County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening
Apr 21, 2020
Alachua County residents can keep posing the same questions to their county commissioners about when will hair salons get to open, when will pool construction permits […]
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County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening
Alachua County residents can keep posing the same questions to their county commissioners about when will hair salons get to open, when will pool construction permits […]
Interactive medical simulations in ERs, ICUs help clinicians prepare for COVID-19 intubations
Apr 21, 2020
When a patient is in severe respiratory distress and needs to be put on a ventilator, health care providers race to insert a tube into their […]
County lifts burn ban from emergency order
Apr 21, 2020
County lifts burn ban from emergency order This morning, the Alachua County Board of County Commission agreed to lift the burn ban off of the emergency […]
Updating Breaking News: Driver who crashed into FHP cruiser arrested
Apr 21, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol released the name and arrested the suspect that allegedly crashed into a FHP cruiser on Interstate 75 the morning of April 6th. […]
Florida gas prices down 60 cents in two months
Apr 21, 2020
Florida gas prices dropped another 3.5 cents last week. In total, the state average has declined 60 cents in the past two months. Florida Pump Price Breakdown: Average […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian on I-75 hit and killed by SUV identified as Gainesville man
Apr 20, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) released the name of the person that was hit and killed by an SUV on Saturday morning on Interstate 75. According […]
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’
Apr 20, 2020
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
Deputies respond to shooting at Newberry Road gas station
Apr 20, 2020
Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7401 West Newberry Road (BP Gas Station) regarding a shooting. Responding units located an individual with an […]
Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health
Apr 20, 2020
Jon Moller, administrator of telehealth and outreach in the department of pediatrics (foreground) and Jesse T. Fletcher, a UF Health Physicians administrator (background), As the COVID-19 […]
Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally
Apr 20, 2020
Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including […]
Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat
Apr 20, 2020
The Center Square – The Federal Aviation Administration will distribute nearly $900 million in emergency assistance to 129 Florida airports struggling to pay salaries and bills […]
Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order
Apr 20, 2020
Editor’s Note While it is not the intent of Mainstreet Daily News to promote, endorse, or denounce the actions of a subject in an article, we […]
Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020
It’s not easy running for elected office. Unless you have a staff of full-time political operatives, a war chest loaded with cash, a team of volunteers, […]
County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system
Apr 19, 2020
As the deadline to renegotiate a radio contract between Alachua County and GRU approaches, the Board of County Commissioners will need to decide which avenue to […]
Walmart associates required to wear masks beginning Monday
Apr 19, 2020
President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart John Furner issued a memo on April 17th to all employees that as of Monday, April 20th, it is a […]
Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20
Apr 19, 2020
All employees at Publix Super Markets will be required to wear face masks starting April 20, a company spokesperson said. Two employees at two stores in […]
Oak Hammock, Parklands Care retirement communities on list of facilities with COVID-19 cases
Apr 19, 2020
By Suzette Cook/Staff Writer Mainstreet Daily News Two long-term care facilities in Alachua County are named on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard as having […]
How to build community while worshipping online
Apr 19, 2020
Calls for social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic have forced churches to cancel weekly gatherings, with many church leaders moving worship online. To help facilitate […]
Longterm care figures now in COVID-19 state dashboard
Apr 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health has launched a […]
Florida governor: Schools will remain online through end of school year
Apr 18, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on April 18th that all K-12 schools in Florida will remain online and will not reopen their doors through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. “We spoke with folks throughout […]
Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
Apr 18, 2020
Updated at 3pm A second Publix employee in Gainesville tested positive for COVID-19 at a separate location, it was learned this afternoon. Employees at the Publix […]
Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week
Apr 18, 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 […]
Archer plans for new playground and splash park
Apr 18, 2020
At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]
COVID-19 Project Relief Fund to help Florida veterans
Apr 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – COVID-19 is impacting many Floridians as well as Florida’s veterans, active duty military members and their families. As many businesses and organizations are being forced to […]