$2.3 million in state funds coming to Columbia County to protect springs
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced that $50 million in state funds will go for more than 20 statewide springs restoration projects to aid the recovery […]
Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th
The 51st Annual NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals are set to take off Sept. 25th-27th at noon. The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association […]
Vote for Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and help them get a $25,000 grant
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm to help improve its community. […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Marion County kills Belleview woman
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident this morning at approximately 6:16 am in Marion County. According to the FHP incident report, an SUV was traveling […]
BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations
The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, which begins at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric
Clay Electric has awarded $11,000 to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for the restoration of the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. This grant is intended to help […]
Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75
Traffic Alert: Interstate 75 in Alachua County may be a route to avoid this week. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close I-75 exit 382 […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]
2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual
To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote in this election, which […]
Taylor shuts down Bell 30-12
The Bell Bulldogs lost their second straight game of the season, falling to the Taylor Wildcats 30-12 in week three of the high school football season. […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action
COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]
Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash this morning at approximately 3AM in Lake City. On US Highway 41, south of NW Guerdon Street, […]
Sanford Seminole blanks Gainesville 28-0
It was a quiet night for the scoreboard operators on one side, where the digit never moved off 0 in Sanford Seminole’s 28-0 beating of Gainesville […]
Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21
It was billed as the High School Football game of the week, and it lived up to its stature. A speedy pace early was enough to […]
University Christian overcomes Bradford
Jacksonville University Christian dumped a victory shower on Starke Bradford 33-22 in Florida high school football action on September 18. The Christians’ upper-hand showed as they […]
Fast start by Dixie County jolts Williston
Cross City Dixie County took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Williston 40-18 at Cross City Dixie County High in week three of the […]
Taylor County edges Chiefland 21-14
Perry Taylor County broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Chiefland 21-14 in a Florida high school football matchup Friday night. Taylor County […]
Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14
Santa Fe cut loose and bucked past Fort White 26-14 in a week three high school football game Friday night. Santa Fe’s upper hand showed as […]
Cambridge Christian downs Trenton
Tampa Cambridge Christian flexed its muscle and floored Trenton 24-6 for a Florida high school football victory in week three of high school football action. Cambridge […]
Bishop McLauughlin snaps Bronson’s winning streak
Spring Hill Bishop McLaughlin earned a convincing 37-8 win over Bronson in week three of the high school football season.Spring Hill Bishop McLaughlin roared in front […]
Tallahassee Florida High’s defense breaks Gainesville P. K. Yonge 57-0
Tallahassee Florida High unveiled a blanketing defense and threw it all over Gainesville P. K. Yonge in a 57-0 shutout in a Florida high school football […]
Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0
The struggles continue for St. Francis Catholic Academy, falling to Quincy Munroe Day, and falling to 0-3 on the season. It was a quiet night for […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]