Publix is now offering special shopping hours for hospital workers and first responders! The new shopping hours designated to hospital workers and first responders are from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. on Fridays, according to Publix. Since the Florida stay-at-home order, Publix's daily hours have changed to be open
Beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County are Reopening
Some North Florida beaches are re-opening for the first time since the state-wide stay-at-home order, including beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County. The beaches are to be used for activities like exercising, walking, fishing, surfing, biking and more, but all social distancing guidelines must be maintained, like staying 6 feet apart and no
Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower!
Coming up this week, we all have an opportunity to view an amazing light show from our backyards for free! It's called the Lyrid meteor shower, and it has been happening for the past 2,700 years. Every year in April, this meteor shower is active approximately from the 16th to the 25th, according to EarthSky.org.
Make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich From Toy Story Land
Attention Disney lovers! So, we know that Disney released its ever popular Dole Whip recipe and we have been loving it. But, did you know they released another coveted recipe to lift our Disney-loving spirits during COVID-19? Now you can make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich from Toy Story Land right in your own kitchen. This
It’s Time to Start Planning For Summer Camps!
For many kids this summer, camp is where they’re headed. It is a place to create lifelong friendships and memories that last for decades to come. There are many options and activities to choose from, so it's time to start planning for summer camps now! The Day Camp Experience When parents have great memories
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Wea Sto Domingo and Eliza Jean
The joy of newborn motherhood. Wea Sto Domingo shares her stories and experiences of what it's like to raise a newborn baby. Wea and Eliza Jean Sto Domingo BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 4 months old / 11-27-19 SPOUSE NAME: Benjo Sto Domingo “Challenging but rewarding” is how mom of two Wea Sto Domingo describes her adventures in
‘Reading Rainbow’s’ LeVar Burton Reads Stories to Families At Home
To create a nice distraction for families across the country, "Reading Rainbow's" LeVar Burton has been going live on Twitter to read family-friendly books! Levar Burton is loved far and wide for his time on Reading Rainbow, a children's reading show that ran for 26 years starting in 1983, according to Reading Rainbow's website. Burton was
Get The ‘Trolls World Tour’ Activity Kit From DreamWorks!
Looking for another easy at-home activity for your kiddos? If they are a fan of the ever popular Trolls Movies, they will love this "Trolls World Tour" activity kit from DreamWorks! This activity kit is complete with coloring pages, recipes, games and decorations for the whole family, according to DreamWorks.com. All you have to do
Closures Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 4/14
Here is a cohesive list of Event and Closures Updates For Alachua County and beyond that have been adjusted due to COVID-19. This list will be updated daily! Updated 4/14/2020 New Updates: The University of Florida All classes will be held online for the remainder of the Spring, Summer A, Summer C and Summer B
Study Finds That Shoes Can Spread COVID-19
A study from the Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal found that COVID-19 could be spread a lot farther than we thought on different surfaces, and our shoes can spread COVID-19 into our homes. According to the study, air and surface samples were tested in hospital wards housing COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China. The virus was found