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Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program anticipated December 5th-10th

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The anticipated […]

Government + Politics

Rubio calls for more small business loan money in compromise COVID-19 relief bill

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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The Center Square – The $908 billion pandemic stimulus compromise package being discussed in the U.S. Senate is a hopeful sign of progress, Florida Republican U.S. […]

Health

Retail pharmacies to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Florida nursing homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 3, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida’s proposed mass inoculation plan calls for rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccines to the state’s 4,000-plus nursing homes and long-term care centers […]

Health

UF muscle cell experiment to study age-related muscle loss aboard International Space Station

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 3, 2020

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An out-of-this-world mission may help University of Florida researchers understand why adults lose muscle strength as they age. Tiny muscle cells contained on tissue chips are […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals

Suzette Cook

Dec 2, 2020

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Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]

Government + Politics

New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]

Health

Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

Nov 30, 2020

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COVID-19 cases in Florida are expected to reach more than one million later today (Nov. 30th). And while Alachua County cases are not the highest […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

Health

Coronavirus vaccines: Health experts identify ways to build public trust

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

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The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNtech announced Nov. 20, 2020, that they will seek emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a vaccine […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

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Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]

Business

‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

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A simple doctor-patient communication technique known as “teach-back” may lower the risk of health complications, hospitalizations and health care costs for patients with diabetes, according to […]

Faith + Inspiration

The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face

Tim Price

Nov 22, 2020

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Alachua resident Paityn Benson was born on March 15th, 2020, as the pandemic started to roar. At just four months, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]

Government + Politics

Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 21, 2020

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As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]

Health

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

Suzette Cook

Nov 20, 2020

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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, […]