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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

News

Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Local News

County announces drive-thru testing site

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 27, 2020

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 […]

Inspiration

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

Suzette Cook

Mar 27, 2020

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 […]

Local News

Emergency County Commission Meeting today

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 27, 2020

The Alachua County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 3 p.m. The County Commission will consider further amendments to the amended Emergency Order No. […]

Local Living

Big Lou’s Pizzeria: We are fighters

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 27, 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

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

Suzette Cook

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mike Ridaught

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Suzette Cook

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

News

Florida family stuck in Peru; not sure of return to US after government shuts down its borders

Tim Price

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

Suzette Cook

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Suzette Cook

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Tim Price

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 […]

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

Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19

County announces drive-thru testing site

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

Emergency County Commission Meeting today

Big Lou’s Pizzeria: We are fighters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status

County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders

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

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

Florida family stuck in Peru; not sure of return to US after government shuts down its borders

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

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

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children

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

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