Diane Hernandez

Olympic Winter Games History 

Twirling figurines glide across blue ice in colorful outfits. Puffy coats and glasses cover up every inch of quick skiers. Armor engulfs the bodies of jersey-wearing players as they run across ice, reaching for a puck.  The Winter Olympic Games… read more

FREE Pass for Every Kid Outdoors

Dear Diary -- I loved the outdoors when I was small. Didn’t you?  There was something about the smelly dirt beneath me. I wanted to dig my hands into it hunting and finding worms.  I wanted to touch trees. I… read more

Is a Magnet Program Right For My Child?

If your wide-eyed student is extra curious about math or technology, you might want to consider a magnet program.  Alachua County Public Schools opened its magnet school application on Jan. 10. The program offers six elementary, four middle school and… read more

Tiny Titans Dinosaur Exhibit Extended

Meeting baby dinosaurs in dinosaur costumes used to seem like a fantasy -- The Florida Museum of Natural History just made it a reality and extended your ability to check it out until Feb. 20.  ‘Tiny Titans’ opened on Sept.… read more