where he will tout the Sunshine State as a good ...

    • Two-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has rarely had to break a sweat amid GOP fray

    Palm Beach Post

    Small Type Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson showed some signs of being a candidate for reelection last week - but he was prodded by President Obama's evolution on gay marriage and an outside ...

    • Hold politicians accountable for education

    Miami Herald

    The FCAT writing fiasco is not a failure — it’s an opportunity to slow down and get things right. But you do have to wonder, after a decade of increasing education standards and ...

  • State left untouched real source of voter fraud

    Miami Herald

    MiamiHerald.com/columnistsMiami knows plenty about corrupting elections. We did a fine job of it in 1997. Maybe those leading the state’s bungled crusade to “protect the integrity of ...

  • Forecasters eye low pressure off Carolinas' coast

    Miami Herald

    MIAMI -- The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a low pressure system off the South Carolina coast to see if it will develop into a tropical depression or storm.An advisory issued ...

  • Next Mega Money jackpot an estimated $550,000

    Miami Herald

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No tickets matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, so the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $550,000 in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said ...

  • Orlando Pirates retain PSL title

    IOL

    Orlando Pirates were crowned Premiership champions for a second successive season on Saturday after two second-half goals from Benni McCarthy helped complete a thrilling 4-2 victory over Golden ...

  • Parts of South Florida Under Flood Advisory

    NBC 6

    Irene Duda lives on a fixed income but saw her mortgage double when the lender went out and purchased flood insurance on the open market, she says. Duda, who is fighting foreclosure, is far from ...

  • Motorcyclist Dies Crashing Into Truck: BSO

    NBC 6

    The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Derick Grace, 45, was driving his motorcycle northbound when he veered left to avoid crashing into a car in front of him. Grace lost control of his motorcycle ...

  • Aventura Hosting Olympic 3D Sneak Peek

    NBC 6

    Panasonic is giving South Florida viewers a 3D sneak peek at the Aventura Mall Thursday - Saturday 10a.m. - 9:30p.m. and Sunday from 12 - 8 ...

  • 2 arrested in beating, robbery of Army sergeant in Tampa

    Orlando Sentinel

    Tampa . The Tampa Tribune reports 24-year-old Johnny Aparicio was approached by a group of men on Sunday. One of them asked for a dollar and then the men began to attack ...

  • Tampa Mother Gets 20 Years For Firing Warning Shot At Husband

    CBS 4

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A Tampa area woman will spend 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot at her husband who she felt was threatening her. Marissa Alexander had never been arrested before she ...

  • Gatorland hosts Animal Amnesty Day for exotic pets

    News 13

    ORLANDO -- Kids grow up, and so do pets -- especially exotic pets. Fortunately, you can get rid of the latter without getting into trouble, especially on days like Saturday, which was "Animal ...

  • Daytona Beach airport dodges Delta job cuts

    News 13

    DAYTONA BEACH -- Delta Air Lines is cutting staff, but Daytona Beach International Airport will not be affected. According to published reports Thursday, 2,000 Delta workers are taking early ...

  • 100 days until Republican National Convention in Tampa

    News 13

    TAMPA -- Saturday marks 100 days before the Republican National Convention arrives in Tampa. Bay area organizers call it a major milestone. They're marking it with a private party at the ...

  • McCarthy seals SA title for Orlando Pirates

    Soccernet

    Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United striker, scored two goals in the last half hour on the final day of South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) season to ensure ...

  • QB Olsen commits to Miami

    Sports Illustrated

    09:19 AM ET 05.19 | Miami landed a key verbal commitment for the 2013 class, when Wayne Hills (N.J.) High quarterback Kevin Olsen called Al Golden Friday morning and told him he is going to Miami. ...

  • Congressman Rivera to File STARS Act

    NBC 6

    Congressman David Rivera at North Miami Senior High School Saturday morning to announce that the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act will be filed in a few ...

  • Key West Hosts Truman Legacy Symposium

    CBS 4

    KEY WEST (CBS4/AP) -- The Conch Republic is home to a weekend symposium honoring the late Present Harry Truman. Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has opened a weekend Truman Legacy ...

  • Fort Pierce officials set to move forward Monday with city manager search

    Palm Beach Post

    - The city could have a new manager in place within three months. City Attorney Rob Schwerer said based on the pool of applicants and criteria established by the city commission, finding a ...

  • Plane headed to Central Florida loses wheel during takeoff

    Palm Beach Post

    - Officials say a plane on its way to Sanford from Iceland had to turn around and make an emergency landing because one of its wheels fell off. Once the pilot noticed the missing wheel, the ...

  • Plane's wheel falls off during takeoff

    Miami Herald

    SANFORD, Fla. -- A plane that made an emergency landing in Iceland after a wheel fell off during takeoff has arrived safely in central Florida.WFTV TV is reporting ( http://bit.ly/K0JLdy) the ...

  • Hotel Of The Day: The Peabody Orlando

    Forbes

    Four-Star hotel makes it feel smaller than the 1,641-room resort that it is. A recent $450 million expansion and renovation updated the hotel's look and added to the conference space. The hotel ...

  • Skipping finals in Miami-Dade schools

    Examiner

    Last October Miami-Dade schools decided to skip midterms and finals for grades 6-12. We are now at what would have been finals week in Miami-Dade.Students still have to take state level exams and ...

  • MLB: Atlanta 5, Tampa Bay 3

    UPI

    MOSCOW, May 19 (UPI) -- American actor Will Smith slapped a reporter who kissed him on the mouth during the "Men in Black 3" premier in Moscow, WPIX-TV, New York, ...

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