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Education

Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host a live Telephone Town Hall meeting later this week to respond to questions from families, employees and […]

Covid-19

In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week.  I’m not and here’s why.  With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]

Covid-19

The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

Reggie Connell

Apr 27, 2020

There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]

Government + Politics

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

 The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County:    “Everybody is trying […]

Inspiration

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Suzette Cook

Apr 26, 2020

It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]

Local News

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 […]

Local Living

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 25, 2020

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 […]

Local News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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 […]

Local News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

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 […]

Local News

Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

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 […]