Health

Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct their Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The evening portion of this meeting is canceled. […]

Education

In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From face mask debates and votes, to skate park controversies, to a virtual swearing-in ceremony, it was […]

Government + Politics

Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary

Suzette Cook

May 22, 2020

Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]

Health

Is it safe to go to a pool, the beach or a park? A doctor offers guidance

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

Even if we escaped getting sick from the coronavirus, we are all sick of staying at home, practicing social distancing and wearing masks. While case numbers […]

Education

UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

When University of Florida Health needed a massive supply of nasal swabs for expanded COVID-19 testing, the solution was right on campus and just across town. […]

Health

How to stay safe from coronavirus while eating out: Restaurant advice from an infectious disease expert

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

As restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus. Two […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville expands mobile COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

The City of Gainesville, using tests provided by the Department of Health, is expanding access to COVID-19 testing in Gainesville communities. Starting May 21, the […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

The City of Newberry has voted during an emergency meeting on May 20th to draft a mirror Emergency Order to be in line with the governor’s […]

Education

Florida’s public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

The Center Square – A State University System of Florida task force is developing guidelines for how Florida’s 12 public universities can safely welcome 420,000 students […]

Health

Here’s how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don’t sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it’s probably best to still order your groceries […]

Government + Politics

Newberry mayor calls for emergency meeting in response to “the chaos” of county’s order

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

The Newberry commission will hold an emergency meeting on tonight at 8 p.m. in response to the county applying more restrictions than the state in the […]

Government + Politics

High Springs City Hall rolling out three phase re-opening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

For the last several weeks, your High Springs City Hall has been attempting to balance the health and safety of city staff while still delivering the […]

Government + Politics

Commission reverses course: Face masks back on in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

May 19, 2020

Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey Ward implored his Alachua County commission colleagues to reconsider removing the mandatory face coverings rule from the emergency order during a joint […]

Business

Uber: Florida Veterans ride free to VA appointments during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Florida Veterans Foundation today announced its partnership with Uber to create the ‘Veterans Ride Program’ for Florida Veterans who may have limited transportation options when […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: County Commission drops face mask mandate

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 at a special emergency meeting today to drop the mandatory face mask order, instead making it strongly […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and Gainesville virtual joint commission meeting includes COVID-19 response and recovery efforts

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission will hold a Virtual Joint Meeting today at 3 p.m. The meeting includes a COVID-19 Update and […]

Government + Politics

Florida’s reopening Phase 2 marks end of daily state issued COVID-19 updates

Suzette Cook

May 19, 2020

As Florida reopens and increases activity, the COVID-19 dashboard launched on March 16th to keep Florida citizens, researchers and media informed of case trends is set […]

Health

How do you stay safe now that states are reopening?

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

Editor’s note: Now that states are relaxing social distancing restrictions, people desperately want to see friends and family, go to a restaurant and let our kids […]

Covid-19

COVID-19 Testing Offered in Newberry

Mainstreet Daily News

May 18, 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 N […]

Education

UF Health to provide coronavirus test-and-trace program to help reopen university

Bill Levesque | UF Health

May 18, 2020

University of Florida Health is rolling out plans for a rigorous “test-and-trace” program to support the phased reopening of UF, an expansive data-driven effort that will […]

Covid-19

The effects of the pandemic on minorities subject of next Gainesville Telephone Town Hall

Mainstreet Daily News

May 18, 2020

The City of Gainesville is hosting a one-hour telephone town hall Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County issues Order to match State’s Phase 1 revision

Mainstreet Daily News

May 17, 2020

Alachua County has issued Order 2020-25 in response to and cooperation with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-123. Highlights include all businesses the Governor is allowing to […]

Health

Tombots: An alternative form of companionship for isolated older adults during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 17, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – This week, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) began delivering over 375 therapeutic robotic pets to socially isolated seniors and adults living with Alzheimer’s […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis says Florida can ‘find a place’ for all professional sports to resume seasons

Mainstreet Daily News

May 16, 2020

The Center Square — Florida says it can fill the black hole in many Americans’ lives caused by the COVID-19 suspensions or postponements of professional basketball, […]

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