County reverts to 1 per 1,000 square feet rule
Apr 5, 2020
The one person per 1,000 sq.ft. requirement is back in place. As we continue to understand the Governor’s Executive Order, it is clear that we can […]
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County reverts to 1 per 1,000 square feet rule
The one person per 1,000 sq.ft. requirement is back in place. As we continue to understand the Governor’s Executive Order, it is clear that we can […]
Gainesville nurse on tour of duty against COVID-19 in New York City
Apr 5, 2020
All of RN Kerrie Mitrione’s training and medical experience did not prepare her to answer the question that her 13-year-old son asked on a recent Facetime […]
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? […]
Crane Ramen making changes to keep the doors open
Apr 4, 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 […]
You need a mask? Want to sew them? Contact Gainesville Makers Against Covid
Apr 3, 2020
Gainesville Makers Against Covid, a group dedicated to providing personal protective equipment to Alachua County and beyond, recommend a face mask pattern for those interested in […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 130,000 meals to students!
Apr 3, 2020
Today, Alachua County Public Schools gave out 70,056 meals (that includes meals for this weekend), which brings our grand total for the week to 133,222! […]
Cry Baby’s: On the intersection of innovation and flavor
Apr 3, 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 […]
Shooting in Linton Oaks leaves one man wounded; two men arrested
Apr 2, 2020
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded a call for service in the Linton Oaks community, concerning multiple shots being fired on April 1st. Information received indicated there […]
Gainesville brewers put on a show to announce drive thru service
Apr 2, 2020
Three rubber boot-wearing brewers from First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville have entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers with a performance they shared on social media […]
Phalanx Defense Systems of Gainesville ramps up mask cutting, sanitizer production
Apr 2, 2020
Time is of the essence as Alachua County braces for the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on local hospitals, first responders and citizens. For […]
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries: Ready as a restaurant can be for a pandemic
Apr 2, 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 […]
UF Health researchers donate gloves, masks and other PPE to support frontline colleagues
Apr 1, 2020
Researchers from across the University of Florida and UF Health have joined an urgent effort to collect and donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, to build […]
Newberry mayor encourages businesses to share Wi-Fi with students
Apr 1, 2020
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe is asking businesses or organizations if they would be willing to share Wi-Fi with local students. “With virtual school starting (March 30th) […]
Governor issues Stay at Home Order for Florida
Apr 1, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is issuing an order directing Floridians to stay at home for 30 days. To read the full order, go here. The order, […]
The Top Restaurant turns 20!
Apr 1, 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 […]
March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic
Apr 1, 2020
A lot has been written about the month of March. William Shakespeare penned the play “Julius Caesar” in 1599 and used the phrase “beware the Ides […]
Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19
Apr 1, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host its third telephone town hall event on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe, GRU General Manager Ed […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 15,000 free meals to students today
Mar 31, 2020
Today, the Food and Nutrition Services Department (of the Alachua County Public School District) distributed 15,902 meals at 74 sites across the county! That includes both […]
If-It-Is Kitchen & Cafe putting family and staff above profits
Mar 31, 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 […]
Alert: Teachers from Alachua and Irby Elementary ‘parade’ in Alachua today at 11:30
Mar 31, 2020
Teachers at Alachua Elementary and Irby Elementary in the City of Alachua are going to do a ‘parade’ through the neighborhoods in their community to spread a […]
Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st
Mar 30, 2020
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has recommended that districts keep schools closed through May 1st as cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the […]
County wants citizens, employees to report violations of emergency order
Mar 30, 2020
Comb any social media group discussing Alachua County businesses and the Stay At Home order put into effect two weeks ago by the county and you […]
Alachua County launches new COVID-19 volunteer portal
Mar 30, 2020
We have had an incredible outpouring of inquiries from folks wanting to know how they can help. It is times like these when our citizens, non-profits, […]
Paramount Grill carrying on owner Clif Nelson’s vision
Mar 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 […]