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Smiles abound at Gainesville’s Holiday with a Hero shopping spree event for 28 kids

Gainesville Fire Department's Stephen Peachey shops with Jayron Ordonez, 9, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, during the annual Holiday With A Hero event at Walmart in Gainesville. 28 youngsters were allowed $250 to spend on Christmas presents of their choice. - photo by Scott Rogers

12202025 SHOPCOP 3.jpg — Gainesville Fire Department's Stephen Peachey shops with Jayron Ordonez, 9, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, during the annual Holiday With A Hero event at Walmart in Gainesville. 28 youngsters were allowed $250 to spend on Christmas presents of their choice. - photo by Scott Rogers

With Gainesville Fire’s Stephen Peachey in tow keeping the tally, Jayron Ordonez was down to his last $10.