In-person races and marathon have been put to a halt because of COVID-19, but that doesn't mean we have to stop running! Many companies have transitioned their races into virtual runs that the community can participate in from a distance.… read more
Covid-19
Alachua County Released an Emergency Order Following the State’s Phase 3 of Reopening
On September 25, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an order that allowed Florida to embark on Phase 3 of reopening the state, allowing a full reopening of bars, restaurants, theme parks and other businesses. Alachua County released an emergency order… read more
Regal Theaters Will Close Temporarily Starting October 8
Regal Cinemas theaters closed earlier this year due to COVID-19, but they slowly reopened in August. Now, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced a major update on October 5: All Regal theaters will close temporarily starting Thursday, October 8.… read more
Buy a Gator Fan Cutout to Show Your Face at UF Home Games This Year
Unfortunately, many of us won't be able to cheer on the Gators at the Swamp this year. However, you can still show your face at home games this year with a Gator Fan Cutout! You can secure your "spot" at… read more
SIMEDHealth Get Awarded to Conduct COVID-19 Research Studies
As of September 10, SIMEDHealth announced that they will be accepting participants for COVID-19 Research Studies (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) related research studies). SIMEDHealth was accepted by Novavax, Inc. to take part in a Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial. The trial's purpose is to… read more
One-Way Aisles Are No Longer Required in Most Publix Stores
If you have shopped at Publix in the last few months, you have experienced the one-way aisles that were implemented to encourage social distancing in the stores. As of this week, most Publix locations can do away with this change… read more
UF Homecoming Holiday Gets Rescheduled to Late December
The University of Florida Faculty Senate approved an "Academic Calendar / Homecoming Update Motion for Consideration," asking that the UF Homecoming holiday and other events be rescheduled or canceled. This motion was presented by Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Angela… read more
UF Students Return on August 31, Here’s What To Expect
University of Florida students haven't been out of in-person classes since March 11, but UF students return to campus on August 31 with a few changes. When UF students return at the end of the month, there are a few… read more
Applications for the Alachua County Cares Act Are Now Open
The Alachua County Cares Act will provide COVID-19 aid, economic assistance and relief. The Federal CARES Act is providing Alachua County with $46.9 million, and this money will be allocated to six main categories in the county, including individual assistance.… read more
Universal Studios Cancels Halloween Horror Nights This Year
Theme parks have been reopening across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic while enforcing new safety measures; however, some of the parks' attractions have been canceled. For the first time in 30 years, Universal Studios has canceled its annual Halloween… read more
