Health

Sen. Rick Scott urges people to ‘wear a mask’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Nov 20, 2020

Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to statements he released on Twitter. “After several negative tests, I learned I was positive […]

Government + Politics

Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020

Suzette Cook

Nov 19, 2020

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Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]

Business

UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 18, 2020

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Blood bubbles up and pours from a deep wound on the patient’s leg. A bruise extends from her shoulder down to her chest and abdomen. Her […]

Business

University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 17, 2020

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With its flagship hospital already ranked the best in Florida, University of Florida Health has earned two more distinctions: It is No. 12 on Forbes’ list […]

Health

Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels

Suzette Cook

Nov 16, 2020

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Florida’s daily report of COVID-19 positive cases for the month of November range from a low of 2,670 daily cases reported on Nov. 1st to 9,928 […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]

Health

UF veterinary pathologist seeks justice for animal abuse cases ending in death

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 12, 2020

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When a dog or cat is found dead or dying on the side of the road, many people assume the animal was hit by a vehicle. […]

Education

Breaking News: Trenton forfeits its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

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The Trenton Tigers announced today that it has forfeited its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols. It was the second forfeit by a local […]

Government + Politics

Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

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City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, which will lead to the activation of the city’s Severe Weather and Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program tonight, […]

Education

PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

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The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Kat Cammack was elected to Congress and Chuck Clemons […]

Government + Politics

Alachua schools adapting to hiring in pandemic

Suzette Cook

Oct 31, 2020

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With the annual spring job fair cancelled in April due to the pandemic, filling positions for Alachua County schools has been a challenge. According to […]

Health

UF Health enrolls first patient in clinical trial aimed at creating new treatment for COVID-19

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Oct 29, 2020

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University of Florida Health has enrolled its first patient in a clinical trial for the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ monoclonal antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19, a therapy that […]

Government + Politics

County receives $729,639 mental health/jail diversion grant from Department of Justice

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 28, 2020

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Alachua County is pleased to announce a second Federal Department of Justice grant award cycle ($729,639) for the “Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program: Embedding Clinicians […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An intimidating email made its way to Alachua County […]

Health

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Suzette Cook

Oct 25, 2020

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A record daily number of 80,000-plus COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States on Friday, Oct. 23rd bringing the total cases in the U.S. to […]

Education

Breaking News: Newberry-Santa Fe game cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak

Suzette Cook

Oct 21, 2020

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The Friday game between the 6-1 Newberry Panthers and 2-3 Santa Fe Raiders football teams has been cancelled. According to Alachua County Public School Spokesperson Jackie […]

Health

UF Health professor part of prestigious national committee advising on COVID-19 vaccine allocation

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 21, 2020

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A national committee that includes a prominent University of Florida physician has recommended to federal and world leaders a four-phase approach to fairly allocate COVID-19 vaccines […]

Education

Breaking News: 25 more UF football players test positive for COVID-19 this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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The University of Florida announced today that 25 football players tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, and have suspended football activities indefinitely. Two weeks […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Florida-LSU Game, Power Outage, Cornfield Maze

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 18, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Florida-LSU game was canceled on Saturday to to […]

Health

Gainesville Fire Rescue offering free flu vaccinations

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 15, 2020

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On October 19th, 2020 Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) will be launching our first ever Mobile Flu Vaccination Program. The Mobile Flu Vaccination Team is comprised of […]

Health

Innovative coronavirus research underway at UF Health in Jacksonville

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 15, 2020

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Emergency medicine physicians at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville are working to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic by undertaking five new […]

Health

GFR firefighters are “in the pink” this October

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 15, 2020

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Gainesville Fire Rescue firefighters dedicate their careers to protecting our neighbors from all hazards including fires, traffic accidents, and medical emergencies. October is Breast Cancer Awareness […]

Education

Breaking News: UF cancels Saturday’s game with LSU due to COVID-19 outbreak in its program

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

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The University of Florida’s football game with Louisiana State scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled due to an outbreak of COVID-19 inside the Florida program. […]