New sites added for school meals
Breakfast Monday will be at the previously-announced sites. Starting at lunch on Monday, meals will be available at all elementary schools and a few other...
DeSantis announces mobile testing unit, upcoming guidance to restaurants and bars
Governor DeSantis announced a mobile testing unit, upcoming guidance to restaurants and bars, other initiatives....
March 15 update: one new case in Alachua County, 39 in Florida
One new case in Alachua County and 39 in Florida....
Libraries closing for 2 weeks
The Alachua County Library District will close all branches and bookmobiles from Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March 29. The Spring Book Sale is also...
UF urges students to “truly practice social distancing”
UF is urging its students to "truly practice social distancing."...
Governor DeSantis: We must protect the elderly
DeSantis said that he expects this will last at least 6-8 weeks....
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall, event cancellations, RTS buses going to modified reduced service
The City of Gainesville will host a live Telephone Town Hall event about COVID-19 at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. City events for March and...
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Closes to General Public Monday, March 16
Out of an abundance of caution, and in order to respect the health and safety of the attendees, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will...
March 13 COVID-19 report: one new case in Alachua County, 25 new cases in Florida
The March 13 report from the State shows one new case in Alachua County and 25 new cases in the state. ...
Calling the Health Department Before Calling Your Doctor is no Longer Necessary
Individuals who have a primary care provider are encouraged to call their provider before traveling to the Health Department office with an illness....