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The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

Reggie Connell

Apr 27, 2020

There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]

Government + Politics

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County: “Everybody is trying […]

News

Governor seeks advice from medical leaders, scientific data to support first phase of opening

Suzette Cook

Apr 26, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said as the state moves closer to establishing an opening date, he will continue to move forward in a way that is […]

Government + Politics

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 26, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the […]

Government + Politics

Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 26, 2020

The Florida Department of Health announced that, in order to provide more comprehensive data, the Department will now release this report on COVID-19 cases in Florida […]

Faith + Inspiration

Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 26, 2020

While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that […]

Inspiration

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Suzette Cook

Apr 26, 2020

It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]

Local News

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities

Suzette Cook

Apr 25, 2020

As of April 25th, a third long-term care facilitiy in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of […]

Local Living

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 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 […]

Health

4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 25, 2020

Family Features – America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, […]

Government + Politics

COVID-19 case spike clouds Florida’s evolving reopening plans

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 25, 2020

The Center Square – The Florida Department of Health reported Friday afternoon 1,046 people in the state have died from COVID-19, while 4,817 are hospitalized and […]

Government + Politics

Governor wants licensed pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

Apr 25, 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he wants to advance testing in the State and that includes a plan to allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests. “It’s […]

Local News

GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville has launched GNVCares, a $3.18 million program aimed at expanding local relief and recovery efforts through direct assistance to city residents and […]

Business

Clear guidance, protocols could help Florida businesses decide best time to reopen

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

The Center Square – “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Service.” Get used to it. You may see it on storefronts and office doors soon. […]

Local News

Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

Opinion On Monday night, I will ask the Commission to authorize me to send a letter to Governor DeSantis encouraging him to open up the State […]

Local News

Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

Florida Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers says if you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 you can get a test via the county’s drive-thru testing site […]

Education

UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

A new University of Florida study aims to gain a better understanding of the role children play in community transmission of COVID-19. Researchers also hope to […]

Business

Unemployment claims in Florida increase by 180%

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

The Center Square – After weeks of lower-than-expected reporting numbers, initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 18 jumped 180 percent in Florida. According to […]

Local News

Gainesville City Commission approves $3.2 million COVID-19 relief package

Suzette Cook

Apr 24, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission voted to move forward with a $3.2 million relief package that will benefit low income neighbors and small businesses with less than […]

News

Florida Department of Health temporarily reactivates inactive health care practitioner licenses in response to COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 24, 2020

TALLAHASSEE— In an effort to ensure that all Floridians have access to licensed health care providers, the Florida Department of Health will temporarily reactivate unencumbered inactive licenses […]

Education

Task force: Schools reopening, affordable child care keys to reviving Florida’s economy

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 23, 2020

The Center Square – Reopening Florida’s 4,200 public K-12 schools is critical for the state’s 2.8 million students’ educational needs, but also for working parents who […]

Business

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A year ago, the national average of price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $2.89 according to AAA. Today, that average has plunged to $1.792 […]

Local News

UF infectious disease expert: Survivors of COVID-19 could be immune for up to two years

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A UF infectious disease expert who answered questions during the weekly Gainesville Telephone Town Hall event on April 22nd gave insight into recent discoveries about COVID-19. […]

Education

Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 23, 2020

The Alachua County School Board is currently accepting applications for school choice/controlled open enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school […]

The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Governor seeks advice from medical leaders, scientific data to support first phase of opening

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates

Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard

Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 case spike clouds Florida’s evolving reopening plans

Governor wants licensed pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests

GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week

Clear guidance, protocols could help Florida businesses decide best time to reopen

Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so

Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized

UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission

Unemployment claims in Florida increase by 180%

Gainesville City Commission approves $3.2 million COVID-19 relief package

Florida Department of Health temporarily reactivates inactive health care practitioner licenses in response to COVID-19

Task force: Schools reopening, affordable child care keys to reviving Florida’s economy

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

UF infectious disease expert: Survivors of COVID-19 could be immune for up to two years

Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th

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