Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’
Apr 20, 2020
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
Deputies respond to shooting at Newberry Road gas station
Apr 20, 2020
Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7401 West Newberry Road (BP Gas Station) regarding a shooting. Responding units located an individual with an […]
Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health
Apr 20, 2020
Jon Moller, administrator of telehealth and outreach in the department of pediatrics (foreground) and Jesse T. Fletcher, a UF Health Physicians administrator (background), As the COVID-19 […]
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 […]
Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020
It’s not easy running for elected office. Unless you have a staff of full-time political operatives, a war chest loaded with cash, a team of volunteers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams
Apr 16, 2020
Before the UF College of Veterinary Medicine was asked by UF Health to donate extra personal protective equipment to health workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida
Apr 15, 2020
“This has been a challenging event for public health,” Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County told county commissioners as he […]
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 […]