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Fun – and Nice – April Fools’ Day “Pranks”

By Amanda Roland | April 1, 2020 | Blog
It's April Fools' Day! A lot of people love this day because of the fun they can have interacting with their friends! But, since we can't be around all of our friends right now, here are some fun and nice April Fools' Day "Pranks" you can do with your kiddos before the day is over!

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2020 Census

Don’t Forget to Respond to the 2020 Census

By Amanda Roland | April 1, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
April 1 is Census Day! Today is a great day to remember to respond to the 2020 Census to better the community and country that you live it. The Census Bureau says that responding to the 2020 Census is easy and important, and it’s "key to shaping the future of communities. The goal of the

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Orders State Wide Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | April 1, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Governor Ron DeSantis just ordered a state-wide Stay-at-Home order for the state of Florida to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order will be effective as of Thursday at midnight, and it will last until April 30, according to the state of Florida executive order number 20-91. Alachua County has already been under a Stay-at-Home

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SIMEDHealth’s Urgent Care Center Expands Hours

By Amanda Roland | March 31, 2020 | Blog , Health
Today, SIMEDHealth announced that First Care, their urgent care center, will be expanding their hours to better serve those affected by COVID-19. The urgent care center's new hours will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday services will continue from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., according to SIMEDHealth.

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Alachua County Magnet Program Decisions Have Been Postponed

By Amanda Roland | March 31, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Due to the ever-changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Alachua County Public Schools Magnet Programs have postponed their acceptance decisions. "Updates regarding the notification date will be posted on the Magnet Information website. That website address is https://www.sbac.edu/Page/29448," according to Alachua County Public Schools. The deadline to accept or decline a Magnet acceptance offer will also

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Watch This Adorable Snow Leopard Live-Stream

By Isabella Sorresso | March 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Three words: snow leopard cubs. Do I have you hooked yet? In the midst of all the craziness of coronavirus, the Melbourne Zoo is doing everyone the great service of hosting a snow leopard live-stream of three cubs! There's actually two ways to watch the snow leopard live-stream. The cubs move around a lot, so

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Calling All Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | March 30, 2020 | Call Outs
Calling all teachers! We have created a "Teacher Tips" video series to help our local families navigate these choppy waters of "at-home schooling". We are looking for YOU, the amazing teachers of Alachua County, both from the private and public arena, that would like to share their helpful tips with parents who are "at-home schooling"

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Small Business Guide and Checklist for Emergency Loan (CARES Act)

By Shane Irving | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has allocated $350 billion to help small businesses that are in need to keep their workers employed amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. This is known as the "Paycheck Protection Program" and this initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their

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Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Happy Community , Local Fun
Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28,  participating business in the Tioga Town Center have placed stuffed teddy

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