The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Jun 7, 2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
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The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Eary led Belleview to a national ranking and undefeated start to the 2020 season
Jun 7, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lailah Eary of the Belleview High School softball team. Eary was a career .400 hitter for the Rattlers, as well as […]
Senior Spotlight: Reynolds was a fierce competitor for Williston
Jun 6, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Michael Reynolds of the Williston High School football and baseball teams. He is the twin brother of Madison Reynolds, who played […]
School Board receives hundreds of emails requesting school name change
Jun 6, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke has requested that the School Board of Alachua County discuss the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary School at […]
High Springs PD and the Basketball Cop Foundation building relationships with kids through sports
Jun 5, 2020
Jason Taylor and Adam Joy were on a mission. The School Resource Officers from the High Springs Police Department drove through local neighborhoods passing […]
Senior Spotlight: Lewis’ live bat led Columbia to a 9-3 start in 2020
Jun 5, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Caroline Lewis of the Columbia (Lake City) softball team. Lewis was a career .359 hitter with 60 hits, 49 runs scored, […]
Florida teachers’ union submits plan to reopen schools for fall
Jun 4, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s 12 public universities plan to reopen campuses in August, and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) is soon expected to outline […]
Senior Spotlight: Madison Reynolds, a four year starter at Williston, moving on to Jacksonville University
Jun 4, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Madison Reynolds of the Williston High School softball team. Reynolds was a 4-year Varsity starter who played multiple positions. Reynolds was […]
UF issues draft of Fall 2020 reopening plan
Jun 3, 2020
The University of Florida is planning a “broad reopening of campus for the fall semester” and has issued a draft of its reopening plan that addresses […]
Avery heading to UF after stellar water polo career at Gainesville High
Jun 3, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lucas Avery of Gainesville High School. Avery was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team, where he was […]
UF Health students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps
Jun 2, 2020
Students from across UF Health have teamed up to assess and meet the needs of Gainesville’s citizens through the creation of a new organization, the UF […]
You are cordially invited to attend the Oak View Middle School virtual Spring Concert
Jun 2, 2020
“Hello from Carnegie Hall,” Oak View Middle School Band Teacher Lori Pirzer says as she stands in front of a virtual backdrop image of the legendary […]
Versatile Welborn did it all for the state champion Williston Red Devils
Jun 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Cade Welborn of the Williston baseball team. Welborn, who played shortstop, second base, and pitcher, is versatile with the ability to […]
UF Health pediatrician answers questions about child vaccinations and COVID-19
Jun 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 virus has taken hold throughout the country, another health phenomenon has emerged: Childhood immunization rates have fallen. Compared with 2019, vaccinations decreased gradually […]
National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner’s highlights
Jun 1, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Payton Bumgarner of Gainesville High School. Bumgarner was a four-year varsity player for the GHS girls’ tennis team. She […]
The GOOD news this week… 05-31-2020
May 31, 2020
Here are ninestories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Senior Spotlight: Mitchum’s bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019
May 30, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dave Mitchum of the Santa Fe High School baseball team in Alachua. Mitchum was off to a great start in his […]
In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum
May 30, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From an anonymous donor helping out the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, to good news on […]
Applications open for District’s Blue School Grant Program on June 1st
May 30, 2020
Now entering the fifth year of its Blue School Grant Program, the St. Johns River Water Management District anticipates offering up to $20,000 in grants for […]
Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith’s career at Williston
May 29, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Weston Smith of the Williston baseball team. He is the son of head baseball coach Jim Smith. Weston was a two-year […]
What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions
May 29, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke and other officials representing Alachua Public Schools answered parent and teacher questions ranging from graduation plans to the future […]
Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle
May 28, 2020
Last week, the staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo said goodbye to the zoo’s beloved longtime resident bald eagle. Not only will […]
Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside
May 28, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lauren Shaw of Eastside High School. Shaw was a cross country team captain and also ran track for the Lady Rams. […]
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight
May 28, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host the district’s second Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to respond to […]