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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 25, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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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 […]

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Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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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 […]

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

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

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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 […]

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Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

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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 […]

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

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

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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

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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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 […]

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Wanted: Local historians

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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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, […]

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Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

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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 […]

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County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening

Suzette Cook

Apr 21, 2020

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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 […]

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Interactive medical simulations in ERs, ICUs help clinicians prepare for COVID-19 intubations

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

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When a patient is in severe respiratory distress and needs to be put on a ventilator, health care providers race to insert a tube into their […]

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County lifts burn ban from emergency order

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Apr 21, 2020

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County lifts burn ban from emergency order This morning, the Alachua County Board of County Commission agreed to lift the burn ban off of the emergency […]

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Updating Breaking News: Driver who crashed into FHP cruiser arrested

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol released the name and arrested the suspect that allegedly crashed into a FHP cruiser on Interstate 75 the morning of April 6th. […]

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Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian on I-75 hit and killed by SUV identified as Gainesville man

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 20, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) released the name of the person that was hit and killed by an SUV on Saturday morning on Interstate 75. According […]

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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’

Suzette Cook

Apr 20, 2020

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Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]

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Deputies respond to shooting at Newberry Road gas station

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 20, 2020

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Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7401 West Newberry Road (BP Gas Station) regarding a shooting. Responding units located an individual with an […]