For many, traveling on an airplane is exciting and adventurous, but for some, it’s a nightmare come to life. And, especially in 2020, with the addition of face masks and social distancing in airports and on planes, you might be… read more
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Up in Arms: Quick At-Home Arm Workouts
Can't get to the gym today? Well, that is no excuse to miss arm day! You can do these six at-home arm workouts in the comfort of your own home, and they are guaranteed to get your arms stronger. Pushups… read more
What is Raw Water? Consume at Your Own Risk!
Water can’t be cooked, per se, but it can be treated, boiled and tested to monitor and remove harmful contaminants that can potentially make one very sick. Despite this information, some still choose to drink “raw water.” A 2017 New… read more
Conservation Tips to Prepare for Earth Day
Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22! This is a day prompting urgency for environmental education about the problems affecting our world as well as a global celebration of all the great things the Earth provides us with. What do… read more
Is Your Pet at Risk for COVID-19?
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. For the vast majority of the year, we have stayed inside and found every way possible to keep ourselves and our families safe. Eventually, the… read more
Important Info For COVID-19 Vaccinations in Alachua County
Today, the State launched a statewide preregistration system for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 years old and older. However, Alachua County is not opting into this system, and the county will continue using its existing system for vaccine appointments.… read more
Holiday Indulgences: Calorie Contents of Your Favorite Foods
It’s no secret that when it comes to the holidays, we generally throw all caution to the wind. All bets are off in regards to our eating; even those with the strongest of dietary will power may succumb to plates… read more
Recharge, Refresh, Reset: Beating The Quarantine Blues
Quarantine tests our emotional bandwidth and intensifies our feelings. Rage, anxiety and irritability can overwhelm us or make us do things out of character. But, guilt from taking a pause is all-consuming, a universal feeling. This imbalance not only stunts… read more
UF Football Activities Paused Due to COVID-19 Cases | Updated 10/14
WCJB TV20 journalist Jacquie Franciulli tweeted a statement from UF Athletics Director Scott Stricklin on Tuesday, October 13, saying that all UF football activities are paused starting Tuesday afternoon. Saturday's football matchup will be rescheduled. BREAKING: #Gators football is suspending… read more
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
