Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests
CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]
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Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests
CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]
14 students and two staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Newberry High School
Active reported cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Alachua County schools with Newberry High School reporting the highest number of active cases of 14 […]
Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]
In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]
County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike
Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases between September 7th-20th in Alachua County, Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers said the overall positivity rate in the County […]
County health department: No secondary COVID-19 transmissions reported in K-12
Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers announced to the Alachua Board of County Commission that as of Sept. 22, there have been zero secondary transmissions of […]
Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed
Alachua County is hoping to receive 15 COVID-19 rapid testing devices by mid to late October. But according to Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, there is […]
UF Health Screen, Test & Protect unveils new saliva test to replace uncomfortable nasal swabs
It’s getting a lot easier and more comfortable to receive a novel coronavirus test at the University of Florida. The UF Health Screen, Test & Protect […]
Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt
The Shepherd Radio Network is a group of stations in Florida that features the “Christian Teach/Talk” format. Mike Gilland is the operations manager, and hosts a daily talk […]
Gap exists in post-game direction for athletes to limit spread of COVID-19
Alachua County high school athletes who leave the field or court after a game are receiving little to no instruction from the CDC or FHSAA on […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]
Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now
TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]
Smartphone saliva test for COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest
A University of Florida professor and his industry collaborators have won second place in a technology competition sponsored by the National Institutes of Health for a […]
Alachua County athletic director issues warning for crowd size and lack of face masks at football games
The athletic director for Alachua County Public Schools said he has put six high schools on notice after receiving photographs of packed stands from concerned parents […]
Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more
The City of Archer Commission tabled a resolution at the Sept. 14th meeting that would have adopted the Florida governor’s Plan for Recovery because it would […]
Puppet shows helping families and students with stress of COVID-19 and more
It all started with a puppet named Cooper. Gainesville Educational Consultant Dr. Tracy Leibach had already been using puppets to connect with students when she worked […]
UF Health, OneFlorida consortium to evaluate blood thinners as COVID-19 treatment
The National Institutes of Health has launched two of three adaptive clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of varying types of blood thinners to treat […]
In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: There was a fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium […]
City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV
The Gainesville City Commission approved a temporary repeal of its open container law, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, in support of a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the creation […]
Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find
The race to find effective treatments for COVID-19 isn’t just about developing new drugs. University of Florida Health scientists are studying a trio of existing medications […]
In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]
DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all local governments to report any COVID-19 response activities in writing. On Friday (Sept. 4th) DeSantis issued the following statement: “Per […]
County Commission changes CARES Act process to funnel more money to individuals and businesses
At a recent County Commission meeting, changes were made to funnel more of the available CARES Act money to individuals and businesses. The Commission made the […]