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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

News

Social media fuels wave of coronavirus misinformation as users focus on popularity, not accuracy

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 23, 2020

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Over the past few weeks, misinformation about the new coronavirus pandemic has been spreading across social media at an alarming rate. One video that went viral […]

Local News

Mayor Poe: “Post-quarantine Gainesville will not look like pre-COVID-19 Gainesville”

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe released the following statement on his Facebook page yesterday about when the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and the citizens of Gainesville would be relaxed […]

Local News

Wanted: Local historians

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

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The Alachua County Historical Commission will soon have four vacancies. Residents with knowledge of County history or historic preservation are encouraged to apply. The Commission meets […]

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