UF doctor thankful for community support
Mar 28, 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 […]
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UF doctor thankful for community support
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 […]
Flacos: A late night mainstay transitions to takeout in the midst of COVID-19
Mar 28, 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 […]
Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020
Florida Department of Health officials informed Levy County Emergency Management (LCEM) today that a resident tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a statement released by […]
County announces drive-thru testing site
Mar 27, 2020
The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Department of Health are pleased to report that we have expanded our testing capabilities to include a […]
More than 300 families get the gift of food at Archer church from mobile pantry
Mar 27, 2020
When 15,000 pounds of food roll in to local food pantries, High Springs Mobile Pantry Director Anna James and dozens of volunteers sprang into action and […]
Emergency County Commission Meeting today
Mar 27, 2020
The Alachua County Commission is having an Emergency Meeting today at 3 p.m. The County Commission will consider further amendments to the amended Emergency Order No. […]
Big Lou’s Pizzeria: We are fighters
Mar 27, 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 […]
Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals
Mar 26, 2020
Dr. Bruce Spiess, a UF Health anesthesiologist, has designed a mask using a material that is in abundant supply in hospitals across the United States […]
Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis
Mar 26, 2020
Rapid acceleration of coronavirus-related infections and fatalities in countries like Italy, Spain and the United States has led to widespread bans on communal activities, global restrictions […]
What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19
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 […]
Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th
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 […]
Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need
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, […]
Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled
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 […]
V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19
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 […]
Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us
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 […]
Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status
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 […]
County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders
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 […]
Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are 7 specific things you can do, just for starters
Mar 25, 2020
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings with it unprecedented fear and uncertainty. Vulnerable seniors […]
Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19
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 […]
Florida family stuck in Peru; not sure of return to US after government shuts down its borders
Mar 25, 2020
It’s like the plot of a thriller movie. You’re stuck in a foreign country, with your family. You don’t speak the language there very well. You’re […]
County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers
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 […]
Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak
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 […]
County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul
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 […]
Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children
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 […]