As the COVID-19 vaccine gets distributed to hospitals, you may have some questions about the vaccine and who can receive it. We have some fast facts that you can reference, and we have information for how to get the Moderna… read more
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Find Out How to Celebrate New Year’s in Gainesville!
As we count down to the new year, we know that we are all ready to send 2020 off with a BANG! A bang from fireworks of course! Even though gathering in large crowds won't happen this year, there are… read more
Part of the Ichetucknee River Will Be Off-Limits This Spring
Come May 2021, the upper portion of the Ichetucknee River that runs through Ichetucknee Springs State Park will be off-limits to tubers due to loss of underwater vegetation. Because of this change, more tubers will be allowed to occupy the… read more
Make DIY Fake Snow To Have a White Christmas In Florida
In Central Florida, we rarely see snow! So, if you were looking forward to a white Christmas this year, we have the perfect recipe to make DIY Fake Snow! Beware: it is a little messy, but so worth it! DIY… read more
Simple and Fun “Elf on the Shelf” Ideas
Have you been running out of ideas for your our family "Elf on the Shelf"? Now that Christmas is a week away, your elf is on the home stretch! Here are some different places your naughty (or nice) elf can… read more
ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have… read more
School Board Approves New Interim Superintendent for ACPS
Alachua County Public Schools announced that the School Board approved the contract for Dr. Carlee Simon as the Interim Superintendent for ACPS. Look below to learn more about Dr. Simon! Dr. Carlee Simon (pictured above) is the prospective interim superintendent… read more
Watch the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn Next Week!
As if 2020 couldn't get any more interesting, a space phenomenon that hasn’t happened in almost 400 years is set to take place next week! The ‘great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn will happen on the start of the winter… read more
Make DIY Sippin’ Snowmen Mugs!
If you are staying in Florida for the holidays, you won't be seeing the snow fall, but you can always craft it. Make these DIY Sippin' Snowmen Mugs this season! Sippin' Snowmen Mugs SUPPLIES White mugs Oil based sharpies (black… read more
Try Caramel Topped Pumpkin Pie on National Pumpkin Pie Day!
Christmas isn't the only holiday that we need to celebrate on the December 25. Did you know that the 25th is actually National Pumpkin Pie Day, too? If you love classic pumpkin pie as it is, then you will love… read more
