UF neurologist earns Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Internationally-renowned neurologist Steven T. DeKosky, M.D., the deputy director of UF’s Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, was honored on July 27 with...
School Board to vote on ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ to be submitted to the state
During a meeting this evening, the School Board of Alachua County will vote on an ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ mandated by the state of Florida...
Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 7-9
During the 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, August 7-9, qualifying items will be exempt from tax....
Text and video of Governor DeSantis’ speech about reopening schools
It is often asked whether it is safe to return kids to school, but it should also be asked how safe is it to keep...
Doctor: Covid-19 Increases in Florida Don’t Justify Broad Shutdown and Closing Schools
Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have increased significantly in Florida and other sunbelt states like Arizona and Texas over the last month. While these virus...
Free meal program to be extended through August 6
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will continue to provide free meals to local children through August 6....
COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally set for July 25
Alachua County school children and their families are invited to attend a COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally on Saturday, July 25th at 9...
School Board votes to approve later school start date and mandatory mask policy
Last night the School Board of Alachua County voted to push back the first day of school for students to August 24 and require masks...
Open the schools
With the school board meeting this afternoon, Len Cabrera reviews the studies that show COVID-19 is not risky for most kids and they don't tend...
School Board special meeting/workshop to discuss masks, school start date and other reopening issues
The School Board of Alachua County will be holding a special meeting/workshop on Wednesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. to vote on and discuss items...