Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals
The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]
South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6
The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]
Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals
The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]
Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals
The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st
Walt Disney World announced on Nov. 20th that park hopping will start again on Jan. 1st, 2021. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, “Starting Jan. […]
Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville
Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment
Blood bubbles up and pours from a deep wound on the patient’s leg. A bruise extends from her shoulder down to her chest and abdomen. Her […]
Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students
Educators and individuals who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students can apply for a North Florida Golden Grant. This […]
Florida’s average gas price slips below $2 per gallon
Florida gas prices inched lower last week. The state average declined by only 1-cent. After previously declining by margins of 3-4 cents, this was the smallest weekly decline in […]
University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces
With its flagship hospital already ranked the best in Florida, University of Florida Health has earned two more distinctions: It is No. 12 on Forbes’ list […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster? One supermarket offers insurance for the scorched bird
Overcooked? Undercooked? Burnt? Dry? Maybe you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year and you have to tackle that turkey. Or maybe you’ve […]
Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire
On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]
Alachua County Budget Department wins award
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]
Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture
Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]
In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]
AAA forecast: 50 Million Americans will travel during Thanksgiving weekend
AAA forecasts fewer Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment are the key factors in what is […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday at approximately 7PM on Interstate 10 in Suwanee County. According to the FHP report, A Jeep Grand Cherokee, […]
Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime
The Hilliard Red Flashes rallied from an eight point deficit in the fourth quarter, and then used a touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime to defeat […]
Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe
The Gadsden County Jaguars put on an offensive and defensive clinic, shutting out the Santa FeRaiders 38-0 in the first round of the postseason Friday night. […]
The most magical time of year begins this month at Disney with new entertainment experiences, special dining options and more
LAKE BUENA VISTA – A reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney […]
Bradford’s second half surge dooms Keystone Heights 40-14 in first round of playoffs
The Bradford Tornadoes took a 6-0 lead into halftime, but then broke the game wide open with 34 second half points to pound the Keystone Heights […]