Florida gas prices down 60 cents in two months
Apr 21, 2020
Florida gas prices dropped another 3.5 cents last week. In total, the state average has declined 60 cents in the past two months. Florida Pump Price Breakdown: Average […]
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Florida gas prices down 60 cents in two months
Florida gas prices dropped another 3.5 cents last week. In total, the state average has declined 60 cents in the past two months. Florida Pump Price Breakdown: Average […]
Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat
Apr 20, 2020
The Center Square – The Federal Aviation Administration will distribute nearly $900 million in emergency assistance to 129 Florida airports struggling to pay salaries and bills […]
Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order
Apr 20, 2020
Editor’s Note While it is not the intent of Mainstreet Daily News to promote, endorse, or denounce the actions of a subject in an article, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need
Apr 15, 2020
In appreciation for the UF Health staff working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF College of Medicine students are offering their services to help […]
Florida gas prices still plunging
Apr 15, 2020
The plunge at the pump continued last week, with Florida gas prices falling another 6 cents. How much lower gas prices go will depend on how the market responds to […]
What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America’s small businesses
Apr 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is devastating small businesses across the U.S. because of shelter-in-place orders that have forced millions to temporarily close. So far, Congress has devoted […]
Why your local store keeps running out of flour, toilet paper and prescription drugs
Apr 11, 2020
Retailers are frequently running out of everything from flour and fresh meat to toilet paper and pharmaceuticals as supply chains hammered by the coronavirus struggle to […]
Lowe’s closing all stores on Easter Sunday
Apr 9, 2020
Lowe’s Companies announced this week that all stores and distribution centers in the United States and Canada will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12th. “Our […]
UF Health making coronavirus testing available to first responders and ER employees
Apr 8, 2020
Local first responders and emergency room employees who do not have symptoms of the novel coronavirus but nonetheless worry they have been exposed to it can […]
Nearly 90% of Florida gas stations under $2 a gallon
Apr 7, 2020
The effects of COVID-19 continue to take a toll on prices at the pump. Florida gas prices dropped another 7 cents last week, contributing to a massive 50 […]
National Center for Life and Liberty offers COVID-19 response plan for churches
Apr 2, 2020
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 […]
Phalanx Defense Systems of Gainesville ramps up mask cutting, sanitizer production
Apr 2, 2020
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 […]
Gainesville gas prices highest in state
Mar 30, 2020
Florida gas prices are only getting cheaper, as residents are urged to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus. The average price for gasoline in […]
Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us
Mar 25, 2020
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 […]
Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children
Mar 24, 2020
Gainesville-area McDonald’s, including those owned by the Paris family, are giving away free lunch to students ages 12 and under as part of their efforts to […]
Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
Mar 24, 2020
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With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together
Mar 24, 2020
On Friday, March 13th, 2020, I threw out the window a hard and fast rule I had lived by professionally for almost 35 years… and I […]
Florida gas prices lowest in nearly four years
Mar 23, 2020
As COVID-19 cases in America increased last week, fuel prices plummeted across the board. Crude oil plunged to 18-year lows, while prices at the pump are now the lowest […]
Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding
Mar 19, 2020
We opened our doors for business on December 16th. We are a completely cage-free daycare and boarding business with grooming right on site. We have over […]
Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only
Mar 18, 2020
Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]