Local Living

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

Suzette Cook

Mar 25, 2020

Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler wants employees working on the front lines of local businesses deemed essential to be better protected from exposure to COVID-19. During […]

Local Living

Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 25, 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 […]

Local Living

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

Suzette Cook

Mar 24, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on March 24th to iron out some details and make changes to the Stay At […]

Business

With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 2020

On Friday, March 13th, 2020, I threw out the window a hard and fast rule I had lived by professionally for almost 35 years… and I […]

Local Living

Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 2020

The County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 5 p.m. The meeting is to discuss the COVID-19 emergency. There will be no motions or […]

Local Living

Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 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 […]

Local Living

Governor closes State Parks

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 23, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Department of Environmental Protection announces that at the direction of Governor DeSantis and to successfully uphold CDC guidance to maximize social distancing […]

Inspiration

Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook

Suzette Cook

Mar 23, 2020

Fire and Life Safety Educator for Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) Krista Ott has found a way to reach out to kids during the COVID-19 battle. Ott, […]

Local Living

Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 21, 2020

Alachua County issued an Order limiting dental procedures to urgent dental care only: “Dentists and those who practice under their license shall not perform any elective […]

Local Living

Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

In order to help protect our community against the spread of COVID-19, the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transportation System will implement additional changes to bus routes […]

Inspiration

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

Today, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida announced the launch of an emergency relief initiative to help sustain area nonprofits taxed by unprecedented strains on […]

Business

Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 19, 2020

We opened our doors for business on December 16th. We are a completely cage-free daycare and boarding business with grooming right on site. We have over […]

Inspiration

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]

Local Living

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 18, 2020

The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]

Local Living

High Springs declares State of Emergency

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]

Local Living

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Local Living

Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced via social media on March 17 that he will be declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Newberry. “This afternoon, […]

Local Living

Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Dogs Rule Owner Jill Davis is offering free transport of pups to her daycare center in Gainesville through May 1 in an effort to help out […]

Education

Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]

Business

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Suzette Cook

Mar 14, 2020

Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]

Local Living

Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 11, 2020

Arts4All Florida is proud to announce a partnership with Gilchrist County Public Schools. Arts4All Florida, a not-for-profit organization, coordinates a statewide My Art My Way artist […]

Local Living

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 10, 2020

Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]

Local Living

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]

Faith + Inspiration

Heading for home

Suzette Cook

Mar 8, 2020

It’s been a long time coming. Years of fundraising, planning and praying. A congregation that has more than doubled in the last five years is biding […]

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting

Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19

Governor closes State Parks

Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook

Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’

Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

High Springs declares State of Emergency

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency

Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup

Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Heading for home

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