Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases
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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Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida
“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 […]
Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
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 […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
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 […]
Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests
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 […]
Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program
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 […]
COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend
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. […]
UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country
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 […]
Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day
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 […]
New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states
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. […]
Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement
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 […]
UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke
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 […]
Florida Department of Health reports 3,289 new COVID-19 positive tests
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 […]
Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies
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 […]
Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases
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 […]
Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday
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 […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020
Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Breaking News: Florida crosses 4,000 new COVID-19 positive cases in a single day
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 […]
In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines
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 […]
Breaking News: Record high daily COVID-19 positive cases for Florida reaches 3,822
The Florida Department of Health reported another record-setting 3,822 positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the state total to 89,748. 43 new deaths related to […]