Three words: snow leopard cubs. Do I have you hooked yet? In the midst of all the craziness of coronavirus, the Melbourne Zoo is doing everyone the great service of hosting a snow leopard live-stream of three cubs! There's actually… read more
COVID-19 Updates
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
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
Small Business Guide and Checklist for Emergency Loan (CARES Act)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has allocated $350 billion to help small businesses that are in need to keep their workers employed amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. This is known as the "Paycheck Protection… read more
Watch These Playful Puffins in a Penguin Live-Stream
While most of us are home and practicing social distancing, many zoos and aquariums are currently letting members of the public in on their wildlife through live videos! One that you won't want to miss is the Georgia Aquarium's penguin… 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
Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Donuts to Healthcare Professionals
Many of us are working from home or doing schoolwork from home, but doctors and nurses are among a few professions that can’t stay home right now. To say thank you to these brave individuals, Krispy Kreme is giving away… read more
Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice
The Alachua County Library District is extending their closure of all library locations until further notice due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Per the Alachua County Library District: "All Alachua County Library District locations will remain closed until further… read more
Lines Are Forming Outside of Stores Because of Stay-At-Home Order
With Alachua County's recent Stay-At-Home order that went into affect on March 23, stores are now limiting the amount of shoppers allowed into stores at one time. Lines are forming outside of stores because of this new rule. As frustrating… read more
