Local News

What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 26, 2020

As more anecdotes surface from physicians around the world about patients with COVID-19 losing their senses of smell and taste, we asked Steven Munger, Ph.D, director of […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 26, 2020

Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch while schools are closed through the Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services […]

Local Living

Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 26, 2020

As part of their ongoing efforts to help local communities during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Hitchcock’s Markets, in partnership with the Hitchcock’s Charity Foundation, […]

Education

Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled

Mike Ridaught

Mar 26, 2020

On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]

Local Living

V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 26, 2020

Downtown Spotlight 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 […]

Business

Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Local News

Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 25, 2020

City Service Updates City Hall and other city facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville Regional […]

Local Living

County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders

Suzette Cook

Mar 25, 2020

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 […]

Local News

Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 25, 2020

The live cam pointed at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages retirement community is capturing a car… or a golf cart that passes by here and […]

Local Living

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

Suzette Cook

Mar 25, 2020

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 […]

Local Living

Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 25, 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 […]

Local Living

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

Suzette Cook

Mar 24, 2020

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 […]

Business

Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Tim Price

Mar 24, 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 […]

Business

With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Mr. and Miss Basketball named

Mike Ridaught

Mar 24, 2020

Yesterday the seven individual class finalists for the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball and Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year were announced. The Class 1A […]

Local Living

Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 2020

The County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 5 p.m. The meeting is to discuss the COVID-19 emergency. There will be no motions or […]

Local News

Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th

Suzette Cook

Mar 24, 2020

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 […]

Local Living

Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 24, 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 […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Alachua County and Gainesville issue Stay at Home Orders

Suzette Cook

Mar 23, 2020

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 […]

Local News

UF Health launches COVID-19 research project at The Villages

Suzette Cook

Mar 23, 2020

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 […]

Local News

Sheriff: Evictions are still occurring

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 23, 2020

Despite a State of Emergency being issued, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) continues to act on eviction notices it has received, according to a spokesperson […]

Inspiration

Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook

Suzette Cook

Mar 23, 2020

Fire and Life Safety Educator for Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) Krista Ott has found a way to reach out to kids during the COVID-19 battle. Ott, […]

Local News

14 new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County to 35

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 22, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 14 new COVID-19 cases in Alachua County at its 6pm briefing, bringing the total to 35 cases. Six new positive […]

What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19

Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th

Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need

Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled

V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19

Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us

Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status

County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders

Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19

County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers

Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak

County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul

Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children

Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we’re all in this together

Mr. and Miss Basketball named

Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting

Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th

Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19

Updating Breaking News: Alachua County and Gainesville issue Stay at Home Orders

UF Health launches COVID-19 research project at The Villages

Sheriff: Evictions are still occurring

Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook

14 new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County to 35

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