Online county commission meetings will take public comment via phone
Alachua County is adapting its bi-monthly regular meetings to make sure safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic remain in place but that citizens can make still […]
County puts discussion of shutdown plan on hold
Alachua County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson substituted his household hammer for a gavel and used it to adjourn the April 7th emergency meeting without having a […]
‘You can’t win a war if you send your soldiers to battle without armor’
The scenes that Gainesville RN Lori Smith describes in New York sound as though she was on the frontlines of a battlefield. “You can see fear […]
Dept. of Health COVID-19 dashboard adds zip code search tab
The Florida Department of Health has added a “Cases by Zip Code” tab that allows visitors to find out how many cases are reported in a […]
UF Health CEO: No support for employees using leave time to work out of state
As positive COVID-19 cases in Alachua County hit 122 and the Florida total climbed past 12,000, UF Health Shands has notified personnel that all hands on […]
Gainesville nurse on tour of duty against COVID-19 in New York City
All of RN Kerrie Mitrione’s training and medical experience did not prepare her to answer the question that her 13-year-old son asked on a recent Facetime […]
RVs 4 MDs group matches first responders with safe place to stay
Got an empty RV sitting around? Want to help out a first responder who might need a place to stay to as they battle COVID-19? […]
Gainesville ER nurse describes COVID-19 scene as ‘warzone’ at NYC hospital
Editor’s Note This is the first in a series entitled “Frontline NYC” by Mainstreet Daily News Staff Writer Suzette Cook about the experiences of nurses from […]
National Center for Life and Liberty offers COVID-19 response plan for churches
Attorney David Gibbs, President and general counsel of the National Center for Life and Liberty, wants churches, small businesses and nonprofits to take advantage of the […]
Gainesville brewers put on a show to announce drive thru service
Three rubber boot-wearing brewers from First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville have entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers with a performance they shared on social media […]
Phalanx Defense Systems of Gainesville ramps up mask cutting, sanitizer production
Time is of the essence as Alachua County braces for the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on local hospitals, first responders and citizens. For […]
Newberry mayor encourages businesses to share Wi-Fi with students
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe is asking businesses or organizations if they would be willing to share Wi-Fi with local students. “With virtual school starting (March 30th) […]
County wants citizens, employees to report violations of emergency order
Comb any social media group discussing Alachua County businesses and the Stay At Home order put into effect two weeks ago by the county and you […]
UF doctor points to Hong Kong’s use of face masks as Gainesville keeps on sewing
UF Health Anesthesiologist Dr. Bruce Spiess would rather be safe than sorry when it comes to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the battle […]
So what are the animals doing at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo?
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo closed to the public on March 16th, but you can still check in with animal residents and zookeepers via Facebook […]
UF doctor thankful for community support
COVID-19 vs. Us EDITOR’S NOTE – Mainstreet Daily News is seeking stories about individuals and organizations coming together to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s entitled […]
More than 300 families get the gift of food at Archer church from mobile pantry
When 15,000 pounds of food roll in to local food pantries, High Springs Mobile Pantry Director Anna James and dozens of volunteers sprang into action and […]
Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals
Dr. Bruce Spiess, a UF Health anesthesiologist, has designed a mask using a material that is in abundant supply in hospitals across the United States […]
County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders
First responders in Alachua County who are afraid of exposing family members to COVID-19 are sleeping in their cars County Chair Robert Hutchinson said during the […]
County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers
Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler wants employees working on the front lines of local businesses deemed essential to be better protected from exposure to COVID-19. During […]
County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on March 24th to iron out some details and make changes to the Stay At […]
Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th
The City of Gainesville is hosting a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 26 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss local updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) and answer […]
Updating Breaking News: Alachua County and Gainesville issue Stay at Home Orders
Updated at 6:30 with a release from the City of Gainesville: Effective 12 a.m. (midnight) March 24, 2020, an Emergency Stay-at-Home and Non-Essential Business Closure order will […]
UF Health launches COVID-19 research project at The Villages
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on March 23 that a COVID-19 testing research project has been launched in The Villages community in Central Florida. The project […]