EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees
Apr 18, 2020
EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]
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EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees
EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]
Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall
Apr 17, 2020
Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]
GRU lowers bills through September
Apr 16, 2020
For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]
Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers
Apr 15, 2020
Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]
Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo
Apr 14, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Sesame Street offers Elmo’s Playdate to help kids connect in challenging times
Apr 14, 2020
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is airing a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time […]
Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants
Apr 13, 2020
Starting today (April 13th), Gainesville area restaurants will provide meals to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. The City of Gainesville […]
Public outcry allows Madrina’s to reopen
Apr 13, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive
Apr 11, 2020
Pastor Gary Bracewell and his wife Linda like to have fun, and the Easter photo contest has been a tradition at their CLF Church in Newberry […]
Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time
Apr 11, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross
Apr 10, 2020
Westside Baptist Church Pastor David Chauncey wanted to put something together for his congregation this Easter weekend even though “we can’t come together as a church […]
Several Alachua County restaurants offering Easter dinners to-go for a holiday meal like no other
Apr 10, 2020
The Easter dinner is as traditional as any holiday meal on the calendar. And although this will be an Easter like no other, there are restaurants […]
Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs
Apr 10, 2020
Palms Medical Group saw a huge success with their Easter Food Giveaway event! In a drive-thru style food pick up, 250 families were given hams, nonperishable […]
Caring Card drive reaches out to High Springs senior citizens
Apr 10, 2020
Grab some paint or crayons, practice your rhyming skills and get creative is the request of the High Springs Fire Department in an effort to reach […]
Music returns to downtown?
Apr 10, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Dry conditions bring reminder to conserve water outdoors
Apr 9, 2020
With below-normal rainfall causing increasingly drier conditions, the St. Johns River Water Management District wants to remind water users about the importance of outdoor water conservation. […]
Prum’s Kitchen: “We just want to send a message to the community that we are here for them.”
Apr 9, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
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Apr 8, 2020
These are challenging times, Alachua County. It’s not easy sifting through national websites to best navigate the coronavirus outbreak locally. And while the big picture is […]
ElderCare can assist seniors through Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Apr 7, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act established additional funds that will allow ElderCare of Alachua County to provide assistance to anyone 60 years of age or older. […]
Hippodrome hopes to reimagine memories in its 2020-21 season
Apr 7, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Palms Medical Group giving away Easter meals
Apr 6, 2020
Every year, Palms Medical Group donates free Easter meals to families in need throughout our communities. As our medical offices work hard to care for our […]
A takeout stimulus package
Apr 6, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Alpin Beer & Wine Bistro: There is hope at the end of the rainbow
Apr 5, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
RVs 4 MDs group matches first responders with safe place to stay
Apr 4, 2020
Got an empty RV sitting around? Want to help out a first responder who might need a place to stay to as they battle COVID-19? […]