Business

Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 12, 2020

On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Business

October opens with a 10 cent jump at the pump

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 7, 2020

Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week. This was the fourth consecutive month that began with higher gas prices; each one […]

Business

Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project

Suzette Cook

Oct 7, 2020

The Alachua Board of County Commissioners voted to deny the application for a special exception to allow a major utility project to build in Archer. Archer […]

Business

County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited

Suzette Cook

Oct 6, 2020

Since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared on Oct. 2nd that cities and counties cannot collect on any fines resulting from noncompliance with COVID-19 emergency orders, […]

Business

City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 5, 2020

On Saturday night, the City of Gainesville closed a local nightclub for occupancy violations and warned other businesses to follow rules despite the Phase 3 state […]

Business

Gainesville firm wins NASA contract

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at […]

Business

Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]

Business

County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]

Business

High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]

Business

Empire Strikes Back makes a 40th anniversary comeback at local Regal Cinemas

Suzette Cook

Sep 25, 2020

Tonight, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” will roll that famous intro story on the screen as the orchestra plays that epic opening song. In […]

Business

Amazon’s new delivery station in Gainesville is officially open for business.

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

Amazon welcomed associates inside the nearly 75,000 square-foot building for the first time this month to celebrate its first day of operation. The delivery station has already […]

Business

Florida gas prices continue to tick down

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2020

Florida drivers saw another round of discounts at the pump last week. The state average declined 4 cents per gallon, for a total discount of 7 cents […]

Business

Florida gas prices slip despite Hurricane Sally

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 17, 2020

Florida gas prices were drifting lower while Hurricane Sally’s attack on the gulf coastline. Ten crude oil refineries, with a total processing capacity of 2.64 million barrels […]

Business

Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales

Suzette Cook

Sep 14, 2020

Gilchrist County residents will vote Nov. 3rd on whether to allow alcohol sales within the county on Sundays. Currently, ordinance 6-1 reads: “No alcoholic beverages […]

Business

State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 12, 2020

As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]

Business

Florida gas prices hit 6-month highs; but lowest Labor Day in 16 years

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 9, 2020

Florida gas prices jumped 13 cents early last week. Drivers are now paying the highest price for gasoline since March. “Florida drivers are now feeling the […]

Business

Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 7, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. employment is dire. Economists estimate that 1 in 5 workers have lost their jobs. As a result, many […]

Business

Florida gas prices hold steady after Hurricane Laura

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 3, 2020

Florida gas prices have held relatively steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The region is home to nearly half of total petroleum refining capacity in […]

Local News

West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer

Suzette Cook

Sep 1, 2020

More than three dozen golfers and residents of West End, Tioga and neighboring developments marched along Newberry Road in front of the now defunct West End […]

Business

West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning

Suzette Cook

Aug 31, 2020

West End resident and avid golfer Susie Prewitt likes to tell the story of the hole in one she got at West End Golf course. Prewitt, […]

Business

Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Home sales activity in July was very positive and show that home sales were up by 10.6% year over year. In other good news, the average […]

Business

Florida gas prices remain low as two storms target the gulf coast

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Florida gas prices continue to drift lower, even as two tropical systems move toward the gulf coast. The state average price for gasoline is $2.07 per gallon, yet […]