In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
Jun 13, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]
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In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason
Jun 12, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s office reported that several recent overdose cases in the last month are connected to fentanyl-laced pills circulating the area. ASCO Public Information Officer […]
Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community
Jun 11, 2020
The Alachua County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 in an agricultural community in Alachua County according to Paul Myers, Alachua County Health Administrator. […]
Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90
Jun 10, 2020
When the State of Florida transitioned to the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plan last Friday, the initial communication plan from Levy County Emergency Management was to […]
Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall
Jun 10, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host a telephone town hall on community-police relations tonight, June 10 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined […]
Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you
Jun 10, 2020
Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]
UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages
Jun 10, 2020
When COVID-19 cases began climbing throughout the country in March, UF Health medical leaders in Gainesville and Central Florida focused on the need to deliver round-the-clock […]
County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement
Jun 9, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]
What else could 2020 bring to Florida? Genetically altered, lab bred mosquitoes
Jun 9, 2020
The Center Square – A British biotech company has received an experimental use permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release millions of genetically modified […]
Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings
Jun 8, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]
UF Health project seeks to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults
Jun 8, 2020
Many Americans are facing troubling emotional and lifestyle consequences of the self-isolation necessitated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Lack of contact with friends and family. Loneliness […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Jun 7, 2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
Jun 6, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]
Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday
Jun 5, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]
Levy County reports 18 positive COVID-19 cases from non-resident agricultural workers
Jun 5, 2020
On June 5th, the Florida Department of Health informed Levy County of an increase of 18 positive COVID-19 cases. The increases in positive cases come from a […]
Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans
Jun 4, 2020
Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]
Updating Breaking News from Wednesday: Florida bars, theaters re-open Friday; NBA eyes Orlando as ‘epicenter’ to restart season
Jun 4, 2020
The Center Square – Most Florida bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys and theme parks can reopen at 50 percent capacity beginning Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis made […]
Florida teachers’ union submits plan to reopen schools for fall
Jun 4, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s 12 public universities plan to reopen campuses in August, and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) is soon expected to outline […]
UF issues draft of Fall 2020 reopening plan
Jun 3, 2020
The University of Florida is planning a “broad reopening of campus for the fall semester” and has issued a draft of its reopening plan that addresses […]
UF Health students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps
Jun 2, 2020
Students from across UF Health have teamed up to assess and meet the needs of Gainesville’s citizens through the creation of a new organization, the UF […]
City of Alachua offering COVID-19 testing
Jun 1, 2020
The City of Alachua is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to Alachua residents ages 10 and […]
UF Health pediatrician answers questions about child vaccinations and COVID-19
Jun 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 virus has taken hold throughout the country, another health phenomenon has emerged: Childhood immunization rates have fallen. Compared with 2019, vaccinations decreased gradually […]
The GOOD news this week… 05-31-2020
May 31, 2020
Here are ninestories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum
May 30, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From an anonymous donor helping out the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, to good news on […]