Emergency County Commission Meeting today
Mar 27, 2020
The Alachua County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 3 p.m. The County Commission will consider further amendments to the amended Emergency Order No. […]
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Emergency County Commission Meeting today
The Alachua County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 3 p.m. The County Commission will consider further amendments to the amended Emergency Order No. […]
Big Lou’s Pizzeria: We are fighters
Mar 27, 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 […]
Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals
Mar 26, 2020
Dr. Bruce Spiess, a UF Health anesthesiologist, has designed a mask using a material that is in abundant supply in hospitals across the United States […]
What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
As more anecdotes surface from physicians around the world about patients with COVID-19 losing their senses of smell and taste, we asked Steven Munger, Ph.D, director of […]
Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th
Mar 26, 2020
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch while schools are closed through the Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services […]
Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need
Mar 26, 2020
As part of their ongoing efforts to help local communities during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Hitchcock’s Markets, in partnership with the Hitchcock’s Charity Foundation, […]
Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled
Mar 26, 2020
On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]
V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
Downtown Spotlight 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 […]
Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us
Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 vs. Us EDITOR’S NOTE – Mainstreet Daily News is seeking stories about individuals and organizations coming together to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s entitled […]
Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status
Mar 25, 2020
City Service Updates City Hall and other city facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville Regional […]
County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders
Mar 25, 2020
First responders in Alachua County who are afraid of exposing family members to COVID-19 are sleeping in their cars County Chair Robert Hutchinson said during the […]
Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19
Mar 25, 2020
The live cam pointed at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages retirement community is capturing a car… or a golf cart that passes by here and […]
County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers
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 […]
Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak
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 […]
County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul
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 […]
Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children
Mar 24, 2020
Gainesville-area McDonald’s, including those owned by the Paris family, are giving away free lunch to students ages 12 and under as part of their efforts to […]
Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 vs. Us EDITOR’S NOTE – Mainstreet Daily News is seeking stories about individuals and organizations coming together to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s entitled […]
With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together
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 […]
Mr. and Miss Basketball named
Mar 24, 2020
Yesterday the seven individual class finalists for the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball and Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year were announced. The Class 1A […]
Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting
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 […]
Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th
Mar 24, 2020
The City of Gainesville is hosting a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 26 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss local updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) and answer […]
Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19
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 […]
Updating Breaking News: Alachua County and Gainesville issue Stay at Home Orders
Mar 23, 2020
Updated at 6:30 with a release from the City of Gainesville: Effective 12 a.m. (midnight) March 24, 2020, an Emergency Stay-at-Home and Non-Essential Business Closure order will […]
UF Health launches COVID-19 research project at The Villages
Mar 23, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on March 23 that a COVID-19 testing research project has been launched in The Villages community in Central Florida. The project […]