News

Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

News

Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Local News

Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19

Reggie Connell

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, […]

Local News

County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Business

Walmart associates required to wear masks beginning Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Local News

Oak Hammock, Parklands Care retirement communities on list of facilities with COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Faith + Inspiration

How to build community while worshipping online

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

News

Longterm care figures now in COVID-19 state dashboard

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Florida governor: Schools will remain online through end of school year

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Business

Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Local Living

Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Local Living

Archer plans for new playground and splash park

Suzette Cook

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 […]

News

COVID-19 Project Relief Fund to help Florida veterans

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

Suzette Cook

Apr 18, 2020

EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]

Education

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 […]

Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health

Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally

Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat

Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order

Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19

County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system

Walmart associates required to wear masks beginning Monday

Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20

Oak Hammock, Parklands Care retirement communities on list of facilities with COVID-19 cases

How to build community while worshipping online

Longterm care figures now in COVID-19 state dashboard

Florida governor: Schools will remain online through end of school year

Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week

Archer plans for new playground and splash park

COVID-19 Project Relief Fund to help Florida veterans

EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

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

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