About 150 athletes saddled up on April 7 and April 8 for the annual State Equestrian Championship in Ocala. 

In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we honor the commitment of Kate Hickie and her volunteer career spanning more than 40 years.

Two Special Olympics Florida athletes and a Unified partner took part in the annual Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim, a 4.1 kilometer open-water swim in the Caribbean.

The Adventure Island Plunge drew hundreds of plungers eager to get Freezin’ for a Reason.

Duval County athlete Bryce Montgomery visited News4Jax for an in-studio interview.

As part of a fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Florida, officers with the University of Central Florida Police Department delivered donuts to UCF students, faculty and staff.

We congratulate the MacDonald Training Center in Tampa on its 70^th anniversary of providing much-needed services to people with intellectual and other disabilities.  

On our annual awareness day, students pledged to create communities of inclusion –- where all people are treated with the respect and compassion that everyone deserves.

Orlando Health, the PGA TOUR, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational teamed up to create a VIP experience for Special Olympics Florida athlete Michael Ladieu.

The Mets Spring Training clinic gave our athletes a chance to work on their game, mingle with Mets players, collect some autographs and grab a few photos.

Gadsden County athlete Robert Jackson spoke about his career and about the leaders who have inspired him.

Special Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie is living out his dream this week, working as a broadcaster at Super Bowl Media Row in Phoenix. 

Athletes competed in the two-day event, which was rescheduled after being postponed by hurricanes last fall.

We mourn the passing of Philanthropist & Entrepreneur Harvey Massey and extend condolences to his family.

We recognize and celebrate the champions who have dedicated themselves to building a world of inclusion and acceptance.

The Special Olympics World Games are coming, and Special Olympics Florida athletes will be there!

The annual Torch Icon Campaign kicked off this week at Publix Super Markets all across Florida and runs through January 22.

WCTV (CBS) and WTXL (ABC) spoke with Robert Jackson and Melba Jacobs, describing their long history with Special Olympics Florida.

Learn about what motivates Mary Frances and how she’s making her community a better place to live. 

A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

Nearly 300 golfers came together to compete at the Walt Disney World Magnolia and Palm courses.

More than 600 participants and 52 teams came to the University of Florida to support the athletes of Special Olympics Florida and help build communities where all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Undaunted by a tropical storm, some 500 participants turned out in early November for the Special Olympics Florida Invitational at Walt Disney World.

Nearly 120 runners and walkers turned out for the second annual race held at FSU.

The event honored 50 years of working to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and celebrated our supporters, volunteers, corporate partners, athletes, and our newest Leadership Award winners.

More than 200 runners and walkers turned out for the second annual Orlando Race for Inclusion at Sunset Walk Orlando.

Chris Nikic has made history again by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete the IRONMAN® World Championship in Hawaii, with a time of 16 hours and 31 minutes.

In early October, Seminole County distance runner Samantha Rodriquez took on her third marathon in less than a year.

We celebrate and thank the incredible coaches who share their time and talents with the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.