Sofiia Shcherbakova

Sofiia Shcherbakova is a College of Central Florida student with Ukrainian roots. The music major is a singer/songwriter who has also been exploring journalism through a variety of college clubs and as a staff writer for CF’s newspaper “The Patriot Press." Sofiia is excited to be working as a summer reporting intern for 352today. You can contact her by sending an email to sofiia@352today.com .

Features
12 months ago
Marion County nonprofit calls on community to take action for survivors of sexual assault

The Marion County Sexual Assault Center hopes to raise enough funds during this year’s Give4Marion campaign to expand services.

Local
12 months ago
Gainesville Rotarians will donate $100k to a worthy cause. Deadline for nonprofits to apply approaching fast

The Rotary Clubs of Gainesville raise funds through an annual Wild Game Feast. This will be the 40th anniversary of the event which has donated $3.275 million to charitable causes to date.

Exhibit at Appleton Museum of Art
Entertainment
12 months ago
New exhibit at Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art features the work of 28 artists

The exhibit entitled, “Wall: Five Decades of Contemporary Art” is on display until March 9, 2025

Local
1 year ago
For sale sign up at Gainesville’s first home in new affordable housing program

A new 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is listed for sale near Gainesville’s Depot Park through a community land trust partnership.

Nicole Duncan stands in front of her home with a giant key. Sumter County, FL
Local
1 year ago
Sumter County family gets new home through SHIP program

Eligible first-time home buyers can receive up to $20,000 in the form of a 0% interest loan.

Community
1 year ago
New classes offered at CF’s Appleton Museum of Art will help you tap into your creative side

From pottery to painting, courses are open to the public and all skill levels. Registration is required and there is a fee for most of the classes which begin in September.

Local
1 year ago
Update on plans for new animal shelter for Marion County

A groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively scheduled for this fall, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by December 2025.

Community
1 year ago
Lincoln Yard Park in Gainesville combines healthy activity and history | PHOTOS

In addition to a walking trail and fitness equipment, biographical signs pay homage to notable Lincoln Estates residents.

The image is a rendering of the new library entrance as part of the expansion.
Community
1 year ago
Lady Lake Library receives a $1 million grant for massive expansion project | VIDEO

The money is coming from the Lake County Library Impact Fee. See renderings and a virtual tour of the library’s expansion.

LLPD says the people caught on a Sam's Club security camera stole $1,000 in liquor.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lady Lake police looking for four people who they say stole $1,000 in liquor from big box store

The Lady Lake Police Department says the thieves were caught on camera at the Sam’s Club on Highway 441/27.