UF Health’s chief epidemiologist answers COVID-19 vaccine questions
As access to the COVID-19 vaccines continues to grow, one major challenge still looms large: vaccine hesitancy. Yet acceptance of the vaccine appears to be growing: […]
Woman dies in Levy County auto accident
A 57-year-old Williston woman died in an auto accident Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The collision occurred on U.S. Highway 27 at […]
CDC study: UF leads campuses on indoor mask use
The University of Florida led the way in indoor mask compliance among six universities participating in a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of […]
Former Gators represent UF in 19th straight Super Bowl
Update: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trounced the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 Sunday night, giving quarterback Tom Brady a record seventh Super Bowl title and the Bucs […]
UF Health stadium event delivers 1,100 COVID-19 shots
UF Health and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County joined forces for a vaccination blitz at a Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Friday. […]
Gainesville voter registration deadline looms Feb. 16
If you live in Gainesville and want to vote in next month’s election, time is running out to register. The city is holding an election for […]
UF researchers receive $1.46 million to develop opioid alternatives
Imagine a world where emergency room patients and providers have access to a menu of pain management treatment options that include a blend of traditional and […]
MAM concert series set to return next month
The City of Alachua and Vipper Events have announced a pandemic-era version of the March, April and May (M.A.M.) Festival and Concert Series at Legacy Park. […]
Alachua Health Department taking appointments for Newberry vaccine clinic
The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex on Tuesday, […]
Double shooting leaves teen dead in Columbia County
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate a double shooting that resulted in the death a local teenager. Tuesday evening deputies responded to the […]
UF Health to launch COVID-19 treatment program in Columbia County
A University of Florida Health pilot program will bring a new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy to rural communities in North Florida during the coming weeks. As […]
Gainesville couple arrested for quarantine violation
The Hawaii attorney general’s office announced that special agents arrested a Gainesville couple on Friday for allegedly violating the state’s quarantine rules. According to a press release, […]
Fire station construction leads to resident savings
Alachua County Fire Rescue is informing homeowners within five miles of Fire Station No. 25 that they may be able to save money on their homeowner’s […]
Life inside a COVID-19 care unit
Last March COVID-19 began appearing in North Florida. At UF Health Shands Hospital’s Unit 75, some doctors and nurses had a feeling of inevitability. Their unit […]
2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to make virtual debut Saturday
To maintain public health and the safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department presents this […]
Alachua County not opting in to state vaccine registration system
Today the state announced the launch of a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals 65 and older and frontline health care workers. […]
UF names new chair of prestigious neuroscience department
The University of Florida has named neuroscientist Dr. Jennifer Bizon the chair of the UF College of Medicine’s department of neuroscience. Bizon is an expert in […]
Education town hall scheduled for tonight
Gainesville Commissioner-at-large Gail Johnson and other community leaders will gather tonight to discuss educational challenges facing the area. School rezoning, student literacy, and vocational, career and […]
UF Health study: two-drug combo shows dramatic results for COVID-19 patients
Combining an anti-inflammatory drug with an antiviral drug reduces recovery time and accelerates improvement for COVID-19 patients, a national study co-authored by UF Health researchers has […]
Popular sportscaster joins Mainstreet Daily News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (January 26, 2021) He was known in Jacksonville as the “Voice of the Ospreys,” but around town here in Gainesville he’s the uncontested high […]
J.C. Derrick appointed Mainstreet Daily News publisher
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (January 25, 2021) After a nationwide search, veteran journalist and former Capitol Hill beat reporter J.C. Derrick has been appointed publisher of Mainstreet Daily […]
School district establishes COVID-19 response team
A new COVID-19 Response Team has been established to assess, improve, and sustain the COVID-19 prevention efforts in Alachua County Public Schools. Superintendent Carlee Simon officially […]
UF study finds Vitamin D deficiency tied to increased COVID-19 risk
Patients with a vitamin D deficiency were four times more likely to be COVID-19 positive than those with a sufficient amount of the crucial vitamin, a […]
COVID-19 vaccine town hall scheduled for Monday
Alachua County Commission Chair Ken Cornell will host a one-hour telephone town hall at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, to discuss the safety, efficacy, and distribution […]