Local News

Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

On April 27th, a fourth long-term care facility in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of Health. Palm […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host a live Telephone Town Hall meeting later this week to respond to questions from families, employees and […]

Covid-19

In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week. I’m not and here’s why. With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]

Covid-19

The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

Reggie Connell

Apr 27, 2020

There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]

Government + Politics

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County: “Everybody is trying […]

Inspiration

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Suzette Cook

Apr 26, 2020

It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]

Local News

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities

Suzette Cook

Apr 25, 2020

As of April 25th, a third long-term care facilitiy in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of […]

Local Living

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 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 News

GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville has launched GNVCares, a $3.18 million program aimed at expanding local relief and recovery efforts through direct assistance to city residents and […]

Local News

Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

Opinion On Monday night, I will ask the Commission to authorize me to send a letter to Governor DeSantis encouraging him to open up the State […]

Local News

Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

Florida Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers says if you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 you can get a test via the county’s drive-thru testing site […]

Education

UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

A new University of Florida study aims to gain a better understanding of the role children play in community transmission of COVID-19. Researchers also hope to […]

Local News

Gainesville City Commission approves $3.2 million COVID-19 relief package

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission voted to move forward with a $3.2 million relief package that will benefit low income neighbors and small businesses with less than […]

Business

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A year ago, the national average of price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $2.89 according to AAA. Today, that average has plunged to $1.792 […]

Local News

UF infectious disease expert: Survivors of COVID-19 could be immune for up to two years

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A UF infectious disease expert who answered questions during the weekly Gainesville Telephone Town Hall event on April 22nd gave insight into recent discoveries about COVID-19. […]

Education

Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 23, 2020

The Alachua County School Board is currently accepting applications for school choice/controlled open enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school […]

Local News

Mayor Poe: “Post-quarantine Gainesville will not look like pre-COVID-19 Gainesville”

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe released the following statement on his Facebook page yesterday about when the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and the citizens of Gainesville would be relaxed […]

Local News

Wanted: Local historians

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

The Alachua County Historical Commission will soon have four vacancies. Residents with knowledge of County history or historic preservation are encouraged to apply. The Commission meets […]

Local Living

Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 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 News

Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 scheduled for this evening

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall event tonight at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler […]

Local News

Apply for the Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Program from Home

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

The Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program, administered through the Alachua County Health Department and covering Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Lafayette, […]

Local Living

Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting a virtual “Party for the Planet.” They will be celebrating […]

Local Living

Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 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 News

County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening

Suzette Cook

Apr 21, 2020

Alachua County residents can keep posing the same questions to their county commissioners about when will hair salons get to open, when will pool construction permits […]

Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report

Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week

Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so

Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission

Gainesville City Commission approves $3.2 million COVID-19 relief package

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

UF infectious disease expert: Survivors of COVID-19 could be immune for up to two years

Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th

Mayor Poe: “Post-quarantine Gainesville will not look like pre-COVID-19 Gainesville”

Wanted: Local historians

Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition

Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 scheduled for this evening

Apply for the Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Program from Home

Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22

Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on

County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening

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