Health

Despite legal challenges, local mandatory mask orders sweeping Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 6, 2020

The Center Square – Miami-Dade County and Jacksonville, where the Republican National Convention kicks off next month, are among the latest Florida governments to adopt mandatory […]

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Florida DOH reports 6,336 new COVID-19 positive cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 6, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 6,336 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 206,447 cases as of the […]

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Florida crosses 200,000 positive cases of COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 5, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 10,059 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 200,111 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, a local baseball player signed a major […]

Government + Politics

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

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As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]

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Florida adds 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 9,488 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 178,594 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]

Covid-19

Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]

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After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]

Health

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Jul 1, 2020

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It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]

Health

AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

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As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]

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Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]

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Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

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Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]

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Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]

Covid-19

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

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The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]

Covid-19

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

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

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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

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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 […]

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DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

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“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 […]

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Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]