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Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections

Reggie Connell

Mar 17, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation, Gainesville voters spoke loud and clear on who they wanted on their city commission. Incumbents David Arreola […]

Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]

Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

In response to concerns from the Gainesville business community and in the interests of the health and safety of our neighbors, City Manager Lee Feldman has […]

Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]

Governor shuts down bars and night clubs in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

At a press conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was shutting down bars, ending classroom instruction at universities for the semester, ordering a […]

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, […]

Four UF students test positive for coronavirus

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

A day after two students presented concerns to the City of Gainesville commission claiming that the UF student population isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, Florida […]

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 […]

COVID-19 dashboard keeps residents informed

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

In an effort to deliver daily updates to Florida residents, the Florida Department of Health launched a COVID-19 Case Dashboard on March 16th. “As part of […]

State Parks announce cancellation of services and limitations on hours of operation

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The safety and welfare of our employees and the public we serve are of top priority to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). […]

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire on NW 41st Place

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue’s NW stations responded to a residential house fire Monday evening shortly before 9pm at the 2900 block of NW 41st Place. “Crews arrived […]

Gainesville Fire Rescue extricates driver from two-car crash on Williston Road

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

The Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded to a collission involving two vehicles Monday afternoon on Williston Road. At 1:18 pm, the Combined Communications Center (CCC) received […]

Gainesville declares State of Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 16, 2020

Updating Breaking News: Mayor Lauren Poe signed a declaration of pandemic emergency this evening. “We are all in this together,” he said. City Manager Lee Feldman […]

Sheriff’s Office responds to Alachua County State of Emergency

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

Following the State of Emergency issued in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida and the United States, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has suspended […]

Business

Newberry produce stand is holding steady

Suzette Cook

Mar 16, 2020

While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]

Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson has declared a local “State of Emergency” in Alachua County This will give County government a greater ability to react as […]

Governor extends expiring driver’s licenses

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes has issued […]

School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 16, 2020