Clay routs Eastside
The Clay Blue Devils took a 20-7 halftime lead and cruised against the Eastside Rams 41-14 in week five of high school football action Thursday night. […]
Legacy Charter thrashes St. Francis
The Legacy Charter Eagles of Ocoee scored 35 first half points, and cruised against the St. Francis Wolves 48-6 in week five high school football action […]
Eastside searching for first win; Newberry looking for three straight, faces Williston
Tonight at 7, the Eastside football team will host the Clay Blue Devils (Green Cove Springs). The Rams (0-3) are still looking for their first win […]
UF Health, PulsePoint provide East Gainesville organizations with lifesaving devices
The UF Health Chest Pain Center, in coordination with the UF Health PulsePoint task force, has donated a pair of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to […]
Don’t Drive “Intexticated”: October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
People know driving intoxicated is bad, yet many still choose to drive “intexticated”. Texting-while-driving is among the many distractions that endanger motorists on the road every […]
UF nursing researcher receives $2.6 million grant to improve pain associated with sickle cell disease
A University of Florida College of Nursing researcher will explore new techniques to reduce pain and manage stress among patients with sickle cell disease, thanks to […]
Alachua County: Masking is essential
Counties and cities across Florida are working to interpret the Governor’s newest executive order and its impact on the enforcement of safety protocols during this pandemic. […]
One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5, one week from today. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote […]
County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a virtual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The meeting begins at 3 […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills man
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash this morning at approximately 11 am on US 441 in Alachua. According to the FHP report, a dump […]
Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations
The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]
Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week
Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Alachua County
A vehicle transporting four children collided with a pedestrian in Gainesville this morning – killing her. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the vehicle, driven […]
Updating Weekend News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at laundromat
Over the weekend, crews from the Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a commercial building fire at the 400 block of NE 23rd Ave (DJ Coin Laundry). […]
County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]
Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]
Lake City man killed in Columbia County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 11:40 pm last night near the intersection of CR 131 and Young Place in Columbia […]
In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Columbia County
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 2:28 am this morning near the intersection of US-90 and Northeast Craig Avenue in Columbia […]
High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October
Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]
Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters
More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
Union County Tigers rout Interlachen
The Union County Tigers scored 35 first half points en route to a 49-14 victory over the Interlachen Rams in week four action of high school […]
St. Stephens offense too much for Bronson
The St. Stephens Falcons were dominant on offense, scoring 28 first half points and overwhelming the Bronson Eagles in week four high school football action Friday […]
Wildwood blanks Trenton
The Wildwood Wildcats scored 29 first half points, and cruised against the Trenton Tigers 35-0 in week four high school football action Friday night. The win […]