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COVID-19 Updates
Temporary Mask Mandate for ACPS Employees
According to a press release sent out by the Alachua County Public Schools on Monday August 2, 2021, masks will be temporarily required for Alachua County Public School employees, vendors and visitors to district facilities. This ACPS mask mandate is… read more
All Incoming US Travelers Must Test Negative for COVID-19
As reported by ABC News yesterday, there is a new traveling rule regarding COVID-19. All travelers coming into the US must test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to provide a negative COVID-19 test that was taken no more than… read more
Learn More about the ACPS One Mill Ballot Item Before You Vote!
The renewal of the One Mill ballot item will be on your voting ballot on November 3. This ballot item is aimed to protect teaching jobs, school nurses, technology and other Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) programs. This One Mill… read more
Make Disney Parks Churro Bites for National Dessert Day!
Disney continues to spread the magic into our homes with another beloved Disney recipe! And this time, it's on National Dessert Day, October 14! Disney has shared the recipe for their famous churros that can be found at every Disney… read more
Gainesville Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close Starting Thursday
Theaters across the county reopened in August. But now, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced a major update on October 5: All Regal theaters will temporarily close starting Thursday, October 8. The closure comes after Cineworld disclaimed that the… read more
Cheer on The Gators with Gator Fan Cutouts!
Are you a Gator family? I'm sure you and your little ones will miss getting to go to the games, but you can still cheer on the Gators at home games this year with Gator Fan Cutout! “Cutouts will be… read more
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to be Held Online Next Year
The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has been a family-loved Gainesville tradition for years, but next year, the in-person event has been canceled due to COVID-19. However, a new event, "Hoggetowne at Home" will take its place. "Although we will not be… read more
COVID-19 Research Studies Will Be Conducted at SIMEDHealth
SIMEDHealth announced last week that the medical center will be conducting COVID-19 Research Studies (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) related research studies). “The virus has significantly affected all of our lives and we understand there is a lot of interest in our community… read more
Visit These 5 Local Farmers Markets That Are Still Open!
Amid the craziness of COVID-19, some farmers markets had to close or stop running. Now that more and more establishments are opening, there are plenty of local farmers markets that are ready for business! Check out these local farmers markets… read more
