Select School Options

ACPS Requests Parents to Select School Options for Education in the Fall

Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is requesting that parents select school options for educating their children in the fall. There are three options available, and the district requests that options be selected by July 20. The three options for education include "traditional, in-person, five-days-a-week model mandated by the state of Florida, and two online options,

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sun's UV Rays

Why Should You Use Sunscreen to Protect You From the Sun’s UV Rays?

Days at the beach are a summer staple, but making sure the whole family isn’t red and sunburnt the next day is also a priority. Sunscreen is the best way to ensure protection against the sun’s UV rays, and should be applied every day not just on beach days. According to the American Cancer Society,

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classic salsa recipes

Try Out These 3 Classic Salsa Recipes this Summer!

A must-have accompaniment with tortilla chips and other Mexican dishes, salsa can be traced to the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. However, the name “salsa” (Spanish for “sauce”) didn’t appear until the conquistadors arrived in the early 1500s. Looking for a fresh side to go with any meal this summer? Here are three classic salsa recipes

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State of Emergency Extended

State of Emergency Extended for 60 Days in Florida

On July 7, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's state of emergency will be extended for another 60 days. The original state of emergency in Florida came about in March when COVID-19 first started to have an impact on the state. The governor extended the order once before in May, and with the new rise

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just between friends

Get Ready For the Just Between Friends Summer Sale

The Just Between Friends summer sale will be from July 23 to July 26 at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Florida. Just Between Friends (JBT) is a franchise that creates pop-up consignment stores across the county, according to the JBF websites. These consignments stores are marketed to families looking to buy gently used and

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Hogwarts Classes Online

Enroll Your Little Wizards in Hogwarts Classes Online

Many kiddos are already obsessed with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but you can help grow their excitement by enrolling them in actual Hogwarts classes online at hogwartsishere.com! Your little wizards can take courses like History of Magic, Potions 101 and Defense Against the Dark Arts just to name a few. They can also

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Sweet Fanfare Cake

Celebrate Fourth of July With This Sweet Fanfare Cake

According to Timeanddate.com, John Adams wrote his wife Abigail a letter on July 3, 1776, and described how Independence Day should be celebrated. He said that the celebration should include “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. Today, we would make him proud as we honor

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