Your Choice Fresh Food & Nutrition Services along with Alachua County Food & Nutrition Services have been providing children with free meals all summer long. The last day for the summer meals program has been extended to August 6. These grab-and-go meals are provided to children 18-years-old and younger through the Free Summer Meals Program.
Join the COVID-Safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally on July 25
Students and families in Alachua County have been invited to a COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally this Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. This is the 21st year that the event will be held by the People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) organization. The event will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds at
Many Major Stores Have Decided to Require Face Masks
Face masks are required to be warn into businesses in Alachua County; however, not every county has the same policy. Recently, many major stores have taken matters into their own hands and decided to require face masks while shopping, regardless of state, county or city. Some of these stores include Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Starbucks, Publix
Healthy Habits to Continue After the COVID-19 Quarantine
While we do not know exactly when life will go back to normal after all the stay-at-home orders and quarantining, we are all hoping that it is sooner rather than later. But, what is life going to look like after we all emerge from quarantine, head back to work and send our kiddos back to
Pick Up Free Face Masks in Alachua County
Face masks are required to be worn inside businesses in Alachua County. If you are in need of a face mask, there are some places around the county that are giving away free face masks! If you would like to learn how to make your own face mask at home, click here! Please note: Face
Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!
Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But, with fast food, busy schedules and self-esteem at play, being overweight or underweight may become an issue for these growing young adults. It is important to learn how to help
ACPS Approves Late Start Date and Mandatory Mask Policy For Schools
Yesterday, July 15, Alachua County Public Schools had a special meeting with the school board to discuss a late start date for the 2020/2021 school year and mandatory mask policy at schools. Both discussion items were approved. The late start date for ACPS students will now be on August 24. "That two-week delay will allow
Review What Happened From March to June in the School System
Not one parent, student or teacher could have predicted that the school year would end as it did. With virtual and closed graduations, online AP tests, Zoom classes and parents becoming more familiar with algebra and equations than they ever wanted to, what happened from March to June was for the books. As the COVID-19
The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking
Parents worry about their children. That it just a fact. And once a child moves into their teen years, many parents start to worry that their child might try alcohol. Although parents cannot be with their children every second of the day, they can offer them the tools and advice to try to prevent them
Celebrate Krispy Kreme’s Birthday with a Free Dozen Doughnuts
This Friday, July 17, Krispy Kreme turns 83 years old! To celebrate, the company is treating its patrons to a free original glazed dozen doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen. The company took to Facebook to say, "After 83 years, we're still hot!?" You can enjoy this birthday deal at the Krispy Kreme in