Health

Florida COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations increase, but new cases continue downward trend

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 4, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,446 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 497,330 cases as of the […]

Health

Innovative and convenient UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks opens

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Aug 4, 2020

University of Florida Health unveiled on Monday at The Oaks Mall the region’s premier surgical center for eye and ear, nose and throat patients, a landmark […]

Government + Politics

High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]

Health

COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Newberry

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Municipal Building in Downtown […]

Health

New COVID-19 cases in Florida falls below 5,000

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

For the second straight day, the measurable statistics of COVID-19 in Florida decreased. The Florida Department of Health reported 4,752 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 […]

Covid-19

Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 7,104 new COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 2, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 7,104 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 487,132 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]

Health

Florida crosses 7,000 deaths from COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 9,642 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 480,028 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias. As the state continues to respond to both events, updates on the state’s actions will […]

Health

COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida

Staff Reports

Jul 31, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 9,007 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 470,386 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

UF Health expands use of eye protection against COVID-19 for its healthcare workers

Suzette Cook

Jul 30, 2020

A day after White House Health Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the use of protective goggles can help curb the spread of COVID-19,UF Health is […]

Health

UF Health surgeons perform historic double-lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Members of UF Health’s lung transplant team, shown performing a procedure in a 2019 photo, have been recognized as an elite program by U.S. News & […]

Health

COVID-19 fatalities continue to climb in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 9,956 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 461,379 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Covid-19

Florida lawsuits challenging local mask mandates not gaining traction in court

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 29, 2020

The Center Square – Palm Beach County can require people to wear facemasks in public places during a pandemic without violating anyone’s constitutional rights, a state […]

Health

Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 28, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 9,230 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 441,977 cases as of the […]

Health

Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 27, 2020

COVID-19 has laid siege to Florida these past several weeks, but measurable data, specifically in the last few days, may show signs it has plateaued or […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]

Health

Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 12,444 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 402,312 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 23, 2020

The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has formalized a committee of local science and medical experts that have augmented State of Florida Department of Health guidance […]

Covid-19

DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear

Suzette Cook

Jul 23, 2020

In just seven minutes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a statement on July 22nd that ranged from empathy for teachers concerned about reentering the classroom to […]

Health

Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 fatalities with 173

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 23, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 10,249 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 389,868 cases as of the […]