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View all postsJ.C. Derrick is publisher for Mainstreet Daily News. He spent 18 years covering sports, education, and politics in Texas and Washington, D.C., before joining Mainstreet in 2020. J.C. is a member of the Florida Press Association Board of Directors.
DeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat
Jul 29, 2022
Unopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.
Waldo car crash injures 6
Jul 17, 2022
At midnight on Sunday, rescue units from Alachua County, Melrose and Windsor responded to a two-vehicle crash that injured six people in Waldo. According to a […]
Derrick: Explaining what makes Mainstreet unique
Jul 11, 2022
Local news will supersede editorial section.
Holiday History: The Declaration of Independence
Jul 4, 2022
Today marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While many American leaders have made stirring remarks befitting the day, it’s never a bad idea […]
Derrick: Welcome to Mainstreet 2.0
Jun 27, 2022
Our weekly print edition will be a “best of” compilation of our previous week’s news, sports and features.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Jun 24, 2022
Local, state leaders respond to landmark decision overturning abortion precedent.
DeSantis signs Alachua County bill
Jun 20, 2022
Voters will decide whether they want single-district or at-large commissioners.
ACSO investigates Newberry gunshot death
Jun 17, 2022
Deputies respond to man found near Champions Park on Thursday.
Levy County crash claims Live Oak man
Jun 16, 2022
Single-vehicle accident blocked both lanes on County Road 339.
NWS issues heat advisory warning
Jun 16, 2022
Heat index for North Central Florida will range from 105 to 111 degrees.
Local communities to receive state planning funds
Jun 16, 2022
Two area counties, one town will get technical assistance monies.
Elections office offers OmniBallot for disabled
Jun 16, 2022
At-home vote-by-mail option will be used starting with August primary elections.
UF Shands Children’s Hospital receives top ranking
Jun 14, 2022
U.S. News & World Report names pediatric medical center No. 1 in Florida.
13-seed Gators to host NCAA baseball regional
May 30, 2022
On Friday the 13-seed Florida Gators will host NCAA Baseball Tournament action at Condron Family Park for the second straight season. The Gators made the tournament […]
CDC: Alachua County high risk as COVID cases rise
May 30, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified Alachua County as “high risk” and again recommends that residents wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination […]
Publix headed to Newberry?
May 24, 2022
The City of Newberry’s Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an application for development of a large shopping center plaza on the east side […]
Update: Suspect identified in Newberry stabbing
May 23, 2022
Update (3:35 p.m.): According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant for attempted murder was issued this afternoon for Craig Lee. Law enforcement is searching […]
BOCC pushes back West End consideration
May 23, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has pushed back a planned discussion of the West End Golf development plan after the developer requested a […]
Hospitalizations low as local COVID cases rise
May 9, 2022
Local COVID-19 numbers doubled over the last two weeks, but hospitalizations—while rising—remain near the lowest points of the pandemic. The latest numbers came in a weekend […]
Columbia County inmate dies in custody
May 5, 2022
An unidentified inmate at the Columbia County jail died around noon Wednesday, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). “Staff at the detention facility attempted […]
FHP conducting criminal probe into Levy bus crash
Apr 28, 2022
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators are conducting a criminal probe into the March 30 bus crash that sent five Levy County students to the hospital, including […]
Derrick: Got a tax refund? Here’s how to spend it
Apr 27, 2022
About 3 in 4 Americans will receive a tax refund this year, and the IRS reports the average disbursement is actually more than 10% higher than […]