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
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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
Sister Hazel Drive-In Rock Concert Comes to Alachua County
Rock fans can rejoice! Sister Hazel is coming to Newberry this month for a drive-in rock concert on October 23. The concert will be held at The Post Farm, located at 28957 W Newberry Rd Newberry, FL, 32669. Parking for… 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
Florida Bars Will Be Allowed to Reopen on September 14
Florida state officials announced that Florida bars will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity on Monday, September 14. Halsey Beshears, Secretary of Department of Business & Professional Regulation, tweeted out on September 10: We are rescinding amended EO 20-09… read more
Parking in the SW Downtown Garage Will Be Free Starting September 11
Because Downtown Gainesville's on and off-street parking has been limited, the SW Downtown Garage will be free starting this Friday, September 11. The garage is located at 105 SW 3rd Street Gainesville, FL 32601. "Many on/off-street parking spaces are reverting… 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
Simple Exercises to Encourage Hip Health
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. While some hip surgeries are inevitable, there are some steps you can take to encourage hip health… 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
7 Tips to Help Ease Anxiety During COVID-19
In a stressful time such as this, it’s easy to get lost in worry. Staying healthy, caring for family, working from home or not working at all – there’s no shortage of things to agonize over. You may find yourself… read more