One of the first things to consider when you find out you are pregnant (if not before) is what costs you can expect to incur over the next nine months. There are the usual expenses we immediately think about when it comes to healthcare: co-pays, lab work, insurance deductibles, etc., and we think of the
Alachua County Schools’ Summer Meals Program is Extended to August 6
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
Get $1 Off Dipped Cones at Dairy Queen This Sunday
As many of you know, this Sunday is National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate the day at Dairy Queen and enjoy $1 off a dipped cone! This deal can be applied to any size dipped cone, excluding kid's cones, on July 19 only. Enjoy a Classic Chocolate Dipped Cone, or try something new with their Cotton
Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
It may not seem important to think about your child’s first visit to the dentist when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first
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