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Alachua County Public Schools launches free School Bus WiFi program for remote learning

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 17, 2020

To support students whose families do not have internet access, Alachua County Public Schools is launching School Bus WiFi, a free program that will send school […]

Education

Santa Fe College sends ventilators to Broward County to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 17, 2020

Santa Fe College worked with the Florida National Guard to send 11 ventilators to south Florida to help patients suffering from COVID-19. Faculty in SF’s Health […]

News

Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits

Suzette Cook

Apr 17, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the online “Connect” system used for Floridians seeking unemployment benefits has been inundated and not working as smoothly as he […]

Education

Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall

Suzette Cook

Apr 17, 2020

Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]

Education

UF Health researchers join national study of COVID-19 impacts on health workers, potential remedies

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 17, 2020

A new research program to understand the effect of COVID-19 on health care workers is soon to be underway at University of Florida Health and other sites across […]

Inspiration

First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 17, 2020

Boys adventure movement Trail Life USA (www.TrailLifeUSA.com) today announced its first-ever “National Backyard Campout” — encouraging families to “make memories” during the COVID-19 lockdown. At a […]

Local News

COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan

Suzette Cook

Apr 16, 2020

In a perfect world, the 5-year plan presented by Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) Chief Harold Theus to the county commission on April 14th would be […]

Education

UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

University of Florida-led international project to rapidly design and build a low-cost, DIY ventilator using hardware store parts is meeting preliminary milestones toward being approved by the U.S. […]

Education

Leading in wartime: 5 ways CEOs should communicate with their workers during coronavirus

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

President Donald Trump and others have likened the coronavirus pandemic to fighting a war. As someone who studies how leaders communicate, I believe that’s an apt […]

Local News

Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

Editor’s Note Alachua County released the following statement yesterday about dog grooming businesses: “Dog grooming has been deemed a non-essential business. Whether in conjunction with other […]

Local Living

GRU lowers bills through September

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]

Local News

Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

The Department of Treasury has started sending out electronic payments to individuals as part of the CARES Act. As a result, we have been alerted to […]

Inspiration

UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

Before the UF College of Veterinary Medicine was asked by UF Health to donate extra personal protective equipment to health workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Local News

Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida

Suzette Cook

Apr 15, 2020

“This has been a challenging event for public health,” Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County told county commissioners as he […]

Business

UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

In appreciation for the UF Health staff working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF College of Medicine students are offering their services to help […]

Local News

Senator Marco Rubio staff member to join community leaders during Telephone Town Hall

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall event at 7:15 p.m. tonight, April 15. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe, City Manager Lee […]

News

USDA approves Florida’s request to launch online grocery purchase pilot program

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced Florida will pilot a program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase […]

Local News

County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores

Suzette Cook

Apr 15, 2020

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson is expected to amend Emergency Order 2020-12 on April 15th to allow one person per every 750 […]

Inspiration

Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Suzette Cook

Apr 15, 2020

Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]

Business

Florida gas prices still plunging

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

The plunge at the pump continued last week, with Florida gas prices falling another 6 cents. How much lower gas prices go will depend on how the market responds to […]

Local News

Three virtual hearings precede changes to Gainesville charter

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 15, 2020

In May 2019, the City of Gainesville formed a Charter Review Commission to review and propose changes to the City Charter. This month, the commission will […]

Faith + Inspiration

The Salvation Army USA launches nationwide COVID-19 support hotline

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 14, 2020

In response to the rising levels of anxiety, uncertainty and fear resulting from this unprecedented pandemic, The Salvation Army has launched its first nationwide hotline to […]

Local News

County receives more than 500 reports of emergency order violations and concerns

Suzette Cook

Apr 14, 2020

Citizens needing clarification or who are upset with violations of state and local emergency orders have reported more than 500 via the COVID-19 Community Resource Portal. […]

Business

What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America’s small businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is devastating small businesses across the U.S. because of shelter-in-place orders that have forced millions to temporarily close. So far, Congress has devoted […]

Alachua County Public Schools launches free School Bus WiFi program for remote learning

Santa Fe College sends ventilators to Broward County to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits

Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall

UF Health researchers join national study of COVID-19 impacts on health workers, potential remedies

First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’

COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan

UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19

Leading in wartime: 5 ways CEOs should communicate with their workers during coronavirus

Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons

GRU lowers bills through September

Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide

UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams

Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida

UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need

Senator Marco Rubio staff member to join community leaders during Telephone Town Hall

USDA approves Florida’s request to launch online grocery purchase pilot program

County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores

Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Florida gas prices still plunging

Three virtual hearings precede changes to Gainesville charter

The Salvation Army USA launches nationwide COVID-19 support hotline

County receives more than 500 reports of emergency order violations and concerns

What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America’s small businesses

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