UF: Food waste habits vary by country
With the holidays approaching, many people will buy a lot of food, and some will throw much of it out, particularly uneaten fruits and vegetables. New […]
Fort White accident claims 1, injures 1
One person died and one was injured in a Fort White collision Wednesday afternoon. A pickup and sedan were both traveling northbound on U.S. 27 around […]
Jobless numbers take a seasonally adjusted plunge
Thanks in part to statistical seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday, last week’s jobs report showed the number of Americans applying for unemployment dropped by 71,000. The […]
Update: GPD arrests suspect in drug deal homicide
Update: Gainesville Police Department (GPD) detectives arrested Stephen Denard Hutchinson, 28, in connection with the Sunday shooting incident that occurred near Evergreen Cemetery, according to a […]
CDC signs off on COVID-19 boosters for all
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to approve Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus booster shots for all adults. […]
GCSO arrests fugitive with $1M warrant
Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz arrested an alleged pedophile Sunday in the SE Trenton City Park. According to a Gilchrist County Sheriff Office press release, Schultz […]
FHP reminds holiday travelers to drive safe
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have roadway safety at the top of […]
Hawthorne knocks off Wildwood, 50-14
Hawthorne dug itself out of a first quarter hole and pulled out a 50-14 win over Wildwood in Florida high school football on November 19. The […]
Community Calendar of Events – December 2021
If you have events you would like to submit to our calendar, please email editor@mainstreetdailynews.com Ongoing Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies Sept. 25, 2021 – […]
Cade hosts annual Food and Agriculture Festival
If you want to know more about what agricultural commodities are grown in Florida, the Cade Museum will be hosting the Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture […]
OSHA backs off business vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said on Wednesday it will abide by a court order that it “take no steps to implement or enforce” a […]
U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an estimate on Wednesday that 100,300 people in the United States died of a drug overdose between May […]
Florida to add correctional officer job incentives
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announced Wednesday incentives to become a state correctional officer that include hiring bonuses up to $5,000. “As so many cities […]
1 injured in Lake City scooter-pickup collision
A Lake City man is in serious condition when his scooter collided with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the incident that […]
Pfizer to share formula for COVID-19 pill
Pfizer signed a licensing agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool, a UN-backed organization that allows generic drug companies to reproduce treatments for low- and middle-income countries. […]
Scholastic gives free books to Williams Elementary
Scholastic Book Club recently chose Williams Elementary as part of its inaugural “United States of Readers” pilot program to help bridge the gap of literacy inequity. […]
FHP starts 4-day I-75 aggressive traffic operation
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced Monday it will conduct a four-day aggressive traffic operation along Interstate 75 in three North Central counties. FHP will run […]
CCSO investigates homicide in south Lake City
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located the body of a 30-year-old male in south Lake City Sunday night. In a CCSO report, deputies responded to […]
Ford’s Garage to park in Gainesville
Ford’s Garage will pull into Gainesville this coming summer with a location at Butler Town Center. The restaurant celebrates Henry Ford with vintage vehicles and car […]
Buchholz rains down on Fleming Island
The Buchholz Bobcats trounced the Fleming Island Golden Eagles on Thursday night, 35-7, in the Region 1-7A quarterfinals. Buchholz junior quarterback Creed Whittemore accounted for four […]
DOH accepting child vaccine appointments
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH) announced Thursday it is accepting COVID-19 vaccination appointments for children ages 5-11. Vaccinations will be available starting […]
Update: Two northbound I-75 lanes reopen
UPDATE (1:50 pm): The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) reported that two northbound Interstate 75 lanes have reopened following a vehicle fire that closed all three […]
UF develops artificial intelligence in ICU
In the intensive care unit of the future, a patient’s pain level will be captured through visual cues such as body movement and facial expressions. Sensors […]
Inflation hits highest mark since 1990
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 200 points on Wednesday afternoon after the U.S. Labor Department reported the highest inflation rate since 1990. Inflation rose by […]