U.S. to tap into oil reserves
President Joe Biden has ordered 50 million barrels of oil to be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an emergency stockpile stored in Texas and Louisiana. […]
Buchholz takes over top power poll spot
For the second time this high school football season the top two teams in The Prep Zone Power Poll met on the field. And for the […]
Update: Gainesville High cleared after bomb hoax
Update: The Gainesville Police Department reported nothing suspicious was found at GHS and the school was cleared. Students were sent home for the remainder of the […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
VA asks for input on health care system future
The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) announced today that it will hold three virtual listening sessions with stakeholders the second week of June to hear […]
ACPS food director earns national recognition
It’s her photo on the Wheaties box, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) director Maria Eunice says her recent national recognition […]
Two children hospitalized after fatal I-75 crash
Update: FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan said the driver and the deceased woman were the grandparents of the children riding in the 2020 Ford Explorer. He said to […]
Levy County brush fire hindering driver visibility
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has issued a motorist advisory due to an active five-acre forest fire south of Bronson in Levy County. The fire is […]
The streak ends: Columbia falls to St. Augustine 35-24 in regional final
The Columbia Tigers ended its season tonight with a 35-24 loss to the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets in the 6-A Region 1 Finals in Lake City. […]
Six straight: Keystone Heights stops Interlachen
The Keystone Heights Indians kept its streak alive with a 17-7 victory over the Interlachen Rams. It was the sixth straight win for the Indians, who […]
Alachua County temporarily closes Levy Loop Trail for maintenance
The Alachua County Barr Hammock Preserve – Levy Loop Trailhead (14920 S.E. 11th Drive, Micanopy) will be temporarily closed for maintenance to the levee. The trail […]
UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]
Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery early this morning to a Domino’s Pizza location at the 2100 block of SW 13th […]
Florida’s prison system under siege from COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE – The novel coronavirus death toll in Florida’s prison system reached 60 yesterday, as a massive surge of infection continues to spread between workers and […]
COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,007 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 470,386 cases as of the […]
Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team
Newberry Animal Hospital announced the addition of Dr. Ishita Shah, DVM to the staff. “You will be seeing a new doctor in our hospitals come June […]
Before you go to the Oaks Mall…
If you think your favorite store at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville was ready for business as of the May 8th re-opening, check before you make […]
A mother’s love, wisdom, and life lessons ‘caught’
As Mother’s Day arrives, I find myself reflecting more than usual on life-lessons my mom taught me. It may have to do with needing her wisdom […]
Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]