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Talk to many firefighters and they’ll explain that “suck it up and get on the truck” mentality. But as of today, mental health assistance is on the fast-track to Florida first responders, to the tune of $12 million.

Chris Crawford Category:  Rick Vila of Block Island, takes a victory lap after the race. Photos by Chris Crawford. For over a quarter of a century runners have descended on Block Island to participate in spring’s Shad Bloom 10K trail race, a bucolic run by lakes, paths, and roads coursing through some of the island’s most beautiful settings. “This year’s race featured 157 registered runners in age groups ascending to an inspiring 70 to 75 years- of-age,” said race coordinator and Rec...