magnet programs

ACPS Magnet Programs Will Announce Acceptances on Monday

By Amanda Roland | April 3, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Learn
Alachua County Public Schools Magnet Programs will be sending out acceptance notifications on Monday, April 6, 2020. Due to the ever-changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, ACPS Magnet Programs had to postpone their acceptance decisions. Continue checking the magnet information website for all updates regarding magnet programs. If you do not receive an email regarding

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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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Face Masks

Need Face Masks? Order Through Giggle’s Sister Company Hello Branding!

By Amanda Roland | April 3, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Health
Need personal protective equipment for your family and friends? Giggle Magazine's sister company Hello Branding, LLC. can help you order face masks! You can order two different styles of face masks with elastic loops or adjustable ties. To order, email Hello Branding at info@hello-branding.com or call at (352) 219-4688.   Related links: Need Hand Sanitizers? Hello

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Draper James is Giving Away FREE Dresses To Teachers

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 2, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Learn
Draper James, Reese Witherspoon's clothing company, is giving away FREE dresses to teachers as a way to say thank you for they are doing during this time of transition. To apply, complete the form at the link in their bio on their instagram page before this Sunday, April 5th, 11:59 PM ET or CLICK on

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gennie springs

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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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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urgent care

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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