The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) controlled school choice and open enrollment application that was postponed due to COVID-19 is now open for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school choice ends on May 8, according to an ACPS news release. "Parents must apply online on the district’s Office of Student
Enter this ‘Share Your Library Love’ Contest Before April 25
Celebrate 2020 National Library Week with the Alachua County Library District through their Share Your Library Love contest! Do you love your local library? It's time to share that love! You can record a video of you and your kiddos talking about how much you love Alachua County Libraries, and send it in to be
Gainesville Mayor Says Gainesville Will Continue Stay-at-Home Practices
After a meeting on Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe confirmed that the city of Gainesville will continue operating under state-wide stay-at-home order. Despite the fact that other states like Georgia and South Carolina have loosened their stay-at-home guidelines, Poe that a reopening too soon could lead to a second wave of
Celebrate Earth Day with the Whole Family!
Nothing says spring quite like the annual celebration of Earth Day! But what exactly does Earth Day celebrate and why? The first official Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970. Gaylord Nelson, an environmental activist and former Wisconsin senator, wanted to draw attention to ecological issues and environmental awareness. In the first year
Earth Day 2020: 50 Years of Saving Planet Earth
Did you know that Earth Day 2020 marks 50 years of the celebration of the planet’s single largest civic event? In honor of this year’s golden jubilee of Earth Day 2020, we set out to learn more about how Alachua County is doing its part to help save the Earth and provide readers with some
Wendy’s is Giving Away Free Chicken Nuggets on Friday!
Midst the COVID-19 pandemic, Wendy's is giving away free four-piece, chicken nuggets this Friday, April 24, at participating locations. In a tweet yesterday (April 20), Wendy's said "Not gonna lie, all this love y’all are showing has inspired us. We wish we could give you a hug, but instead…how about a nug?" You can get
Farm Share is Coming To Newberry on April 29
On April 29, Farm Share will be coming to Newberry to bring in fresh food to give to families during COVID-19. Farm Share is an equal opportunity provider that brings "healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, proteins and other non-perishable food to Florida families, children, seniors and individuals in need," according to farmshare.org. "Farm Share partners
National Infertility Awareness Week: Can a Healthy Diet Influence Fertility?
April 19-25 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility has become a more common topic to speak up about since celebrities began sharing their struggles through social media. The fact of the matter is, one in eight couples will deal with infertility and have trouble conceiving according to Resolve, the National Infertility Association. Can a healthy diet
Gov. DeSantis Announces K-12 Students Will Continue Distance Learning Through the End of the School Year
During a coronavirus press briefing on Saturday (April 17) afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state will move forward and continue to attend school via distance learning until the end of the school year. We will continue to update you as information develops. For updates on Alachua County Public Schools,
Publix Extends Shopping Hours for Hospital Workers and First Responders
Publix is now offering special shopping hours for hospital workers and first responders! The new shopping hours designated to hospital workers and first responders are from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. on Fridays, according to Publix. Since the Florida stay-at-home order, Publix's daily hours have changed to be open