Health

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 21, 2020

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, […]

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 […]

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

Suzette Cook

Nov 19, 2020

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

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

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 […]

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

Suzette Cook

Nov 16, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 12, 2020

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. […]

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

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

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 […]

Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

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, […]

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

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

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 […]

Alachua schools adapting to hiring in pandemic

Suzette Cook

Oct 31, 2020

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 […]

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

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Oct 29, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 28, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

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 […]

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Suzette Cook

Oct 25, 2020

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 […]

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

Suzette Cook

Oct 21, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 21, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 18, 2020