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 […]
More than 300 families get the gift of food at Archer church from mobile pantry
When 15,000 pounds of food roll in to local food pantries, High Springs Mobile Pantry Director Anna James and dozens of volunteers sprang into action and […]
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 […]
Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals
Dr. Bruce Spiess, a UF Health anesthesiologist, has designed a mask using a material that is in abundant supply in hospitals across the United States […]
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, […]
Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled
On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]