A cappella gospel
Although she died in 1984, Bessie Jones is a woman for our times. The granddaughter of a slave, she grew up in rural Georgia and at […]
Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,478 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 350,047 cases as of the […]
The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In a tense national moment, murders rise in U.S. cities, and Christians in the hard-hit neighborhoods lament
In Atlanta on July 4, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed across the street from where police officers shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in June, […]
Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,328 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 337,569 cases as of the […]
In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]
Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores
Lowe’s followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash yesterday at approximately 5:42 PM near the intersection of US HWY 129 and 44th Place in Suwanee County. […]
COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
Research on voting by mail says it’s safe – from fraud and disease
As millions of Americans prepare to vote in November – and in many cases, primaries and state and local elections through the summer as well – […]
COVID-19 continues to haunt Florida; 11,466 new positive cases, 366 hospitalizations, and 128 fatalities reported
The Florida Department of Health reported 11,466 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 327,241 cases as of the […]
Publix, CVS join Walmart and Sam’s Club in requiring face masks
Publix Supermarkets and CVS Pharmacies joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings. Walmart and Sam’s Club made the announcement earlier […]
Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash today at approximately 4:05 pm near the intersection of SW County Road 346 and SW State Road 121 […]
Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Blue Highway Pizzeria, a popular restaurant in Alachua County with two locations in Micanopy and Jonesville, released the following statement on its Facebook page after […]
Back-to-school pandemic plans emerge
Mid-July is usually a perfect time for school administrators and teachers to catch up on reading, take a family vacation, or polish mostly finished plans for […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20th. Additionally, any voter who desires to change his or her party affiliation must […]
Hospitalizations and deaths are mounting in Florida’s fight with COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health reported 13,965 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 315,775 cases as of the […]
Report: Some labs only reporting positive COVID-19 test results to Florida officials
The Center Square – Several private labs contracted to process COVID-19 tests in Florida are reporting “incomplete data” that artificially could be boosting the state’s positivity […]
School Board pushes back opening date to August 24th, requires masks for students and staff
During a marathon six-hour special meeting/workshop last evening, the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted 5-0 to push back the first day of school for […]
Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month
The Hippodrome Theatre is launching it’s very first virtual production, SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley, which will be pre-recorded and offered completely online! Souvenir is a side-splitting celebration of the […]
Vaccine search sees progress
A vaccine against COVID-19 has successfully boosted patients’ immune systems, researchers said on Tuesday. The 45 early volunteers developed neutralizing antibodies in their bloodstream, the team […]
Walmart, Sam’s Club now requiring shoppers to wear face coverings
Beginning next week, Walmart and Sam’s Club will require customers at all of its US stores to wear face coverings, becoming the largest retailer to make […]
Florida reports 10,181 new positive cases of COVID-19; now over 300,000 total
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,181 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 301,810 cases as of the […]
Groundwater levels and spring flows increased in June throughout the region
Groundwater levels across the St. Johns River Water Management District rebounded slightly in June after a late spring downward trend, while rainfall varied with above-average rainfall […]