Now that the summer is here, it is important that your kiddo doesn't fall into the "summer slide." The summer slide refers to the period of time during the summer when many students experience learning loss or loose valuable knowledge that they learned in the year before. This slide could become worse with COVID-19 being
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,
Celebrate National Doughnut Weekend With Halo Potato Donuts
Halo Potato Donuts will be celebrating National Doughnut Day all weekend long! They are calling it "National Doughnut Weekend!" Halo Potato Donuts is a food truck and store in Gainesville that makes potato doughnuts; they describe this type of doughnut as a cross between a cake doughnut and a yeast doughnut. "The best of both
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
Gov. DeSantis Says Florida Will Start Phase 2 of Reopening on Friday
Phase 2 of Florida's reopening process will start this Friday, June 5. In a press conference on June 3, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida is ready to move on to Phase 2 of the reopening process starting this week. In Phase 2, bars, movie theaters, concert houses and bowling alleys will
The Cade Museum Will Reopen This Friday
This Friday, June 5, the Cade Museum in Gainesville will reopen with a "re-envisioned Cade Museum experience," according to the museum. The museum will begin by reopening only on Fridays and Saturdays for experimental tours with limited capacity, as guest safety is a top priority. People are encouraged to buy their tickets online at www.cademuseum.org.
Newberry Parks and Playgrounds Are Now Open
Newberry parks and playgrounds are now open to the public, and park-goers are still encouraged to follow social distancing guidelines encourages by the CDC. Yesterday, June 1, WCJB TV20 News reported that the Newberry parks and playgrounds are reopening, and they talked to the Newberry City Manager Mike New who said that the bathroom facilities
Review TSA’s New Safety Procedures for Summer Travel
As the country begins to reopen and states remove stay-at-home orders, air travel has begun to pick back up again. In order to continue to keep everyone safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has new safety procedures to be prepared for summer travel. “In the interest of TSA frontline
Share These Driving Tips With Your Teen Drivers
Sweet sixteen. It’s a turning point in a teenager’s life. They’re at that age when they get their first whiff of freedom. Enter: a driver’s license. Although it’s an exciting time for teens to start driving, it’s a nerve- wracking and terrifying period for parents. We’re here to ease your worries by giving a comprehensive
The Florida Aquarium is Open For Visitors
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida is now open with new health and safety guidelines. “The health, safety, and wellbeing of every guest is our utmost priority! We are taking a phased, controlled approach to reopening and have customized the guest experience to continue to deliver a world-class experience while ensuring we operate safely, responsibly