On July 28 at 5:30 p.m., the Alachua County School Board had a Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing to discuss an ‘optional innovative reopening plan.' This plan includes the online learning option called Alachua Digital Academy. This week, the… read more
After the movie's red carpet premiere in March (pre-COVID), movie executives held out on the theater premier of Mulan with hopes that theaters would be able to open back up soon. Since the pandemic hasn't let up, the Mulan film… read more
Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should… read more
The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small… read more
Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the… read more
The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School,… read more
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced some new guidelines regarding cleanliness and safety for their guests during COVID-19. They have released a “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” to help guests and staff safe. This AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines… read more
Your Choice Fresh Food & Nutrition Services along with Alachua County Food & Nutrition Services have been providing children with free meals all summer long. The last day for the summer meals program has been extended to August 6. These… read more
Students and families in Alachua County have been invited to a COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally this Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. This is the 21st year that the event will be held by the People Against… read more
Face masks are required to be warn into businesses in Alachua County; however, not every county has the same policy. Recently, many major stores have taken matters into their own hands and decided to require face masks while shopping, regardless… read more
