May 4 marked the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, and many Florida parks have started to reopen as a result! "As these parks are re-opening, DEP will be taking measures to ensure the protection of staff… read more
COVID-19 Updates
ACPS Cancel EDEP and Camp Crystal Summer Programs
Alachua County Public Schools just announced that both the Extended Day Enrichment and Camp Crystal summer programs are canceled. “This was a hard decision because these programs are so popular with children and families,” Superintendent Karen Clarke said in a… read more
Alachua County Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for All Residents
The Alachua County Health Department is now offering COVID-19 testing to all Alachua County residents. There is no doctor's referral needed. To take advantage of this testing, you can (352) 334-8810 for an appointment, according to the Alachua County Facebook… read more
Everything You Need to Know About the New Face Mask Requirements
With May 4 marking the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, new face mask requirements begin in Alachua County and across the state. To continue keeping Alachua County safe, "persons working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants,… read more
Find Out How to Get Disney-Themed Cloth Face Masks for Your Kiddos
Looking for some cute and safe face masks to buy for your kiddos? Disney has you covered with their new line of family-friendly reusable cloth face masks. These face masks are safe for the whole family to use, and they… read more
Get A Take-Home Meal Kit from Chick-fil-A Starting May 4
You can get a take-home meal kit from Chick-fil-A starting on May 4! "To provide customers with a convenient meal solution that can be easily made right at home, Chick-fil-A today announces that it will offer Chicken Parmesan Meal Kits… read more
LeBron James Prepares to Celebrate 2020 Graduates with a ‘Graduate Together’ Special
As graduations are canceled throughout the county, LeBron James wants to make sure that all high school seniors have their special moments this semester. The LeBron James Foundation, XQ Institute and The Entertainment Industry Foundation just announced that there will… read more
Gov. Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Phase One of Reopening the State of Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on April 29 outlining Florida's approach for reopening the state on May 4. DeSantis explained that the state will be following a "Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step" plan in regards to reopening the state of… read more
Celebrate the Class of 2020 on Facebook Watch in May
While Alachua County has yet to announce how it will proceed regarding high school graduations during COVID-19, Facebook has decided to do something special for graduates across the country with #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020. This… read more
Take a Virtual Tour of SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
If your little ones love going to the museum to look at the big skeletons of animals past, then they will love taking a virtual tour of the SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! "SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology is dedicated to the… read more
