The Just Between Friends summer sale will be from July 23 to July 26 at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Florida. Just Between Friends (JBT) is a franchise that creates pop-up consignment stores across the county, according to the… read more
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The Historic Haile Homestead Will Be Closed Until the End of July
Due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Alachua County, the Historic Haile Homestead in Gainesville will be closed at least until the end of July. The Historic Haile Homestead lies on Kanapaha Plantation where it was started in 1852… read more
Enroll Your Little Wizards in Hogwarts Classes Online
Many kiddos are already obsessed with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but you can help grow their excitement by enrolling them in actual Hogwarts classes online at hogwartsishere.com! Your little wizards can take courses like History of Magic, Potions… read more
Make Some Easy and Festive American Flag Cupcakes
These easy and festive American Flag cupcakes will be fun for the whole family to make, and they will be a tasty treat for any patriotic occasion. Here is how to make them! Festive American Flag Cupcakes You'll need: Box… read more
County Businesses Must Post Signs Requiring Face Masks Starting July 1
Last week, Alachua County commissioners decided to create stricter face mask requirements across the county. Today, these new rules go into effect, and businesses must display signs requiring face masks to be worn by customers. The county has created a… read more
View the ACPS Draft Plan for Reopening Schools in Fall
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has developed a draft plan for reopening schools in the fall with guidance from the Florida Department of Education and local healthcare experts. You can view the full draft plan by clicking here! The plan… read more
Enjoy Fourth of July Festivities Virtually This Year!
This weekend is the Fourth of July! This weekend that is typically filled with firework shows, block parties and family get togethers might look a little different. Especially with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Florida, it is important… read more
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Raise Teacher Salaries
Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 641 on June 24 and approved for $500 million to be dedicated to raising teacher salaries in the state of Florida. “In October, Governor DeSantis promised to fight for historic teacher raises,” said Senator Rob… read more
Join the Appleton Museum of Art for ‘Teaching Tuesdays’
The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida provides fun and interactive art activities for you and your little ones through "Teaching Tuesdays" on their Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Next week, you can learn how to make a new… read more
Get Free COVID-19 Testing in Gainesville on June 27
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from… read more