Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today
Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]
Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death
The Levy County Emergency Management Department released the following statement about a COVID-19 related fatality: It is with a heavy heart that we have been informed […]
High Springs Brewing Company re-opening
The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office: Woman going door-to-door asking for money for prescription medication may be misleading residents
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement about a suspected door-to-door scam: “This photo of a woman and her car was taken by […]
The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents
The Second Installment of ABCs Of COVID-19 will air on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am, ET CNN and Sesame Street come together […]
Cade Museum reopening June 5th
The Cade will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience, since your safety and enjoyment remain our top priorities. The museum will […]
Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle
Last week, the staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo said goodbye to the zoo’s beloved longtime resident bald eagle. Not only will […]
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host the district’s second Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to respond to […]
Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only
On Monday, June 1st, Alachua County operations will be open to the public by appointment only. Those wanting to enter County buildings should contact the needed […]
Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission will outline plans for a continued shared aviation law enforcement unit, the upgrade and expansion […]
Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty
Despite the office being closed since March 13th, the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) continues to find ways to engage its members and support the […]
Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years
Florida drivers paid an average price of $1.88 per gallon on Memorial Day. That was 77 cents less than last year’s holiday, and the lowest Memorial Day […]
Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th
According to the site wdwinfo.com, Walt Disney World could open its gates on July 11th. Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, […]
In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors
“In Small Town USA, neighbors help neighbors.” It’s a phrase that first gained traction when a random act of kindness by two of your High Springs […]
Newberry offering COVID-19 testing
The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Fire Station (310 NW […]
Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census
According to the Census 2020 website Census takers will begin going door to door in June to count people who have not responded to the 2020 […]
Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs
The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies
Life South is offering free screening for all eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies. The test is authorized by the FDA and detects if you have developed […]
Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 Testing in Archer begins on June 2nd from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Archer Fire Station located at 17128 SW Archer Road, Archer. The deadline […]
NOAA’s ‘above normal’ 2020 hurricane season forecast is the new normal
The Center Square – The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned there is a 60 percent chance for another “above normal” hurricane season in the Atlantic […]
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire […]
The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Pursuing truth until the end: Remembering Ravi Zacharias
With deep sadness, we at the National Christian Foundation mourn the passing of the great Christian apologist and our friend, Ravi Zacharias. Our prayers are with […]
Florida faith leaders see hope in face of COVID-19
Despite all the losses, challenges and restrictions brought on by the coronavirus, some faith leaders are leaning in to help find solutions to common problems. In […]