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Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Suzette Cook

Apr 15, 2020

Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]

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Three virtual hearings precede changes to Gainesville charter

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

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In May 2019, the City of Gainesville formed a Charter Review Commission to review and propose changes to the City Charter. This month, the commission will […]

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County receives more than 500 reports of emergency order violations and concerns

Suzette Cook

Apr 14, 2020

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Citizens needing clarification or who are upset with violations of state and local emergency orders have reported more than 500 via the COVID-19 Community Resource Portal. […]

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UF graduate spearheads facemask production for crews of Navy aircraft carriers and squadrons

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 14, 2020

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NORFOLK (NNS) — Sailors assigned aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and squadrons are combining forces to produce fabric face coverings to safeguard their shipmates. The […]

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Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo

Staff Reports

Apr 14, 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 […]

Education

School Board set to establish virtual meeting protocol

Suzette Cook

Apr 13, 2020

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Alachua County Public School Superintendent Karen Clarke will recommend that the school board adopt a virtual meeting policy at the April 14th meeting. The School Board […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools continue feeding thousands of students

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 2020

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For the second straight week, Alachua County Public Schoolls provided hundreds of thousands of meals to students according to a statement from the Public Information Office. […]

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Mayor Poe warns of fraudulent calls and emails about stimulus checks

Suzette Cook

Apr 13, 2020

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City of Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe warned citizens during a recent COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall that a scam has been detected in Alachua County. “There is […]

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Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 2020

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Starting today (April 13th), Gainesville area restaurants will provide meals to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. The City of Gainesville […]

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Florida officials optimistic schools will reopen, even if only for ‘a couple of weeks’

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida schools have been in a distance-learning mode since March 30 and are set to reopen May 4, but whether that is […]

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Public outcry allows Madrina’s to reopen

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 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 […]

Education

Peacebuilding organization offers stay-at-home coping techniques

Suzette Cook

Apr 12, 2020

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Four questions posted on your refrigerator door could help families deal with conflicts at home that arise during the stress of parents and kids being cooped […]

Faith + Inspiration

Easter falls on a Sunday this Year?

Reggie Connell

Apr 12, 2020

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A few years ago, I worked at an office with about 50 employees. They were good people, mostly Christians, but not that many churchgoers among them. […]

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From news anchor to pastor: The spiritual evolution of Myra Monroe-Carr

Tim Price

Apr 12, 2020

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Myra Monroe delivered the news to thousands of Gainesville area residents for nearly 20 years on television. Now, Myra Monroe-Carr delivers the Good News as a United […]

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CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive

Suzette Cook

Apr 11, 2020

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Pastor Gary Bracewell and his wife Linda like to have fun, and the Easter photo contest has been a tradition at their CLF Church in Newberry […]

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Charter Review Commission proposes changes, sets virtual hearing dates

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 11, 2020

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In May 2019, the City of Gainesville formed a Charter Review Commission to review and propose changes to the City Charter. This month, the commission will […]

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Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 11, 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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Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 10, 2020

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Palms Medical Group saw a huge success with their Easter Food Giveaway event! In a drive-thru style food pick up, 250 families were given hams, nonperishable […]

Education

School Board holding emergency ‘virtual’ meeting next week to prepare for future meetings during pandemic

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 10, 2020

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In order to keep Alachua County Public Schools operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the School Board will be holding an emergency ‘virtual’ meeting at 2 p.m. […]

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Caring Card drive reaches out to High Springs senior citizens

Suzette Cook

Apr 10, 2020

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Grab some paint or crayons, practice your rhyming skills and get creative is the request of the High Springs Fire Department in an effort to reach […]

Local Living

Music returns to downtown?

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 10, 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 […]

Education

UF-inspired cooperative brings virtual rounds to veterinary students at several campuses

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 9, 2020

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Alex Fox-Alvarez, D.V.M., an assistant professor of small animal surgery at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has a reputation for taking innovative approaches to […]

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Dry conditions bring reminder to conserve water outdoors

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 9, 2020

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With below-normal rainfall causing increasingly drier conditions, the St. Johns River Water Management District wants to remind water users about the importance of outdoor water conservation. […]

Business

Lowe’s closing all stores on Easter Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 9, 2020

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Lowe’s Companies announced this week that all stores and distribution centers in the United States and Canada will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12th. “Our […]