Georgia officials work to settle face mask dust-up
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp backed down from his request for an emergency order barring Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms from requiring face masks in public and […]
Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24
The Florida Department of Transportation has informed Levy County Emergency Management that State Road 24 between CR 336 (Ellzey Church) and CR 345 in Rosewood is […]
Florida lawsuits challenging local mask mandates not gaining traction in court
The Center Square – Palm Beach County can require people to wear facemasks in public places during a pandemic without violating anyone’s constitutional rights, a state […]
Why is the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo still closed?
As the closures and restrictions due to the current health crisis stretch past the four-month mark, many of us are longing to participate in the activities […]
California churches defy worship restrictions
Worshippers, many without masks, filled Grace Community Church’s 3,500-person-capacity sanctuary in Sun Valley, Calif., on Sunday. Pastor John MacArthur on Friday wrote that his church would not comply with Gov. […]
FDACS: Floridians receiving suspicious seed packets from China
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is warning Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages bearing […]
School Board to vote on ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ to be submitted to the state
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,230 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 441,977 cases as of the […]
Florida gas prices decline two cents; Hurricane Hanna spares Gulf Coast fuel region
Florida drivers saw another week of declining prices at the pump. The state average dropped 2 cents last week. Now drivers are paying an average price of $2.06 […]
Hanna downgraded to tropical depression
Over the weekend, Hanna brought winds of 50 mph and more than 12 inches of rain to parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico, areas also […]
Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola hosting telephone town hall
City Commissioner David Arreola will host a one-hour telephone town hall Thursday, July 30 at 7:15 p.m. for District 3 residents and all Gainesville neighbors. He’ll […]
Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida?
COVID-19 has laid siege to Florida these past several weeks, but measurable data, specifically in the last few days, may show signs it has plateaued or […]
Levy County CARES Program opens today
The Levy County CARES grant Program opens today. Funded by an allocation to Levy County from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]
In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020
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The GOOD news this week… 07-26-2020
Here are 11 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Adopted but not citizens
At 7 months old, adoptee Joy Kim-Alessi came to the United States on a plane full of Korean babies. Raised in California, she always believed she […]
Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for August 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]
In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]
Traffic Alert: Growing sinkhole on SR 24 in Levy County causing delays
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the emergence of a sinkhole on SR-24 approximately one mile east of CR-345 in Rosewood. Currently only one lane […]
June Market Report: Despite COVID-19, Alachua County real estate remains busy
The June Market Report is in and showing some very promising signs. “I’m happy to say that sales are trending in an upward fashion,” said Jeremy […]
McDonald’s joins other nationwide businesses by requiring face coverings inside its restaurants
McDonald’s joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings inside its restaurants. Joe Erlinger, the President of McDonald’s USA and Mark Salebra, […]
Tensions between US and China escalate
In retaliation for the Trump administration’s demand earlier this week to close the Chinese Consulate in Houston, Beijing told the United States it has 72 hours […]
Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary
The Alachua County Supervisor of Election is announcing polling place changes for the upcoming 2020 Primary Election. Precinct 23 The polling location for Precinct 23 […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,444 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 402,312 cases as of the […]