This weekend is the Fourth of July! This weekend that is typically filled with firework shows, block parties and family get togethers might look a little different. Especially with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Florida, it is important… read more
The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida provides fun and interactive art activities for you and your little ones through "Teaching Tuesdays" on their Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Next week, you can learn how to make a new… read more
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from… read more
Alachua County commissioners held a meeting yesterday, June 23, and voted to implement stricter face mask requirements across the county. After a spike in new COVID-19 cases in Alachua County, the commissioners agree that more face mask requirements could help… read more
The Florida Museum of Natural History will reopen its doors on July 3 for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Museum members will have early access on July 1 and 2. The museum will be open… read more
After having to close due to COVID-19, Sun Country Sports Center is now open with adjusted hours and class schedules! Almost all recreational classes are up and running again, including gymnastics, swim, dance, NinjaZone, tumbling and martial arts. Currently, hours… read more
All branches of the Alachua County Library District are offering curbside library card sign-up and renewal from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you would like to get a new library card or renew a card, you… read more
Yesterday, June 11, in a city commission meeting, Gainesville commissioners voted to cut city funding of school resource officers. The motion was approved with a 4 to 3 vote. This is not to say that school resource officers will completely… read more
Today, June 11, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan to reopen Florida K-12 schools in the fall. Without disclosing specific information about when schools will officially reopen, the governor and his colleges talked about the general plan for reopening… read more
The Alachua County Library District will have its annual Battle of the Books online in July, and teens can register now to compete! Also, teens who register now can receive free copies of this year’s books while supplies last. Teens… read more
