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 […]
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County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system
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 […]
EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees
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 […]
Alachua County Public Schools launches free School Bus WiFi program for remote learning
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 […]
Santa Fe College sends ventilators to Broward County to combat COVID-19 pandemic
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 […]
Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits
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 […]
Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall
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 […]
UF Health researchers join national study of COVID-19 impacts on health workers, potential remedies
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 […]
First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’
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 […]
COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan
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 […]
UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19
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. […]
Leading in wartime: 5 ways CEOs should communicate with their workers during coronavirus
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 […]
Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons
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 […]
GRU lowers bills through September
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, […]
Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide
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 […]