Tax collector’s office seeks mural name suggestions
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare once asked. “License plates” is not the typical response, but it would be appropriate for the new mural that Alachua County […]
Authorities identify remains found in Gilchrist County
Authorities have identified the remains found Saturday in northeast Gilchrist County as 37-year-old Jessica Bradshaw. Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as a white female […]
County commission to talk radio system and budget at Tuesday meeting
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. Two items are currently on the […]
Human remains discovered in Gilchrist County
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) confirmed the discovery of human remains found on a property on Saturday in the northeast section of Gilchrist County. According […]
COVID-19 vaccine developers battle disease, public perception
Dr. Amy Givler, 62, a family medicine doctor in Monroe, La., decided early in the COVID-19 pandemic that she wanted to participate in a vaccine trial […]
County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020
David Baldacci’s thriller “Walk the Wire” and Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal “How to Be an Antiracist” topped the Alachua County Library District’s 2020 checkout lists. In total, library patrons borrowed […]
U.S. reports first case of COVID variant
A Colorado man in his 20s tested positive for the highly infectious virus strain first reported in the United Kingdom, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. State […]
Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
UF neuroscientists evaluate smell tests as potential tool to identify COVID-19
A team of University of Florida neuroscientists will analyze two different smell tests under a new National Institutes of Health grant aimed at developing inexpensive, at-home […]
North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination
North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]
FWC files charges in deadly Boating Under the Influence case
TAMPA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office today announced that charges have been filed against Andrew Joseph […]
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]
Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident
A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]
Moderna vaccinations begin for health care employees at UF Health in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida Health faculty and staff today began receiving a vaccine developed by Moderna, the second of two authorized vaccines upon which rest the […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce holiday schedules
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on December […]
Updating Breaking News: Multi-vehicle collision in Alachua County kills Trenton man
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle-collision yesterday at approximately 4:52 pm in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Gainesville
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the 2100 block of NE Waldo Road on Saturday. After arriving, […]
AAA warns of aggressive holiday driving and offers advice for dealing with road rage
Tensions could be higher than normal on the roadways this holiday season, due to the combination of everyday stress, the pandemic and the holiday season itself. […]
Marion County Sheriff’s Office keeps “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Some things are pandemic-proof. The deputies at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition last Thursday by purchasing gifts for […]
UF Health chief epidemiologist debunks common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Here is a link to the UF Health COVID-19 website, for more information about the vaccine: https://coronavirus.ufhealth.org/vaccinations/ As the new vaccines developed to combat COVID-19 begin to […]
Alachua police keep “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Some traditions are pandemic-proof. The officers at the Alachua Police Department kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition this weekend by purchasing gifts for kids, […]
NASA shares how to watch Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction: Best view since Middle Ages
Stargazers get ready for a nice treat as we are about to witness a super-rare planetary alignment not seen for almost 800 years. Our solar system’s […]
In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, UF Health, and Alachua County
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets came one win away from its […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Umatilla man
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 am on Friday in Marion County. According to the FHP report, A tractor-trailer, driven by […]