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....
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How to get alerts for Alachua Chronicle stories
During this period when the COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly, you may want alerts when we post new stories. We don't have an app (that...
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."...
Supervisor of Elections: you may want to bring your own gloves/wipes/hand sanitizer when you vote
Election workers don't seem to be implementing best practices for COVID-19; you may want to bring your own supplies....
Florida Granted Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted waivers to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), providing flexibility to allow schools, child...
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...