March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic
Apr 1, 2020
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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March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic
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 […]
Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19
Apr 1, 2020
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 […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 15,000 free meals to students today
Mar 31, 2020
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 […]
Early findings from COVID-19 testing in The Villages encouraging; experts urge vigilance
Mar 31, 2020
University of Florida Health experts and their collaborators completed over 2,000 COVID-19 tests in The Villages last week, and while the number of positive cases is […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Approach coronavirus as a challenge to be met, not a threat to be feared
Mar 31, 2020
You have a choice to make when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Do you treat this time as an insurmountable threat that pits you against […]
If-It-Is Kitchen & Cafe putting family and staff above profits
Mar 31, 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 […]
Alert: Teachers from Alachua and Irby Elementary ‘parade’ in Alachua today at 11:30
Mar 31, 2020
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 […]
Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st
Mar 30, 2020
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 […]
Gainesville gas prices highest in state
Mar 30, 2020
Florida gas prices are only getting cheaper, as residents are urged to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus. The average price for gasoline in […]
Florida to receive $8.3B in federal assistance, joins New York in buying anti-malarial drug
Mar 30, 2020
(The Center Square) – The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will deliver $8.3 billion in direct aid to Florida state and […]
County wants citizens, employees to report violations of emergency order
Mar 30, 2020
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 […]
Alachua County launches new COVID-19 volunteer portal
Mar 30, 2020
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, […]
Paramount Grill carrying on owner Clif Nelson’s vision
Mar 30, 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 […]
GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville
Mar 29, 2020
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 […]
UF doctor points to Hong Kong’s use of face masks as Gainesville keeps on sewing
Mar 29, 2020
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 […]
How can action-oriented people make a difference in a pandemic?
Mar 29, 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 […]
It’s about the burgers (not the coronavirus) at Loosey’s
Mar 29, 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 […]
Time to step up to the plate
Mar 28, 2020
I remember it well…my first year as a Little League baseball player. Up to that point in my life, I don’t think there was ANYTHING that […]
So what are the animals doing at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo?
Mar 28, 2020
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 […]
County adds additional restrictions to Emergency Order
Mar 28, 2020
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 […]
Top Hog shows love to its community
Mar 28, 2020
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 […]
UF doctor thankful for community support
Mar 28, 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 […]
Flacos: A late night mainstay transitions to takeout in the midst of COVID-19
Mar 28, 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 […]
Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020
Florida Department of Health officials informed Levy County Emergency Management (LCEM) today that a resident tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a statement released by […]