State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner
This week the state dropped its case against a Gainesville daycare owner whom authorities arrested in February for allegedly not reporting child abuse. On Feb. 11 […]
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State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner
This week the state dropped its case against a Gainesville daycare owner whom authorities arrested in February for allegedly not reporting child abuse. On Feb. 11 […]
Rock N’ Roll Sushi signs go up at Tioga
Signage is officially up at Rock N’ Roll Sushi in Newberry. Their new 1,950 square-foot space is located at Tioga Town Center and is “boasting concepts […]
Hotel project breaks ground in downtown Gainesville
A $35 million hotel and mixed-use downtown development project took its ceremonial first step Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony. The venture, which includes Gainesville’s first Hyatt-brand […]
Greater Gainesville unveils development initiative
The Greater Gainesville Chamber this week launched Inclusive Gainesville, a new initiative aimed at equitable economic development and inclusion. “As board chair for the Greater Gainesville […]
Publix joining local self-checkout trend
The buzz started back in March. “What’s up with the Butler Walmart?” Ashley Spencer asked fellow Gainesville Word of Mouth Facebook (GWOM) group members. “Are they […]
Regal moves back Gainesville theater openings
Update: Regal has updated its online listing of theater openings and pushed back dates for Gainesville’s locations. Regal Celebration Pointe & RPX and Regal Butler Town Center […]
High Springs businesses raise funds for Our Santa Fe River
Two businesses in High Springs raised $1,000 on Saturday to help support the Our Santa Fe River (OSFR) organization fight a bottling permit recently approved by […]
Gainesville screens still dark as Regal relaunches
Three Regal movie theaters in Gainesville went dark last March, then lit up again in time for the Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary in September. Then […]
Crowds returning to Oaks Mall as stimulus checks arrive
The sign in front of Jewelry Works at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville is meant to entice customers to come on in and splurge. “Repeat after […]
Florida gas prices rising sharply
National gas prices have spiked nearly 40 cents to $2.86 since last month’s winter storm in Texas, according to data collected by AAA. That trend is […]
Le Macaron gives Gainesville first shop of its kind
Le Macaron French Pastries, the newest business among Celebration Pointe’s growing list of dining and entertainment, celebrated its grand opening yesterday with photos, balloons and lots […]
Little Cottage MedSpa opens in High Springs
High Springs has another new and unique business. The Little Cottage is a full-service med spa/day spa located in an old Victorian house on Main Street. […]
Newberry farm auction nets record crowd and sales
A wedding planner drove away in a stretch limo, a farmer forked over $125,000 for a John Deere tractor and a thrift shop owner added a […]
Pink Flamingo Diner opens in High Springs
The Pink Flamingo Diner unveiled what it calls a “different kind of diner” with a much-anticipated grand opening to the public on Feb. 20 in High […]
Gainesville store to downsize, relocate due to pandemic changes
COVID-19 changed consumer shopping habits and has in turn prompted one Gainesville store to shutter its current location and reimagine how it will do business in […]
Vintage market debuts this weekend at Newberry cornfield
More than 40 vendors will be selling their wares at a new vintage market being held at the Newberry Cornfield Maze this weekend. The event is […]
Daycare owner arrested for not reporting child abuse
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local daycare owner today on charges of evidence destruction and failing to report child abuse, abandonment or neglect. According to […]
Peaceful Paths Pop-Up Thrift Store sprouts again
Peaceful Paths is resuming its popular Pop-Up Thrift Store this week after the pandemic paused all of the domestic violence center’s in-person events. The three-day Pop-Up […]
Local roofers working around shingle shortage
Metal or shingle? That’s the first decision that homeowners need to make when planning to have a new roof installed. Along with the price difference, local […]
Dave & Buster’s open for business in Celebration Pointe
Dave & Buster’s, the restaurant, sports bar and gaming center complex, hosts the grand opening of its Gainesville store today. The 18,500-square-foot space is the newest […]
Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally to restart its engines
The Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally—a regular feature on the city’s food and music scene – shut down in March due to the pandemic, but now […]
Popular sportscaster joins Mainstreet Daily News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (January 26, 2021) He was known in Jacksonville as the “Voice of the Ospreys,” but around town here in Gainesville he’s the uncontested high […]
J.C. Derrick appointed Mainstreet Daily News publisher
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (January 25, 2021) After a nationwide search, veteran journalist and former Capitol Hill beat reporter J.C. Derrick has been appointed publisher of Mainstreet Daily […]
Dave & Buster’s hiring for new Gainesville store
An interviewing event at the Hotel Indigo this week is helping the new Gainesville location of Dave & Buster’s move closer to its February grand opening. […]