Homeschooling rates have been on the rise for years. As the pandemic hit, more families found themselves homeschooling, and more families found themselves tight on money. This isn’t a new issue for homeschoolers. Often, homeschooling families are single income families.… read more
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Kiddos 5 and Under Can Visit SeaWorld For Free All Year!
Do you have a kiddo who loves marine life? If they are 5 years old or younger, they can go to SeaWorld for free all year! All you have to do is go online and register for a Preschool Card!… read more
ACPS Will Host Open Houses Online This Year Due To COVID-19
Because of COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools is taking caution by hosting all open houses online this year. This is due to the inability to host large groups. All open house meetings will take place via Zoom online and livestreamed… read more
Keep Your Christmas Lights Up for #LightsUp4Heroes
North Florida Regional Medical Center and HCA Healthcare are encouraging the community to keep their Christmas lights up until the end of January to show support for #HealthcareHeroes! Participating in #LightsUpForHeroes will show your appreciation for those fighting on the… read more
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts and Info for Those Over 65
As the COVID-19 vaccine gets distributed to hospitals, you may have some questions about the vaccine and who can receive it. We have some fast facts that you can reference, and we have information for how to get the Moderna… read more
Find Out How to Celebrate New Year’s in Gainesville!
As we count down to the new year, we know that we are all ready to send 2020 off with a BANG! A bang from fireworks of course! Even though gathering in large crowds won't happen this year, there are… read more
Part of the Ichetucknee River Will Be Off-Limits This Spring
Come May 2021, the upper portion of the Ichetucknee River that runs through Ichetucknee Springs State Park will be off-limits to tubers due to loss of underwater vegetation. Because of this change, more tubers will be allowed to occupy the… read more
Make DIY Fake Snow To Have a White Christmas In Florida
In Central Florida, we rarely see snow! So, if you were looking forward to a white Christmas this year, we have the perfect recipe to make DIY Fake Snow! Beware: it is a little messy, but so worth it! DIY… read more
Simple and Fun “Elf on the Shelf” Ideas
Have you been running out of ideas for your our family "Elf on the Shelf"? Now that Christmas is a week away, your elf is on the home stretch! Here are some different places your naughty (or nice) elf can… read more
ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have… read more