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 […]
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In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
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 […]
Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests
May 30, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced from a Home Depot in Boca Raton on Friday May 29th that Florida is approaching the 1 million COVID-19 test results mark. […]
Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks
May 29, 2020
The Alachua County Communications Office released the full text of the order (Justin Green vs. Alachua County) from Judge Donna M. Keim of the 8th Circuit […]
Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29
May 27, 2020
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission will outline plans for a continued shared aviation law enforcement unit, the upgrade and expansion […]
Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th
May 27, 2020
According to the site wdwinfo.com, Walt Disney World could open its gates on July 11th. Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, […]
Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County
May 27, 2020
Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers said about 16,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Alachua County as of May 26th and the positivity rate […]
School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols
May 26, 2020
While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]
Newberry offering COVID-19 testing
May 26, 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 Fire Station (310 NW […]
Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs
May 26, 2020
The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies
May 26, 2020
Life South is offering free screening for all eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies. The test is authorized by the FDA and detects if you have developed […]
Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing
May 25, 2020
COVID-19 Testing in Archer begins on June 2nd from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Archer Fire Station located at 17128 SW Archer Road, Archer. The deadline […]
The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020
May 24, 2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Florida faith leaders see hope in face of COVID-19
May 24, 2020
Despite all the losses, challenges and restrictions brought on by the coronavirus, some faith leaders are leaning in to help find solutions to common problems. In […]