Health

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]

Health

Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]

Covid-19

DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]

Health

Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,530 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 141,035 cases as of […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 9,585 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 132,545 cases as of […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]

Government + Politics

“Here you go, have a face mask”

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

Effective immediately, Florida has suspended the consumption of alcohol at bars. Halsey Beshears, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, made the following statement on […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,942 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 122,960 cases as of […]

Government + Politics

Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]

Health

COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]

Health

UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]

Health

Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day

Suzette Cook

Jun 25, 2020

According to the Florida Department of Health Dashboard, 5,004 positive results were added to that total representing new cases from June 24th. The current total of […]

Government + Politics

New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states

Suzette Cook

Jun 24, 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 24th that visitors from nine states will have to self-quarantine for 14 days if they visit New York. […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

Jun 24, 2020

The Department of Health has added 5,511 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 109,014 cases as of the […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]

Health

UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

For years, evidence has shown the negative effects that smoking cigarettes has on cancer patients’ health outcomes, but sometimes quitting is easier said than done. Now […]

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 3,289 new COVID-19 positive tests

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported (for Monday) a single-day total of 3,289 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 103,506. 64 […]

Health

Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies

Suzette Cook

Jun 22, 2020

The Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Case Dashboard daily case reports have not aligned with the Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida […]

Health

Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

Jun 22, 2020

The Florida Department of Health confirms that there are now more than 100,000 positive cases reported in Florida and that includes 2,926 new COVID-19 cases reported […]

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported (for Saturday) a single-day total of 3,494 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 97,291. 17 […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Health

Breaking News: Florida crosses 4,000 new COVID-19 positive cases in a single day

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 20, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported today 4,049 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 93,797. It was the first time the […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 20, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state, Springs County’s attempt to leave Alachua County came to light, and a […]