4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
Families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life due to social distancing measures like closed schools, workplaces, and more. Given that anxiety was already […]
Gainesville City Hall closed until further notice
Effective 5 p.m. today, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville […]
Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond
In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and restaurants, Alachua County Public Schools is seeking donations of both food and funds to help keep children fed during […]
Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19.
Residents interested in taking part in the March 18th City of Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 need to first register by going to https://tinyurl.com/TTHGNV Once […]
Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only
Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]
Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19
The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]
Newberry declares State of General Emergency
The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]
High Springs declares State of Emergency
The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]
Florida reaches out to the Feds for COVID-19 assistance
TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that at the Governor’s direction, FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz is ordering additional supplies and personal […]
City of Alachua closes most recreational services
The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]