Update on Baby that was placed in the Safe Haven Baby Box
You may have heard about the newborn baby, her umbilical cord tied off with a shoelace, that was left in a Safe Haven Baby Box back on January 2nd here in Ocala. Would you like to know how she's doing? If you aren't sure what a Safe Haven Baby Box is, it is a box where someone can surrender their child anonymously, and more importantly SAFELY with no questions asked. On Jan 2nd at 2 am the alarm let the firefighter on duty know there was activity in the box. Thinking it was probably a mistake, he opened it up to find the newborn. She seemed healthy and content and locked eyes with the firefighter. This particular firefighter and his wife had been struggling for over 10 years to have a child and had decided to adopt. They had gone through all of the classes and were all registered and approved. The only thing missing was a child. The firefighter had to say goodbye to the baby at the hospital to get checked out, but after asking his wife what she thought of adopting the baby, well she answered by bursting into tears. Baby Zoey as she is now named got to go home just two days later. Mayor Guinn was a strong advocate of installing the Safe Haven Baby Box and recently put up a picture on his Facebook with Baby Zoey to let us know that she is adorable and is happy at home with her loving parents the firefighter and his wife.
Family Fun Today at the Aquatic Fun Centers
Aquatic Fun Centers in Ocala on 255 NW Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. & 2390 SE 36 Ave.
Public pool facilities include a water slide and waterfalls at both locations. Trained lifeguards are always on duty and each location is officially set to be open from 11 AM – 5 PM on July 4th.
The Springs Are Open Today!
If you are looking for some fun in a natural setting Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon on 19158 SW 81st Place Rd.
A historically significant park that offers many activities, such as Canoeing, Kayaking, and Tubing. Also acknowledged for its supreme sights, gardens, hiking trails, and waterfalls. It is set to be open to the public on July 4th.
Another amazing natural local wonder is Juniper Springs located in Ocala at 26701 FL-40, Silver Springs
Subtropical springs have been designated for public swimming & recreation since 1930. Open to all visitors on Independence Day. It also offers picnicking outside the springs from 8 AM to 8 PM.
