Now that Florida K-12 schools will be practicing distance learning for the remainder of the school year, it is important that we finish the year strong, even if it feels strange. We know that you didn't expect to become a… read more
COVID-19 Updates
Gov. DeSantis Announces K-12 Students Will Continue Distance Learning Through the End of the School Year
During a coronavirus press briefing on Saturday (April 17) afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state will move forward and continue to attend school via distance learning until the end of the school year. We… read more
ACPS Offers Free School Bus Wifi Starting Monday!
Alachua County Public Schools is starting a new free School Bus Wifi program midst distance learning. Because some students do not have access to reliable wifi at home or any wifi at all, ACPS has created a free program that… read more
Publix Extends Shopping Hours for Hospital Workers and First Responders
Publix is now offering special shopping hours for hospital workers and first responders! The new shopping hours designated to hospital workers and first responders are from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. on Fridays, according… read more
Beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County are Reopening
Some North Florida beaches are re-opening for the first time since the state-wide stay-at-home order, including beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County. The beaches are to be used for activities like exercising, walking, fishing, surfing, biking and more,… read more
‘Reading Rainbow’s’ LeVar Burton Reads Stories to Families At Home
To create a nice distraction for families across the country, "Reading Rainbow's" LeVar Burton has been going live on Twitter to read family-friendly books! Levar Burton is loved far and wide for his time on Reading Rainbow, a children's reading… read more
Get The ‘Trolls World Tour’ Activity Kit From DreamWorks!
Looking for another easy at-home activity for your kiddos? If they are a fan of the ever popular Trolls Movies, they will love this "Trolls World Tour" activity kit from DreamWorks! This activity kit is complete with coloring pages, recipes,… read more
Closures Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 4/14
Here is a cohesive list of Event and Closures Updates For Alachua County and beyond that have been adjusted due to COVID-19. This list will be updated daily! Updated 4/14/2020 New Updates: The University of Florida All classes will be… read more
Study Finds That Shoes Can Spread COVID-19
A study from the Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal found that COVID-19 could be spread a lot farther than we thought on different surfaces, and our shoes can spread COVID-19 into our homes. According to the study, air and surface samples… read more
ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Work to Get Food To Local Families
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services work to provide families in Alachua County with plenty of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the meals that ACPS students already receive through their schools, ACPS distributed… read more
