If you're looking to give your kiddos some educational entertainment, tune in to Julie's Library, a story time podcast hosted by the beloved Julie Andrews! This podcast features Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, a children’s author and educator. They read aloud some of their favorite children's books so that you can read
Find Out Which Florida Parks Have Reopened!
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 and the public," according to the Florida Parks website. "Visitors should expect limited hours, capacity
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 press release. “But the safety and well-being of students and staff has to take priority.”
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Jamie Valentine and Elise
The joy of newborn motherhood. Jamie Valentine shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Jamie Valentine and Elise BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 2 months / 1-28-20 SPOUSE NAME: Jon Valentine Jamie Valentine and her husband Jon started their journey to having a baby with completing genetic testing based on DNA
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 page. "If your insurance covers this, it will be billed and no copay is required.
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, retail facilities, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social
Meet Kirk Tapley, Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year
Sometimes in life we come across people who radiate passion. The ones you could sit and listen to for hours, just because they’re so excited about what they do. The ones who respond with, “How much time do we have?” when you ask about their favorite part of their job. When Kirk Tapley walks into
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 at participating restaurants nationwide, starting as early as May 4," according to a press release
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 be a celebration called “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020” on
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 virtual commencement ceremony will start on May 15 at 2 p.m. and it will be