Just in... All Florida public schools are set to remain closed until May 1. Per the Alachua County Public Schools Facebook Page: "Florida's Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran has announced that schools will remain closed through May 1, which means… read more
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Alachua County Public Schools Releases Instruction Continuity Plan to Start March 30
The following information has been sent out to parents of children enrolled in Alachua County Public Schools regarding the instruction continuity plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Alachua County School Board: "Alachua County Public School families and… read more
Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing
Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.… read more
Alachua County Announces Drive Through Testing for COVID-19
New Information from The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Department of Health Regarding Drive Through Testing for COVID-19 The are reporting that they have now expanded their testing capabilities to include a drive thru testing site, and according… read more
Area McDonalds to offer FREE meals for students!
Beginning tomorrow, March 25, 2020 and running through Friday, ten Gainesville area McDonalds are providing free lunches for students 12 and under. No purchase will be required, but children must be accompanied by an adult. More articles to click… read more
Alachua County Stay at Home Orders
Alachua county has put stay at home orders in place as of 12:01 am, March 24th. Here are the orders: Stay at home order 20-09 Related articles:Â Closures and Updates in response to COVID-19 5 tips to keep your… read more
A Note From Our Publisher
Dearest Families, It goes without saying that these are uncharted territories for us all. Grocery store shelves are bare, schools are closed, parents have become teachers, teachers have become video stars through distance learning opportunities and social distancing has become… read more
Publix to Open at 8 a.m. and Close at 8pm Until Further Notice
Publix announced Friday that until further notice, they will be closing nightly at 8 p.m starting Saturday, March 14th, company wide to allow for staff to restock and properly sanitize stores. Stay tuned for additional updates. **3/18/20 Update** On Tuesday,… read more
9 Products For a Birthday Bonanza
These are a must-have for any birthday party you are planning this year! They are perfect for adding those finishing touches to any birthday party celebration! Happy party planning! Rifle Paper Birthday Cards $5, riflepaper.com Acrylic Birthday Cake Topper $9,… read more
Try These 9 Must-Have Rose Infused Products
Every girl loves to receive a bouquet of roses, but, they aren’t just for your vases.They can also be a part of your beauty regime. Rose water, which is prepared by steeping rose petals in water, helps maintain your skin’s… read more