The risk of childhood obesity is becoming more and more common every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the percentage of children affected by obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s, and… read more
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Get Ready For the NEA Big Read Alachua County
The Alachua County Library District and the Florida Museum of Natural History have teamed up to bring the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read Alachua County. This will be a series of free events that highlight females in science… read more
One-Way Aisles at Publix Are No Longer Required in Most Stores
Just when we all got used to shopping in one-way aisles at Publix, most Publix locations have done away with this shopping requirement. As of this past week, most Publix locations can go back to normal aisle shopping. The only… read more
Digital Academy Students Can Receive Free Meals Starting September 1
With Alachua County Schools starting next week, Food and Nutrition Services will be providing free meals to Digital Academy students starting on September 1. The meals will be free if you attend a school where all students eat free. Click… read more
ACPS Posts Video to Explain COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Alachua County Public Schools students and faculty are getting ready to return to school next week on August 31. To make the transition a little easier for everyone, ACPS posted a video highlighting the COVID-19 safety procedures that will be… read more
Join the Wizarding World for a Back to Hogwarts Celebration
This weekend, join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Fan Page for a fun Back to Hogwarts celebration! September 1 is the day that all the Hogwarts students would be going back for another year, so we have the weekend… read more
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Back at Starbucks!
The fall favorite is back at Starbucks! Even though there is still about a month of summer left, Starbucks announced the return of its fall menu today. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte joins other fall classics that Starbucks has featured… read more
Regal Celebration Pointe Theater is Now Open… Again!
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regal Celebration Pointe theater has reopened to the public! The theater closed back in March along with many other businesses in Gainesville. After months of waiting, movie lovers… read more
7 Water Safety Tips to Remember This Holiday Weekend
With Labor Day weekend coming up, you may be making some plans that include water activities with your kids. Summer is the perfect time to soak in the sun by a body of water! Participating in water activities is one… read more
Download Giggle’s Guide to Delicious Dinners!
Now that the kids are going back to school and our lives are about to get a little more hectic, everyone could use a little help with dinner! Flip through this guide to delicious dinners and find a recipe that… read more