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
COVID-19 Updates
The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19
The International Olympic Committee and the Prime Minister of Japan concluded that the 2020 Olympic Games, set in Tokyo, Japan, will be rescheduled to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, visit olympic.org. Related artcles: Closures… 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: Closures and Updates in response to COVID-19 5 tips to keep your… read more
Patronize Local Restaurants for the Great American Takeout Day 3/24
Local restaurants all over the country are asking customers to participate in the "Great American Takeout Day," Tuesday, March 24 to help earn revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a new campaign created by a coalition of national and… read more
5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the… read more
Hallmark is Playing Christmas Movies to Make Social Distancing Bearable!
Hallmark is now playing Christmas movies because many of us are stuck at home to social distance right now, and you might have already exhausted half of your self-quarantine snacks, played all the games on your phone and gotten sick… read more
How long can COVID-19 live on different surfaces?
You’re furiously scrubbing places you haven’t cleaned in years and frequently disinfecting the “high-touch” areas of your house, but how often should you actually be cleaning different surfaces? According to Harvard Medical School, “A recent study found that the COVID-19… read more
FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student
Need some new ideas for at-home learning? Try out these free educational resources for your kiddos to enjoy while they are cooped up at home! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Your kids now have a chance to doodle with Mo… read more
Stay Sane During This Pandemic With These Items!
By now, you’ve stocked up on groceries and hand sanitizer. Your pantry is full! You fought off toilet paper hoarders and avoided those pushing around shopping carts full of, weirdly enough, just mayonnaise. Your survival is covered, but what else… read more
Governor DeSantis Requests Direct Federal Assistance for Resources to Fight COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis and Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz requested federal resources on March 17 to help Florida combat COVID-19. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the following supplies were requested through Direct Federal Assistance: 5… read more