Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st
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 […]
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County wants citizens, employees to report violations of emergency order
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
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
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 […]
GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville
GFR fire crews and investigators responded to a resodential house fire on NW 33rd Ave. in Gainesville at approximately 6:42pm. this evening. The crew of Engine 5 […]
UF doctor points to Hong Kong’s use of face masks as Gainesville keeps on sewing
UF Health Anesthesiologist Dr. Bruce Spiess would rather be safe than sorry when it comes to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the battle […]
How can action-oriented people make a difference in a pandemic?
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 […]
It’s about the burgers (not the coronavirus) at Loosey’s
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 […]
So what are the animals doing at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo?
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo closed to the public on March 16th, but you can still check in with animal residents and zookeepers via Facebook […]
County adds additional restrictions to Emergency Order
Amendment #2 to Emergency Order 2020-09, gives OSHA protections to workers and clarifies “gathering” rules. The Amendment also creates an anonymous reporting line (call the 311 […]