Have you been running out of ideas for your our family "Elf on the Shelf"? Now that Christmas is a week away, your elf is on the home stretch! Here are some different places your naughty (or nice) elf can… read more
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ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have… read more
School Board Approves New Interim Superintendent for ACPS
Alachua County Public Schools announced that the School Board approved the contract for Dr. Carlee Simon as the Interim Superintendent for ACPS. Look below to learn more about Dr. Simon! Dr. Carlee Simon (pictured above) is the prospective interim superintendent… read more
Watch the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn Next Week!
As if 2020 couldn't get any more interesting, a space phenomenon that hasn’t happened in almost 400 years is set to take place next week! The ‘great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn will happen on the start of the winter… read more
Make DIY Sippin’ Snowmen Mugs!
If you are staying in Florida for the holidays, you won't be seeing the snow fall, but you can always craft it. Make these DIY Sippin' Snowmen Mugs this season! Sippin' Snowmen Mugs SUPPLIES White mugs Oil based sharpies (black… read more
Try Caramel Topped Pumpkin Pie on National Pumpkin Pie Day!
Christmas isn't the only holiday that we need to celebrate on the December 25. Did you know that the 25th is actually National Pumpkin Pie Day, too? If you love classic pumpkin pie as it is, then you will love… read more
Giggle’s 2020 Gift Guide for Adults
Need some last minute gift ideas for the adults in your life? We've got you covered with our gift guide for adults! Check out some of the hottest gifts of 2020! 1. Gentleman's Box: Subscription Box Classic Monthly: $29/month, Premium… read more
Adopt a Furry Friend Through the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event
The Humane Society of North Central Florida, Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue and Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue are partnering with PetSmart Charities and the Wagmore Foundation to host the 2020 Virtual Home for the Holidays adoption event! From December 4-13,… read more
Healthcare Workers Can Get Free Coffee From Starbucks All Month
With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc on the country, Starbucks wants to give back. Front-line workers and healthcare workers can get free coffee from Starbucks for the whole month of December! “It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the… read more
28 ACPS Students Selected for All-State Ensembles
This year, 28 young talented Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students have been selected to be a part of the virtual All-State Ensembles. "Each year, talented young musicians throughout the state audition for the Florida Music Education Association’s (FMEA) All-State… read more
