Gas Prices Drop Another 3.5 Cents; Oil Prices Recover from Historic Lows
Apr 29, 2020
Gas prices are still declining after a turbulent week in the fuel market. Crude oil prices sank to record lows last week amid growing concerns that producers […]
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Gas Prices Drop Another 3.5 Cents; Oil Prices Recover from Historic Lows
Gas prices are still declining after a turbulent week in the fuel market. Crude oil prices sank to record lows last week amid growing concerns that producers […]
3 volunteering guidelines to heed during the coronavirus pandemic
Apr 29, 2020
Lending a hand is a big U.S. tradition. More than 77.4 million Americans volunteered in 2019, completing 6.9 billion hours of service worth an estimated US$167 […]
County chair shares his beloved ‘Covidigator’ with anyone watching
Apr 28, 2020
Alachua County Commission Chair Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said he spent hours working in PhotoShop to create a masterpiece he calls, “The Covidigator.” And during a three-hour-long […]
Newberry Electric providing rate relief to customers
Apr 28, 2020
In a continuing effort to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newberry City Commission approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate […]
UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics
Apr 28, 2020
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers studying the safety of two classes of drugs touted as potential therapeutics for COVID-19 report mixed results. Their analysis […]
COVID-19 testing in Alachua County evolves
Apr 28, 2020
A 79-year-old patient with underlying health issues who was showing symptoms for COVID-19 was taken to a North Florida Regional Medical Center freestanding ER in Jonesville […]
City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows
Apr 28, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission has locked in low fuel prices by voting to establish a fuel hedging policy. According to City Manager Lee Feldman, the unanimous […]
Florida farmers: Fix supply chain logistics and we will deliver
Apr 28, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s $8 billion agriculture industry is poised to deliver much needed fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products to consumers nationwide but is […]
DeSantis: Florida’s ‘slow and steady’ reopening to unfold in ‘baby steps’
Apr 28, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer-at-home order expires Thursday, and the Re-Open Florida Task Force has submitted proposals on how nonessential businesses can reopen. […]
Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report
Apr 27, 2020
On April 27th, a fourth long-term care facility in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of Health. Palm […]
Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week
Apr 27, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host a live Telephone Town Hall meeting later this week to respond to questions from families, employees and […]
In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need
Apr 27, 2020
I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week. I’m not and here’s why. With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]
Tampa hospitals poised to open May 11th
Apr 27, 2020
As the May 8th deadline for executive order that shut down Florida approaches, Gov. Ron DeSantis is methodically visiting the largest hospital systems in the state […]
Florida insurance chief: Pandemics not covered under most business interruption policies
Apr 27, 2020
The Center Square – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier delivered some good news and some bad news Friday to business leaders planning the state’s post-pandemic recovery. […]
The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19
Apr 27, 2020
There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]
When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in
Apr 27, 2020
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County: “Everybody is trying […]
Governor seeks advice from medical leaders, scientific data to support first phase of opening
Apr 26, 2020
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said as the state moves closer to establishing an opening date, he will continue to move forward in a way that is […]
Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates
Apr 26, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the […]
Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard
Apr 26, 2020
The Florida Department of Health announced that, in order to provide more comprehensive data, the Department will now release this report on COVID-19 cases in Florida […]
Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science
Apr 26, 2020
While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that […]
Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian
Apr 26, 2020
It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]
Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities
Apr 25, 2020
As of April 25th, a third long-term care facilitiy in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of […]
After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!
Apr 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 […]
4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic
Apr 25, 2020
Family Features – America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, […]