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 disappear, but instead, it will now be up to the Alachua County School District to
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying
Most parents of tweens and teenagers will inevitably have to navigate the wars of social media. Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in technology and social media apps in our day-to-day lives. As we have seen through recent current events, social media can be used for good to unite people together
Look Out For A Harry Potter + Vera Bradley Collection This Summer!
Vera Bradley has announced that it will be releasing a Harry Potter + Vera Bradley collection with patterns reflecting each house in Hogwarts this summer. Because the company was founded by two women, Vera Bradley is emphasizing the strong female characters in Harry Potter with their designs. "Our company was founded by two women, so
Look At a Day In The Quarantined Life of Local Mom, April Tisher
April Tisher is a mom to three kids in the house (ages 9, 13 & 15) plus a hubby working from home. Find out what a day in the quarantined life of April looks like! MORNING 7:30 a.m. ➜ Wake up call from the dogs wanting to be fed – this is one of the
8 Honey-Infused Products That You Need For Summer
Honey. The sweet nectar that we love to add to our tea is just as good for you on the outside as it is for you on the inside. With it’s rich amber tones and sweet and delicate health benefits, we love adding a drizzle of honey to our daily beauty regime. Check out these
Encourage Your Teen To Register For the 2020 Battle of the Books!
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 ages 11 to 17 can click here to register and select which branch they would
Want to Find Open Parks Near Me in Gainesville? Here Is A Complete List!
With the state's start on Phase 2 of the reopening process, it is important to know what is open and what isn't. Luckily, many open-air facilities like parks have reopened! Here is a complete list of open parks in the city of Gainesville that you can take your family to! All of this information can
ACPS Released a Survey for Parents Regarding Going Back To School
Alachua County Public Schools has released an online survey for parents to fill out regarding the reopening of schools in the fall. The responses that the county will receive from the survey will be taken into account when making decisions for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as direction from the state. In the survey,
How to Promote a Healthy Body Image for Your Teen
In 2010, the Obama administration launched the Let’s Move! campaign and a task force on childhood obesity to bring awareness to unhealthy patterns of eating and sedentary lifestyles. Since then, schools have provided healthier food choices, started growing fruits and vegetables in their own gardens and are fighting for more recess time. While schools are
Local Hippodrome Theater Offers Classes for Kiddos and Parents
The Hippodrome Theater, nicknamed the Hipp, is located in Downtown Gainesville. Because of COVID-19, the theater had to put some of its shows on pause, but the Hipp is still offering camps and classes for kiddos and parents this summer. Check out what the Hipp has to offer below: Â For kiddos: Hipp Kid's Camp