Hidden Atrocities (Part Five): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
Before spending the last 100 days researching and investigating human trafficking in North Central Florida, I thought it was primarily a big city problem. Before interviewing […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part Four): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
Human traffickers deprive their victims of the most basic human rights: freedom and security. Trafficking victims are forced into cruel and inhumane conditions and are often […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part Three): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part Two): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
“I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak… I […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part One): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you […]
A soldier’s inspiring tale of grace under fire is a lesson for today’s political unrest
Four years ago, on Veterans Day 2016, I had an unforgettable experience that directly applies to where we are right now – in post-election 2020. A […]
Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt
The Shepherd Radio Network is a group of stations in Florida that features the “Christian Teach/Talk” format. Mike Gilland is the operations manager, and hosts a daily talk […]
They ran INTO the fire: A community remembers the sacrifices made by first responders on 9/11
It was a sunny September morning in 2001 when America experienced its worst tragedy since Pearl Harbor. Two commercial airliners departed Logan International Airport in Boston bound for […]
Grill Whisperer: A Labor Day grilling feast
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to perfect […]
Grill Whisperer: “A Great Cookout begins at a great supermarket”
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]
The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend…maybe
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]
In this, the most unusual of seasons, high school football returns tonight!
High school football is here – seriously. Despite a rocky road of false starts, fluid scheduling, limited practices, and an unprecedented variable of unknowns, high schools […]
Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look
Under the greatest of circumstances, finding a new job is a challenge. There is no easy way to gain employment except through the hard work and […]
The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world
Have you ever heard the story of Leonard Spencer? During the Boer War of 1899-1902 between the British Empire and the South African Republic, Leonard was […]
This is a time for leaders to lead
There are a lot of opinions, ideologies, and philosophies about managing COVID-19. It’s not surprising. A pandemic is a complex issue with life and death decisions […]
A father’s love sometimes comes in the form of tarnished armor
My father and I played catch almost every afternoon when I was in Little League. The ball popped back and forth in our gloves in a […]
Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]
Consolidation, flexibility, early voting, and mail-in ballots will be key in the COVID-19 election cycle
Election Supervisors usually pray for two things on election days – big turnouts and no recounts. Perhaps they also hope for no hanging chads, faulty voting […]
High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash
Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]
Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash
Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]
The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?
I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]
Why does America pray?
Why do we pray? Whether it’s smooth sailing or unsteady waters, prayer has often been used to seek wisdom, demonstrate thankfulness, and discover peace in our […]
Heroes of the pandemic: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank steps into the gaps and takes on hunger
What is the biggest issue facing the world? COVID-19 might be the obvious answer, but what about before the coronavirus? Or after? At the top of […]