Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This… read more
Amanda Roland
Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18
The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or… read more
Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign
Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever… read more
Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Gyms Will Reopen Monday
In a Jacksonville press conference on May 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that gyms will reopen starting Monday, May 18. Restaurants and retail stores will also be allowed to expand their capacity from 25% to 50%. This new development… read more
Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16
Publix announced that all stores will be expanding shopping hours from 7 a.m.-9 p.m on Saturday, May 16. This also means that the designated shopping hours for senior citizens and first responders will stop as all hours will be open… read more
Buchholz High School Will Host ‘Senior Drive Through’ For Graduates
This weekend, graduating seniors at Buchholz High School have been invited to a special 'senior drive through' event on the BHS campus to celebrate their graduation while practicing social distancing. "Students will line up in their cars and drive through… read more
CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open
Select venues in CityWalk at Universal Orlando have reopened their doors after state-wide lockdown. Starting today, May 14, these venues will be open daily from 4–10 p.m., and you can click here for a complete list of open venues. CityWalk says… read more
ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Has Distributed One Million Meals to Children
In efforts to keep Alachua County healthy and safe, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services has been distributing meals around the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the team passed a milestone by distributing over one million… read more
UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19
Midst the COVID-19 lockdown, Kay Harris, a mom from the United Kingdom, had the idea to create a scarecrow scavenger hunt around her village for her daughter Amelia's lockdown birthday party. What started as a small idea quickly became much… read more
‘Hamilton’ is Coming to Disney+ on July 3
Disney just announced that Disney+ will stream a filmed version of the iconic Broadway production "Hamilton" starting July 3, 2020! What was originally scheduled to be released in October 2021 has been expedited by 15 months so that families can… read more
