Newberry produce stand is holding steady
While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]
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Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency
County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson has declared a local “State of Emergency” in Alachua County This will give County government a greater ability to react as […]
Governor extends expiring driver’s licenses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes has issued […]
School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow
With additional precautions in place to promote the health of the public and district staff, the March 17th Alachua County School Board meeting of March 17 […]
Fear can spread from person to person faster than the coronavirus – but there are ways to slow it down
As cases of COVID-19 proliferate, there’s a pandemic of fear unfolding alongside the pandemic of the coronavirus. Media announce mass cancellations of public events “over coronavirus […]
Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”
We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]
SunState FCU closing two offices during coronavirus event
The SunState FCU Lake City VA Medical Center office and Gainesville VA Medical Center office will not open Monday, March 16th, and will remain closed until […]
Gainesville City Commission holding Emergency Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m.
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Update for March 16, 2020 Special Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m. The Gainesville City Commission has scheduled an emergency […]
Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis
Alachua County begins this week in a profoundly different place than it was last Monday, and the stark likelihood is that seven days from now, it […]
Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health has announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday afternoon. This brings the total to 115 cases […]