Why wear face masks in public? Here’s what the research shows
Apr 6, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic quickly spreading, U.S. health officials have changed their advice on face masks and now recommend people wear cloth masks in public areas […]
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Why wear face masks in public? Here’s what the research shows
With the coronavirus pandemic quickly spreading, U.S. health officials have changed their advice on face masks and now recommend people wear cloth masks in public areas […]
UF Health CEO: No support for employees using leave time to work out of state
Apr 5, 2020
As positive COVID-19 cases in Alachua County hit 122 and the Florida total climbed past 12,000, UF Health Shands has notified personnel that all hands on […]
Coronavirus case counts are going to go up – but that doesn’t mean social distancing is a bust
Apr 5, 2020
The last few weeks have brought previously unimaginable changes to the lives of people throughout the United States. Americans everywhere are waking up to a new […]
Coronavirus brings homeschooling to the forefront
Apr 5, 2020
CoronavirusHomeschooling.com is a project of the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), one of the nation’s leading authorities on home education with more than three decades […]
County reverts to 1 per 1,000 square feet rule
Apr 5, 2020
The one person per 1,000 sq.ft. requirement is back in place. As we continue to understand the Governor’s Executive Order, it is clear that we can […]
Alpin Beer & Wine Bistro: There is hope at the end of the rainbow
Apr 5, 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 […]
Gainesville nurse on tour of duty against COVID-19 in New York City
Apr 5, 2020
All of RN Kerrie Mitrione’s training and medical experience did not prepare her to answer the question that her 13-year-old son asked on a recent Facetime […]
Florida stay-at-home order exempts religious services, raising concern as Easter nears
Apr 5, 2020
For a mid-week moment, it appeared Florida’s chief executive had accorded great regulatory and enforcement authority to local governments in issuing his statewide stay-at-home order. Gov. […]
Our Hope Is In The Lord
Apr 5, 2020
One of the important things that we are all learning in this most unusual season of our lives, something that will be a takeaway from […]
How coronavirus threatens the seasonal farmworkers at the heart of the American food supply
Apr 4, 2020
Many Americans may find bare grocery store shelves the most worrying sign of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their food system. But, for the […]
RVs 4 MDs group matches first responders with safe place to stay
Apr 4, 2020
Got an empty RV sitting around? Want to help out a first responder who might need a place to stay to as they battle COVID-19? […]
Crane Ramen making changes to keep the doors open
Apr 4, 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 […]
You need a mask? Want to sew them? Contact Gainesville Makers Against Covid
Apr 3, 2020
Gainesville Makers Against Covid, a group dedicated to providing personal protective equipment to Alachua County and beyond, recommend a face mask pattern for those interested in […]
April is “Springs Protection Awareness Month”
Apr 3, 2020
For the seventh consecutive year, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board has approved a proclamation designating April as Springs Protection Awareness Month. The […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 130,000 meals to students!
Apr 3, 2020
Today, Alachua County Public Schools gave out 70,056 meals (that includes meals for this weekend), which brings our grand total for the week to 133,222! […]
Cry Baby’s: On the intersection of innovation and flavor
Apr 3, 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 […]
Florida’s stay-at-home order has expansive, evolving interpretation of ‘essential’
Apr 3, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ statewide stay-at-home order goes into effect Friday, meaning only those engaged in essential activities or employed in essential occupations should venture out into […]
Gainesville ER nurse describes COVID-19 scene as ‘warzone’ at NYC hospital
Apr 3, 2020
Editor’s Note This is the first in a series entitled “Frontline NYC” by Mainstreet Daily News Staff Writer Suzette Cook about the experiences of nurses from […]
First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’
Apr 3, 2020
Boys adventure movement Trail Life USA (www.TrailLifeUSA.com) today announced its first-ever “National Backyard Campout” — encouraging families to “make memories” during the COVID-19 lockdown. At a […]
Shooting in Linton Oaks leaves one man wounded; two men arrested
Apr 2, 2020
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded a call for service in the Linton Oaks community, concerning multiple shots being fired on April 1st. Information received indicated there […]
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 […]
Gainesville brewers put on a show to announce drive thru service
Apr 2, 2020
Three rubber boot-wearing brewers from First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville have entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers with a performance they shared on social media […]
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 […]
Should we wear masks or not? An expert sorts through the confusion
Apr 2, 2020
As a professor at Boston University’s School of Medicine and a geriatrician at Boston Medical Center caring for the most vulnerable in this pandemic, I’ve been […]