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UF Health researchers donate gloves, masks and other PPE to support frontline colleagues

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Newberry mayor encourages businesses to share Wi-Fi with students

Suzette Cook

Apr 1, 2020

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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) […]

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Governor issues Stay at Home Order for Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 1, 2020

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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, […]

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The Top Restaurant turns 20!

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Apr 1, 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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March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic

Reggie Connell

Apr 1, 2020

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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 […]

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Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 1, 2020

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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 […]

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Alachua County Public Schools provide over 15,000 free meals to students today

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 31, 2020

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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 […]

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If-It-Is Kitchen & Cafe putting family and staff above profits

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 31, 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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Alert: Teachers from Alachua and Irby Elementary ‘parade’ in Alachua today at 11:30

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 31, 2020

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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 […]

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Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 30, 2020

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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

Suzette Cook

Mar 30, 2020

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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 […]

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Alachua County launches new COVID-19 volunteer portal

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 30, 2020

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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, […]

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Paramount Grill carrying on owner Clif Nelson’s vision

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 30, 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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GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 29, 2020

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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 […]

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UF doctor points to Hong Kong’s use of face masks as Gainesville keeps on sewing

Suzette Cook

Mar 29, 2020

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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 […]

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How can action-oriented people make a difference in a pandemic?

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 29, 2020

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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 […]

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It’s about the burgers (not the coronavirus) at Loosey’s

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 29, 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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So what are the animals doing at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo?

Suzette Cook

Mar 28, 2020

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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 […]

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County adds additional restrictions to Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 28, 2020

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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 […]

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Top Hog shows love to its community

Reggie Connell

Mar 28, 2020

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It’s all about love for Top Hog BBQ. “Top Hog BBQ takes the time to make our recipes with love,” it states on its website. “We […]

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UF doctor thankful for community support

Suzette Cook

Mar 28, 2020

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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 […]

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Flacos: A late night mainstay transitions to takeout in the midst of COVID-19

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Mar 28, 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 announces drive-thru testing site

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 27, 2020

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The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Department of Health are pleased to report that we have expanded our testing capabilities to include a […]

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More than 300 families get the gift of food at Archer church from mobile pantry

Suzette Cook

Mar 27, 2020

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When 15,000 pounds of food roll in to local food pantries, High Springs Mobile Pantry Director Anna James and dozens of volunteers sprang into action and […]