Walmart and Ibotta have teamed up to provide free Thanksgiving dinner offers for families across the country! All you have to do is do your Thanksgiving shopping at Walmart and download the Ibotta app to get 100% cash back. Ibotta… read more
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Activist Malala Yousafzai Will Speak at UF on Wednesday
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will speak at UF this week on November 18 through the ACCENT Speakers Bureau at UF. As a young girl, Malala Yousafzai was an activist for girls’ education, starting at the age of 11… read more
Residents of Oak Hammock at UF Host Scarecrow Festival Tomorrow
The seniors of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida have been staying socially active with fellow residents in a safe, socially distanced way for months by hosting porch happy hours and attending online classes. This week, they are hosting… read more
University of Florida Closed on November 12 Due To Eta
Due to the onset of Tropical Storm Eta, the University of Florida will be closed on November 12. All classes are canceled and campus offices will be closed. Check in at www.ufl.edu for more details. UF Alert UF classes canceled,… read more
County Libraries and Pools Will Be Closed on November 12
Due to Tropical Storm Eta, facilities in Alachua County like libraries and pools will be closed tomorrow, November 12. City facilities like city pools, offices and public schools will be closed tomorrow. A decision about Friday's (November 13) closures have… read more
Get Ready for World Diabetes Day on November 14!
November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WWD). Created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and the World Health Organization, this day is meant to bring awareness to those affected by the disease of diabetes. In 2006, it became an… read more
Alachua County to Show Virtual Veterans Day Celebration Video This Week
The Alachua County Community Support Services' Veteran Services Division and the Alachua County Communications Office have teamed up to create a virtual Veterans Day celebration video for the community. This video will honor the veterans' community in Alachua County, and… read more
Get Ready for Limited-Edition Starbucks Red Cups on November 6
Starbucks lovers rejoice! The limited-edition Starbucks red cups will be available for patrons tomorrow on November 6! The limited-edition Starbucks red cups will be gifted to those who purchase any holiday handcrafted beverage. To make sure you get a cup,… read more
Irrigation Rules in Alachua County Have Changed Starting This Month
Alachua County has implemented new irrigation rules that limit landscape irrigation to one day a week. The rules went into affect on November 1. “Landscape irrigation can account for almost 60% of residential water use,” said Alachua County Environmental Protection… read more
Local Fall Festivities to Check Out This Season!
The fall season is in full swing, and there are plenty of local fall festivities to check out this season while keeping safety standards in mind. Use the list below to plan your fall weekends! Saturday, October 31: Trick or… read more
