Alachua County has at least 580 online reports of emergency order violations
(04/16/20 5:06pm)
Alachua County officials have cracked down on violations of the countywide COVID-19 emergency order.
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Worshippers celebrate Easter differently in a time with COVID-19
(04/13/20 2:36am)
In 2019, parishioners at Saint Augustine Church sat in the dark the sunset before Easter for a vigil on Holy Saturday. Father David Ruchinski stood outside the church across from the University of Florida’s campus lighting a candle from an Easter fire to bring into the church.
Burials are changing to accommodate social distancing
(04/13/20 1:01am)
Livestreaming is not only being used for classes, meetings and hangouts. For families who choose to use Duncan Brothers’ Funeral Home’s end-of-life services, livestreams allow long-distance loved ones to join funerals without risking the spread of COVID-19.
Mother’s Pub to close University Avenue location after multiple code violations
(04/13/20 12:14am)
The owner of Mother’s Pub and Grill sounded agitated on the phone. He said he’d heard rumors about speak-easies in Gainesville, conspirator bar owners and corrupt city officials who want nothing more than to see local businesses closed.
Jeopardy Kayla
(04/10/20 2:42am)
The University of Florida Honors Program posts a photo on Facebook Monday of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and Kayla Kalhor, a 19-year-old UF chemistry sophomore who competed in the show's College Championship.
Who is Kayla Kalhor? A UF student competes in Jeopardy! College Championship
(04/10/20 2:21am)
Kayla Kalhor found herself stiff while competing on the iconic Jeopardy stage. She stood on a platform to make her and the other contestants appear the same height and noticed the set looked shockingly bigger in person than on TV.
Town hall meeting addresses COVID-19 healthcare for homeless
(04/10/20 12:33am)
The fourth telephone town hall meeting was held Wednesday night to discuss health care for the homeless, unemployment resources and other resident concerns amid the spread of COVID-19.
Alachua County Public Schools give out more than 130,000 free meals
(04/08/20 2:12am)
The first week of the county school district’s free meal pickup in response to COVID-19 proved to be popular among families.
Ginnie Springs shuts down following state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order
(04/08/20 2:04am)
A popular local attraction is closing its doors after Florida residents were ordered to stay home.
“Tiger King”: the docu-series America needed
(04/06/20 2:26pm)
“Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” is the Netflix series that took the world by storm when it was released on March 20. The so-strange-it-can-only-be-true story is perfect fodder for a generation of meme creators and internet-savvy streamers.
Tuesday COVID-19 updates: Alachua passes 80 cases; public schools closed until May
(03/31/20 3:24pm)
Alachua County’s positive COVID-19 cases reached 87 this evening, as the state’s confirmed cases continue to surge.
Gainesville venues versus virus
(03/30/20 1:27pm)
The COVID-19 outbreak has left Gainesville music venues with empty stages.
Gainesville bars, restaurants temporarily forced to stop selling to-go cocktails
(03/29/20 3:11pm)
Bar owner T.J. Palmieri was close to rehiring three people from his 10-person crew. But after his business was reprimanded by a government agency, he thought he had no choice but to shut down.
Thursday COVID-19 updates: county cases more than 50, UF reaches 20; county alert causes confusion
(03/26/20 12:29pm)
Alachua County now has 53 positive COVID-19 cases, while UF has 20.
County, university COVID-19 cases increase; UF S/U grading option available
(03/25/20 12:49pm)
Editor's Note: If you think you might have COVID-19, contact the Alachua County Health Department at (352) 334-7900 or the Student Health Care Center at (352) 392-1161. The Alligator doesn’t have information about the names of these county and UF patients due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, more commonly known as HIPAA, which protects patient privacy.
Alachua County community to offer free lunches for children and young adults
(03/24/20 10:16pm)
Free lunches will be provided for Alachua County children and young adults ages 18 and younger during their spring break this week until Friday.
Student organization funding system crashes
(03/23/20 7:55pm)
In the race for money, many student organizations didn’t make it to the finish line last semester. This time around, the race was canceled before it even started.
Coronavirus Memes Provide Laughter in a Time of Worry
(03/23/20 2:59pm)
This past week has generated fear, anxiety and panic, but it’s also created some unique memes. COVID-19 should be taken seriously, and you can click on this article to find some resources on what action to take to, but sometimes laughter is the best medicine.
Monday COVID-19 updates: county declares stay at home order; UF helps The Villages
(03/23/20 1:37pm)
Editor's Note: If you think you might have COVID-19, contact the Alachua County Health Department at (352) 334-7900 or the Student Health Care Center at (352) 392-1161. The Alligator doesn’t have information about the names of these county and UF patients due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, more commonly known as HIPAA, which protects patient privacy.
Racing greyhound found running along I-75
(03/23/20 2:29am)
They didn’t know his name or where he came from. All they could identify him by were the words on his muzzle: “PJ get the bag.”
