When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County: “Everybody is trying […]
Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the […]
Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard
The Florida Department of Health announced that, in order to provide more comprehensive data, the Department will now release this report on COVID-19 cases in Florida […]
Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science
While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that […]
After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!
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 […]
4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic
Family Features – America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, […]
COVID-19 case spike clouds Florida’s evolving reopening plans
The Center Square – The Florida Department of Health reported Friday afternoon 1,046 people in the state have died from COVID-19, while 4,817 are hospitalized and […]
GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week
The City of Gainesville has launched GNVCares, a $3.18 million program aimed at expanding local relief and recovery efforts through direct assistance to city residents and […]
Clear guidance, protocols could help Florida businesses decide best time to reopen
The Center Square – “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Service.” Get used to it. You may see it on storefronts and office doors soon. […]
Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so
Opinion On Monday night, I will ask the Commission to authorize me to send a letter to Governor DeSantis encouraging him to open up the State […]
UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission
A new University of Florida study aims to gain a better understanding of the role children play in community transmission of COVID-19. Researchers also hope to […]
Unemployment claims in Florida increase by 180%
The Center Square – After weeks of lower-than-expected reporting numbers, initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 18 jumped 180 percent in Florida. According to […]
Florida Department of Health temporarily reactivates inactive health care practitioner licenses in response to COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE— In an effort to ensure that all Floridians have access to licensed health care providers, the Florida Department of Health will temporarily reactivate unencumbered inactive licenses […]
Task force: Schools reopening, affordable child care keys to reviving Florida’s economy
The Center Square – Reopening Florida’s 4,200 public K-12 schools is critical for the state’s 2.8 million students’ educational needs, but also for working parents who […]
Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th
The Alachua County School Board is currently accepting applications for school choice/controlled open enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school […]
Social media fuels wave of coronavirus misinformation as users focus on popularity, not accuracy
Over the past few weeks, misinformation about the new coronavirus pandemic has been spreading across social media at an alarming rate. One video that went viral […]
Mayor Poe: “Post-quarantine Gainesville will not look like pre-COVID-19 Gainesville”
Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe released the following statement on his Facebook page yesterday about when the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and the citizens of Gainesville would be relaxed […]
Wanted: Local historians
The Alachua County Historical Commission will soon have four vacancies. Residents with knowledge of County history or historic preservation are encouraged to apply. The Commission meets […]
Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition
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 Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 scheduled for this evening
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall event tonight at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler […]
Apply for the Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Program from Home
The Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program, administered through the Alachua County Health Department and covering Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Lafayette, […]
The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world
The first Earth Day protests, which took place on April 22, 1970 brought 20 million Americans – 10% of the U.S. population at the time – […]
Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting a virtual “Party for the Planet.” They will be celebrating […]
Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on
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 […]