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Use These Grocery Shopping Tips During COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | April 3, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health
Because going to the grocery store is essential, it so important that we know how to shop safely to minimize the chances of getting sick or getting our families sick. Here are some grocery shopping tips to implement into your shopping routine during this COVID-19 pandemic! Be Understanding Of Others In this crazy time, most

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Ginnie Springs Closes in Support of 30-Day Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | April 2, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After a lot of backlash from the community about being open, Ginnie Springs closes following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state-wide stay-at-home order. This popular spring typically draws in many visitors around this time and during the summer, and they remained open even after most state parks closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Ginnie Springs

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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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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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