Publix announced that all stores will be expanding shopping hours from 7 a.m.-9 p.m on Saturday, May 16. This also means that the designated shopping hours for senior citizens and first responders will stop as all hours will be open… read more
COVID-19 Updates
Buchholz High School Will Host ‘Senior Drive Through’ For Graduates
This weekend, graduating seniors at Buchholz High School have been invited to a special 'senior drive through' event on the BHS campus to celebrate their graduation while practicing social distancing. "Students will line up in their cars and drive through… read more
CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open
Select venues in CityWalk at Universal Orlando have reopened their doors after state-wide lockdown. Starting today, May 14, these venues will be open daily from 4–10 p.m., and you can click here for a complete list of open venues. CityWalk says… read more
ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Has Distributed One Million Meals to Children
In efforts to keep Alachua County healthy and safe, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services has been distributing meals around the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the team passed a milestone by distributing over one million… read more
UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19
Midst the COVID-19 lockdown, Kay Harris, a mom from the United Kingdom, had the idea to create a scarecrow scavenger hunt around her village for her daughter Amelia's lockdown birthday party. What started as a small idea quickly became much… read more
‘Hamilton’ is Coming to Disney+ on July 3
Disney just announced that Disney+ will stream a filmed version of the iconic Broadway production "Hamilton" starting July 3, 2020! What was originally scheduled to be released in October 2021 has been expedited by 15 months so that families can… read more
DeSantis Announces Barbershops and Nail Salons Will Open May 11
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Twitter via video that barbershops and nail salons can open on Monday, May 11. Friend of DeSantis and barbershop owner J Henry filmed a video announcing the reopening of “barbershops, hair salons and nail salons… read more
The Oaks Mall is Now Open!
The Oaks Mall in Gainesville is now open with adjusted hours. "The mall will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday," according to the mall. "New measures have been implemented to… read more
Disney Springs Will Begin Reopening on May 20
For Disney fans and Florida residents, the closing of Walt Disney World has been very sad, yet necessary. And while we still won’t be able to go see Cinderella’s Castle just yet, on May 20, Disney Springs will begin the… read more
The Alachua County Library District Will Offer Curbside Services Starting May 13
Starting Wednesday, May 13, The Alachua County Library District will offer curbside services at all Alachua County locations. According to the library district, here are the steps to follow for check-outs and returns: Place holds for books, DVDs, and other… read more
