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Many Major Stores Have Decided to Require Face Masks

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
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

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Healthy Habits to Continue After the COVID-19 Quarantine

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Health
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

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Pick Up Free Face Masks in Alachua County

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
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

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Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 17, 2020 | Teens , Tweens
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

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Get $1 Off Dipped Cones at Dairy Queen This Sunday

By Amanda Roland | July 16, 2020 | Blog
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

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First Visit to the Dentist

Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist

By April Tisher | July 16, 2020 | Health
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

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Review What Happened From March to June in the School System

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 15, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
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

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Celebrate Krispy Kreme’s Birthday with a Free Dozen Doughnuts

By Amanda Roland | July 14, 2020 | Blog
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

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