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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Phalanx Defense Systems of Gainesville ramps up mask cutting, sanitizer production

Suzette Cook

Apr 2, 2020

Time is of the essence as Alachua County braces for the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on local hospitals, first responders and citizens. For […]

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Gainesville gas prices highest in state

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 30, 2020

Florida gas prices are only getting cheaper, as residents are urged to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus. The average price for gasoline in […]

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Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 25, 2020

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 […]

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Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 2020

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 […]

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Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Tim Price

Mar 24, 2020

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 […]

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With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 2020

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 […]

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Florida gas prices lowest in nearly four years

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 23, 2020

As COVID-19 cases in America increased last week, fuel prices plummeted across the board. Crude oil plunged to 18-year lows, while prices at the pump are now the lowest […]

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Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 19, 2020

We opened our doors for business on December 16th. We are a completely cage-free daycare and boarding business with grooming right on site. We have over […]

Business

Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only

Suzette Cook

Mar 18, 2020

Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]

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Newberry produce stand is holding steady

Suzette Cook

Mar 16, 2020

While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]

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