Alachua County opens up COVID-19 testing to everyone
May 4, 2020
Paul Myers, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, says anyone who wants to take a COVID-19 test can call the department to schedule […]
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Alachua County opens up COVID-19 testing to everyone
Paul Myers, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, says anyone who wants to take a COVID-19 test can call the department to schedule […]
The re-opening of Alachua County: Phase One
May 4, 2020
On May 2nd, the Alachua County Commission released Alachua County Emergency Order 2020-21 – which itemized the specifics of re-opening businesses in Alachua County. Here […]
FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month
May 3, 2020
FEED GNV, a pilot program launched by the City of Gainesville in partnership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, has provided more than 1,600 meals […]
Standoff on Interstate 75: Alachua County deputies negotiate with armed murder suspect; close road in both directions for five hours
May 2, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received information yesterday from the North Port Police Department that a suspect wanted in a homicide they were currently investigating was […]
GPD swears in five new officers
May 2, 2020
Editor’s Note This is the third in a series of stories entitled “PLAN B” about how people who usually work in front of crowds are adapting […]
Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe College
May 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Bridget Filer of the Gainesville High softball team. Filer has been both a player of the week and MVP, plus she’s been […]
Alachua County music teachers sing a moving message to their students
May 1, 2020
Just as students are missing their teachers since school shut down more than a month ago in Alachua County and Florida, the teachers have a secret […]
BOCC sets the tone for reopening Alachua County
May 1, 2020
Alachua County decided on May 1st that it will follow some of the governor’s Phase 1 opening plans exactly as presented in an executive order set […]
Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team
May 1, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Jillian Cassube of Bell High School. Cassube was a 3-sport athlete who participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Among her achievements was […]
ACPS adds suppers and snacks to its free meals program
May 1, 2020
Beginning May 4th, Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department (FNS) will provide free suppers and snacks for children age 0-18 at 29 school […]
“I DO!” Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions
May 1, 2020
They promised to be honest, committed, faithful and stay together through the best and the worst. Getting married in your car during a global pandemic might […]
UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment
Apr 30, 2020
Patients with severe cases of COVID-19 who were treated with the investigational drug remdesivir recovered faster than those who did not take it, based on results […]
Minson’s combination of baseball, golf and academic skills make him one of the region’s most well-rounded student athletes
Apr 30, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Lance Minson of the Lake City Columbia golf and baseball teams. Minson, who lettered four years in baseball, won offensive MVP his […]
District wins grant for School Bus WiFi program
Apr 30, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools has won a grant from the Florida Education Foundation for its School Bus WiFi program. The Foundation notified the district today about […]
BOCC to discuss county emergency order in response to governor’s May 4th opening
Apr 30, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for a special meeting that has one item on […]
Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won’t back down
Apr 30, 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 […]
Prescribed burn today at Payne’s Prairie
Apr 29, 2020
The Paynes Prairie State Park is conducting a 54-acre prescribed burn near the area of US 441 and CR 234 in Alachua County. The burn started […]
Humphrey heading to Jacksonville University after a dominating career at Gainesville High
Apr 29, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Alissa Humphrey of the Gainesville High softball team. Humphrey is a 3-time MaxPreps Underclass All American, a 3-time First Team 7A All-State […]
Gainesville Telephone Town Hall focusing on the GNVCares initiative
Apr 29, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, April 29. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by City […]
County chair shares his beloved ‘Covidigator’ with anyone watching
Apr 28, 2020
Alachua County Commission Chair Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said he spent hours working in PhotoShop to create a masterpiece he calls, “The Covidigator.” And during a three-hour-long […]
Newberry Electric providing rate relief to customers
Apr 28, 2020
In a continuing effort to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newberry City Commission approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate […]
UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics
Apr 28, 2020
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers studying the safety of two classes of drugs touted as potential therapeutics for COVID-19 report mixed results. Their analysis […]
COVID-19 testing in Alachua County evolves
Apr 28, 2020
A 79-year-old patient with underlying health issues who was showing symptoms for COVID-19 was taken to a North Florida Regional Medical Center freestanding ER in Jonesville […]
City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows
Apr 28, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission has locked in low fuel prices by voting to establish a fuel hedging policy. According to City Manager Lee Feldman, the unanimous […]