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Pump prices level out as Floridians return to the road; fuel demand likely to rise as stay-at-home orders are eased in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

Florida gas prices may be nearing their floor as most of Florida prepares for the first phase of reopening on Monday. The lifting of stay-at-home restrictions has […]

Business

Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Suzette Cook

May 5, 2020

Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]

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Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook

May 4, 2020

Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]

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5 tips for celebrating Mother’s Day from afar

Mainstreet Daily News

May 3, 2020

(BPT) – This Mother’s Day, you may not be able to be with your mom in person due to social distancing. The time apart may be […]

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Gas Prices Drop Another 3.5 Cents; Oil Prices Recover from Historic Lows

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 29, 2020

Gas prices are still declining after a turbulent week in the fuel market. Crude oil prices sank to record lows last week amid growing concerns that producers […]

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Florida farmers: Fix supply chain logistics and we will deliver

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 28, 2020

The Center Square – Florida’s $8 billion agriculture industry is poised to deliver much needed fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products to consumers nationwide but is […]

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Clear guidance, protocols could help Florida businesses decide best time to reopen

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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. […]

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Unemployment claims in Florida increase by 180%

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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 […]

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Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A year ago, the national average of price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $2.89 according to AAA. Today, that average has plunged to $1.792 […]

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Florida gas prices down 60 cents in two months

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

Florida gas prices dropped another 3.5 cents last week. In total, the state average has declined 60 cents in the past two months. Florida Pump Price Breakdown: Average […]

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Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 20, 2020

The Center Square – The Federal Aviation Administration will distribute nearly $900 million in emergency assistance to 129 Florida airports struggling to pay salaries and bills […]

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Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order

Suzette Cook

Apr 20, 2020

Editor’s Note While it is not the intent of Mainstreet Daily News to promote, endorse, or denounce the actions of a subject in an article, we […]

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Walmart associates required to wear masks beginning Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 19, 2020

President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart John Furner issued a memo on April 17th to all employees that as of Monday, April 20th, it is a […]

Business

Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20

Suzette Cook

Apr 19, 2020

All employees at Publix Super Markets will be required to wear face masks starting April 20, a company spokesperson said. Two employees at two stores in […]

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Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Apr 18, 2020

Updated at 3pm A second Publix employee in Gainesville tested positive for COVID-19 at a separate location, it was learned this afternoon. Employees at the Publix […]

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EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

Suzette Cook

Apr 18, 2020

EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]

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UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

In appreciation for the UF Health staff working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF College of Medicine students are offering their services to help […]

Business

Florida gas prices still plunging

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

The plunge at the pump continued last week, with Florida gas prices falling another 6 cents. How much lower gas prices go will depend on how the market responds to […]

Business

What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America’s small businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is devastating small businesses across the U.S. because of shelter-in-place orders that have forced millions to temporarily close. So far, Congress has devoted […]

Business

Why your local store keeps running out of flour, toilet paper and prescription drugs

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 11, 2020

Retailers are frequently running out of everything from flour and fresh meat to toilet paper and pharmaceuticals as supply chains hammered by the coronavirus struggle to […]

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Lowe’s closing all stores on Easter Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 9, 2020

Lowe’s Companies announced this week that all stores and distribution centers in the United States and Canada will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12th. “Our […]

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UF Health making coronavirus testing available to first responders and ER employees

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Apr 8, 2020

Local first responders and emergency room employees who do not have symptoms of the novel coronavirus but nonetheless worry they have been exposed to it can […]

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Nearly 90% of Florida gas stations under $2 a gallon

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 7, 2020

The effects of COVID-19 continue to take a toll on prices at the pump. Florida gas prices dropped another 7 cents last week, contributing to a massive 50 […]

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National Center for Life and Liberty offers COVID-19 response plan for churches

Suzette Cook

Apr 2, 2020

Attorney David Gibbs, President and general counsel of the National Center for Life and Liberty, wants churches, small businesses and nonprofits to take advantage of the […]

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