Local News

Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 22, 2020

The University of Florida today, on its coronavirus website under FAQ, confirmed that seven students tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the site, they are […]

Local News

Answering the call: Alachua County’s 311 Critical Information and Crisis Center Line is there during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 21, 2020

At this time of uncertainty and social distancing, we need to maintain ways to feel supported and heard. We need trusted sources to help us dispel […]

Local News

Six new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County total to 21

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 21, 2020

Six new positive tests of COVID-19 were repoorted in Alachua County, bringing the total to 21. “We are assuming that we have community transmission,” said Alachua […]

Local Living

Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 21, 2020

Alachua County issued an Order limiting dental procedures to urgent dental care only: “Dentists and those who practice under their license shall not perform any elective […]

Local News

Sheriff sends all non-essentials home

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 21, 2020

Sheriff Sadie Darnell is mandating staff work from home or remotely rather than working in their offices, where applicable, until further notice. The sheriff believes it […]

Local Living

Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

In order to help protect our community against the spread of COVID-19, the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transportation System will implement additional changes to bus routes […]

Local News

Governor shuts down restaurants and gyms; allows take-out

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order this afternoon closing all restaurant dining areas and gyms in the state in order to contain the spread […]

Education

Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that public schools would not be permitted to provide free meals to students during their normally-scheduled […]

Inspiration

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

Today, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida announced the launch of an emergency relief initiative to help sustain area nonprofits taxed by unprecedented strains on […]

Local News

Daycare worker identified as 12th COVID-19 case in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 20, 2020

A daycare center worker has been identified as the 12th positive case in Alachua County. The State Department of Health (DOH) is working very closely with […]

Local News

3 more cases of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 19, 2020

Alachua County officials released the details of three new persons who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county total to 10. 1. A 42-year-old female. The […]

Local News

When the Coronavirus hits home

Suzette Cook

Mar 19, 2020

Opinion/Analysis My 79-year-old mother is in a progressive care unit (PCU) in a hospital in Alachua County awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test administered March […]

Local News

Gainesville City Hall closed until further notice

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

Effective 5 p.m. today, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department lobby, Gainesville […]

Education

Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and restaurants, Alachua County Public Schools is seeking donations of both food and funds to help keep children fed during […]

Local News

Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19.

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

Residents interested in taking part in the March 18th City of Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 need to first register by going to https://tinyurl.com/TTHGNV Once […]

Business

Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Inspiration

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]

Local Living

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

Suzette Cook

Mar 18, 2020

The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]

Local Living

High Springs declares State of Emergency

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]

Local Living

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 18, 2020

The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Local News

Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections

Reggie Connell

Mar 17, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation, Gainesville voters spoke loud and clear on who they wanted on their city commission. Incumbents David Arreola […]

Education

Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”

Suzette Cook

Mar 17, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]

Local News

Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

In response to concerns from the Gainesville business community and in the interests of the health and safety of our neighbors, City Manager Lee Feldman has […]

Education

Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 17, 2020

Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]

Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11

Answering the call: Alachua County’s 311 Critical Information and Crisis Center Line is there during COVID-19

Six new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County total to 21

Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’

Sheriff sends all non-essentials home

Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services

Governor shuts down restaurants and gyms; allows take-out

Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break

Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits

Daycare worker identified as 12th COVID-19 case in Alachua County

3 more cases of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

When the Coronavirus hits home

Gainesville City Hall closed until further notice

Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond

Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19.

Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only

Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19

Newberry declares State of General Emergency

High Springs declares State of Emergency

City of Alachua closes most recreational services

Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections

Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”

Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive

Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th

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