Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75
Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]
DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by […]
Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you
Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]
Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]
Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules
Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]
After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend
The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]
AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths
As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]
Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]
Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida
Florida gas prices increased by a penny last week, but any additional gains may be hard to come by, as Florida experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. […]
Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan
After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]
Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]
Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]
Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week
Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]
The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade
Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]
Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week
Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]
Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures
Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]
Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]
Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots
A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]
A massive Saharan dust plume is moving into the southeast US, bringing technicolor sunsets and suppressing tropical storms
A hot desert wind is carrying a massive cloud of Saharan dust into the southern United States this week. Dust plumes from the Sahara routinely blow […]
Orphan care: Around the world, in a pandemic, and after
Matt Hedspeth says his newsletter is going to have the same theme as every other orphan-care organization during this time. The pandemic brought isolation, and when […]
Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,530 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 141,035 cases as of […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!