After a lot of backlash from the community about being open, Ginnie Springs closes following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state-wide stay-at-home order. This popular spring typically draws in many visitors around this time and during the summer, and they remained open… read more
Amanda Roland
Florida Park Offers A Drive-Thru Safari During Social Distancing
A theme park in central Florida is keeping it's gates open for drive-thru safari rides where you can view the park's beautiful animals from afar. The park, Wild Florida is located in Kenansville, about an hour outside of Melbourne, FL. There… read more
Fun – and Nice – April Fools’ Day “Pranks”
It's April Fools' Day! A lot of people love this day because of the fun they can have interacting with their friends! But, since we can't be around all of our friends right now, here are some fun and nice… read more
Don’t Forget to Respond to the 2020 Census
April 1 is Census Day! Today is a great day to remember to respond to the 2020 Census to better the community and country that you live it. The Census Bureau says that responding to the 2020 Census is easy… read more
Gov. Ron DeSantis Orders State Wide Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Ron DeSantis just ordered a state-wide Stay-at-Home order for the state of Florida to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order will be effective as of Thursday at midnight, and it will last until April 30, according to the… read more
SIMEDHealth’s Urgent Care Center Expands Hours
Today, SIMEDHealth announced that First Care, their urgent care center, will be expanding their hours to better serve those affected by COVID-19. The urgent care center's new hours will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.… read more
Alachua County Magnet Program Decisions Have Been Postponed
Due to the ever-changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Alachua County Public Schools Magnet Programs have postponed their acceptance decisions. "Updates regarding the notification date will be posted on the Magnet Information website. That website address is https://www.sbac.edu/Page/29448," according to Alachua… read more
Calling All Teachers!
Calling all teachers! We have created a "Teacher Tips" video series to help our local families navigate these choppy waters of "at-home schooling". We are looking for YOU, the amazing teachers of Alachua County, both from the private and public… read more
New Dates For The 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Announced
The International Olympic Committee and the Prime Minister of Japan announced last week that they were postponing the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo until next summer. Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), The Tokyo Metropolitan… read more
Starbucks Is Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Responders
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19. "Starting today through May 3, any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge," according… read more