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Taryn Ashby is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter based in Gainesville. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, specializing in journalism, and a graduate certificate in new media and journalism from Villanova University. Taryn loves participating in sports and outdoor activities, especially going to the beach.
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Local doctor becomes GNV’s Sandy Sprint leader
Mar 13, 2023
Gainesville woman survived ovarian cancer and now raises funds for research.
Marine named 2022 Veteran of the Year
Feb 24, 2023
Rep. Kat Cammack honored Ansil Lewis Friday in Gainesville.
SBAC approves new student fee, fine waiver policy
Feb 24, 2023
School board also accepts new job descriptions.
North Florida breaks ground for new medical campus
Feb 23, 2023
HCA North Florida Hosptial also celebrates its 50th anniversary during event.
Levy: Workshop discusses animal shelter zoning
Feb 22, 2023
Animal rescuers tell board how essential shelters are to county.
Newberry selects firm for wastewater engineering
Feb 21, 2023
Mayor says city holding on to 15 acres on wastewater property for potential meat process plant.
Second annual Sandy Sprint 5K returns in March
Feb 20, 2023
Run/walk honors life of Sandy Rollman and raises money for cancer research.
ACSO holds procession for fallen deputy
Feb 17, 2023
Area law enforcement escorts one of their own to funeral home on Friday.
Lincoln Middle School student wins spelling bee
Feb 15, 2023
Westin Martin will advance to regional spelling bee in Jacksonville.
Steve Spurrier receives his own street
Feb 10, 2023
Gator legend can officially drive down his own street at Celebration Pointe.
SBAC makes changes to summer camp policies
Feb 9, 2023
Board votes on proposals to increase camp rates and counselor pay.
Six ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the area
Feb 7, 2023
Art, food, live music and movies are all part of local offerings
SBAC weighs new job description standards
Feb 6, 2023
Tuesday meeting to also cover new fees, fines policies.
Gas prices drop for first time in weeks
Feb 6, 2023
Price per gallon in Florida decreased eight cents.
Robotics competition returns to Alachua County
Feb 2, 2023
Nearly 250 students gathered to compete in VEX Robotics Competition.
Pump prices continue to climb in Florida
Jan 31, 2023
Florida gas prices increase 15 cents over last week.
Karen Kearney named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Jan 26, 2023
Buchholz teacher selected at annual Alachua County Public Schools ceremony.
Students present Williamsville colonial village
Jan 26, 2023
Williams Elementary School fifth graders create village to show different aspects of colonial life.
Special guest visits Newberry Elementary
Jan 24, 2023
Finlee Messer proves to students that everyone is a “wonder.”
GNV4ALL speaker discusses equity in Gainesville
Jan 18, 2023
Zeriah Folston gives keynote message at Wednesday’s general body meeting.