County adds additional restrictions to Emergency Order
Amendment #2 to Emergency Order 2020-09, gives OSHA protections to workers and clarifies “gathering” rules. The Amendment also creates an anonymous reporting line (call the 311 […]
Flacos: A late night mainstay transitions to takeout in the midst of COVID-19
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19
Florida Department of Health officials informed Levy County Emergency Management (LCEM) today that a resident tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a statement released by […]
County announces drive-thru testing site
The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Department of Health are pleased to report that we have expanded our testing capabilities to include a […]
Emergency County Commission Meeting today
The Alachua County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 3 p.m. The County Commission will consider further amendments to the amended Emergency Order No. […]
Big Lou’s Pizzeria: We are fighters
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis
Rapid acceleration of coronavirus-related infections and fatalities in countries like Italy, Spain and the United States has led to widespread bans on communal activities, global restrictions […]
What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19
As more anecdotes surface from physicians around the world about patients with COVID-19 losing their senses of smell and taste, we asked Steven Munger, Ph.D, director of […]
Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch while schools are closed through the Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services […]
Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need
As part of their ongoing efforts to help local communities during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Hitchcock’s Markets, in partnership with the Hitchcock’s Charity Foundation, […]
V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19
Downtown Spotlight Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us
COVID-19 vs. Us EDITOR’S NOTE – Mainstreet Daily News is seeking stories about individuals and organizations coming together to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s entitled […]
Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status
City Service Updates City Hall and other city facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville Regional […]
Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are 7 specific things you can do, just for starters
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings with it unprecedented fear and uncertainty. Vulnerable seniors […]
Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19
The live cam pointed at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages retirement community is capturing a car… or a golf cart that passes by here and […]
Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children
Gainesville-area McDonald’s, including those owned by the Paris family, are giving away free lunch to students ages 12 and under as part of their efforts to […]
With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together
On Friday, March 13th, 2020, I threw out the window a hard and fast rule I had lived by professionally for almost 35 years… and I […]
Governor issues Executive Order requiring travelers from NY, NJ, and Connecticut to self-quarantine
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on March 23rd Executive Order 20-80, which requires those who travel to Florida from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to […]
Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting
The County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 5 p.m. The meeting is to discuss the COVID-19 emergency. There will be no motions or […]
Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping […]
How do we protect ourselves at home during coronavirus, and what if someone has been exposed? 4 questions answered
Editor’s note: As coronavirus spreads through the country, states have closed schools and nonessential businesses and prohibited group gatherings. This leaves most of us at home, […]
Sheriff: Evictions are still occurring
Despite a State of Emergency being issued, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) continues to act on eviction notices it has received, according to a spokesperson […]
Governor closes State Parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Department of Environmental Protection announces that at the direction of Governor DeSantis and to successfully uphold CDC guidance to maximize social distancing […]