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Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals

Mar 26, 2020
  Dr. Bruce Spiess, a UF Health anesthesiologist, has designed a mask using a material that is in abundant supply in hospitals across the United States […]
Education

Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis

Mar 26, 2020
Rapid acceleration of coronavirus-related infections and fatalities in countries like Italy, Spain and the United States has led to widespread bans on communal activities, global restrictions […]
Local News

What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020
As more anecdotes surface from physicians around the world about patients with COVID-19 losing their senses of smell and taste, we asked Steven Munger, Ph.D, director of […]
Education

Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th

Mar 26, 2020
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch while schools are closed through the Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services […]
Local Living

Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need

Mar 26, 2020
As part of their ongoing efforts to help local communities during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Hitchcock’s Markets, in partnership with the Hitchcock’s Charity Foundation, […]
Education

Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled

Mar 26, 2020
 On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]
Local Living

V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020
Downtown Spotlight 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 […]
Business

Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us

Mar 25, 2020
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 […]
Local News

Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status

Mar 25, 2020
City Service Updates City Hall and other city facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville Regional […]
Local Living

County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders

Mar 25, 2020
First responders in Alachua County who are afraid of exposing family members to COVID-19 are sleeping in their cars County Chair Robert Hutchinson said during the […]
News

Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are 7 specific things you can do, just for starters

Mar 25, 2020
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings with it unprecedented fear and uncertainty. Vulnerable seniors […]
Local News

Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020
The live cam pointed at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages retirement community is capturing a car… or a golf cart that passes by here and […]
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Florida family stuck in Peru; not sure of return to US after government shuts down its borders

Mar 25, 2020
It’s like the plot of a thriller movie. You’re stuck in a foreign country, with your family. You don’t speak the language there very well. You’re […]
Local Living

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

Mar 25, 2020
Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler wants employees working on the front lines of local businesses deemed essential to be better protected from exposure to COVID-19. During […]
Local Living

Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak

Mar 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 Living

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

Mar 24, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on March 24th to iron out some details and make changes to the Stay At […]
Business

Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children

Mar 24, 2020
 Gainesville-area McDonald’s, including those owned by the Paris family, are giving away free lunch to students ages 12 and under as part of their efforts to […]
Business

Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Mar 24, 2020
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 […]
Business

With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Mar 24, 2020
 On Friday, March 13th, 2020, I threw out the window a hard and fast rule I had lived by professionally for almost 35 years… and I […]
Education

Mr. and Miss Basketball named

Mar 24, 2020
Yesterday the seven individual class finalists for the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball and Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year were announced. The Class 1A […]
News

Governor issues Executive Order requiring travelers from NY, NJ, and Connecticut to self-quarantine

Mar 24, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on March 23rd Executive Order 20-80, which requires those who travel to Florida from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to […]
Local Living

Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting

Mar 24, 2020
The County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 5 p.m. The meeting is to discuss the COVID-19 emergency. There will be no motions or […]
Local News

Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th

Mar 24, 2020
The City of Gainesville is hosting a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 26 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss local updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) and answer […]
Local Living

Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19

Mar 24, 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 […]
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