Alachua County Public Schools high school senior, Helena Jiang, has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is one of just 161 in the entire country. To become a Presidential Scholar, much is taken into consideration, including academics, college entrance… read more
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Universal Orlando’s 3 Parks Will Reopen to the Public on June 5
Today (May 21), Universal Orlando Resort shared plans with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force to reopen the parks in June. Orlando mayor, Mayor Demings, started the meeting by announcing that he received a copy of the park's reopening… read more
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Hopes to Reopen on June 1
As Florida continues the reopening process, the LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is hoping to reopen on June 1 after it gets permission from the state. After a virtual Winter Haven City Commission meeting, LEGOLAND® general manager Rex Jackson explained what measures… read more
Keep Schools Safe When They Reopen By Following CDC Guidelines
On May 19, the CDC updated its guidelines on how to keep schools safe when they reopen. These strategies include requiring face mask covering for student and staff, posting signs that promote protective measures, discouraging shared objects and more. While… read more
Update: County and City Commissioners Vote to Reestablish Face Mask Ordinance
Updated May 20: The Alachua County Commission decided to reverse the decision to end thy county-wide face mask ordinance. This decision was made after the county commission and the city of Gainesville commission came together for a virtual meeting yesterday,… read more
ACPS Announces Graduation Ceremony Plans for the Class of 2020
Due to COVID-19, graduation ceremonies all over the country have been canceled. To make sure Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students get the celebration they deserve, ACPS just announced their graduation ceremony plans for the class of 2020 as they… read more
Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open
While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide… read more
Elmo Hosts ‘The Not-Too-Late Show’ for Kiddos on HBO Max
Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This… read more
Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18
The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or… read more
Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign
Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever… read more