Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order
Editor’s Note While it is not the intent of Mainstreet Daily News to promote, endorse, or denounce the actions of a subject in an article, we […]
County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system
As the deadline to renegotiate a radio contract between Alachua County and GRU approaches, the Board of County Commissioners will need to decide which avenue to […]
Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20
All employees at Publix Super Markets will be required to wear face masks starting April 20, a company spokesperson said. Two employees at two stores in […]
Oak Hammock, Parklands Care retirement communities on list of facilities with COVID-19 cases
By Suzette Cook/Staff Writer Mainstreet Daily News Two long-term care facilities in Alachua County are named on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard as having […]
Florida governor: Schools will remain online through end of school year
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on April 18th that all K-12 schools in Florida will remain online and will not reopen their doors through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. “We spoke with folks throughout […]
Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
Updated at 3pm A second Publix employee in Gainesville tested positive for COVID-19 at a separate location, it was learned this afternoon. Employees at the Publix […]
Archer plans for new playground and splash park
At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]
EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees
EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]
Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the online “Connect” system used for Floridians seeking unemployment benefits has been inundated and not working as smoothly as he […]
Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall
Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]
COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan
In a perfect world, the 5-year plan presented by Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) Chief Harold Theus to the county commission on April 14th would be […]
Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida
“This has been a challenging event for public health,” Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County told county commissioners as he […]
County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson is expected to amend Emergency Order 2020-12 on April 15th to allow one person per every 750 […]
Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers
Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]
County receives more than 500 reports of emergency order violations and concerns
Citizens needing clarification or who are upset with violations of state and local emergency orders have reported more than 500 via the COVID-19 Community Resource Portal. […]
School Board set to establish virtual meeting protocol
Alachua County Public School Superintendent Karen Clarke will recommend that the school board adopt a virtual meeting policy at the April 14th meeting. The School Board […]
Mayor Poe warns of fraudulent calls and emails about stimulus checks
City of Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe warned citizens during a recent COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall that a scam has been detected in Alachua County. “There is […]
Peacebuilding organization offers stay-at-home coping techniques
Four questions posted on your refrigerator door could help families deal with conflicts at home that arise during the stress of parents and kids being cooped […]
CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive
Pastor Gary Bracewell and his wife Linda like to have fun, and the Easter photo contest has been a tradition at their CLF Church in Newberry […]
Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross
Westside Baptist Church Pastor David Chauncey wanted to put something together for his congregation this Easter weekend even though “we can’t come together as a church […]
Caring Card drive reaches out to High Springs senior citizens
Grab some paint or crayons, practice your rhyming skills and get creative is the request of the High Springs Fire Department in an effort to reach […]
Gainesville nurse resigns to answer calling in New York City hospital
Editor’s Note This is the fourth article in a series entitled “Frontline NYC” by Mainstreet Daily News Staff Writer Suzette Cook about the experiences of nurses […]
Online workshop aims to help families build peace at home
Zoom workshop tonight! Interested in learning techniques to cope with the new normal of being at home? You’re invited to join a one-hour Zoom workshop TONIGHT […]