Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland
May 27, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jacob Pitts of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In six games this season, Pitts was batting .250 for the Indians. […]
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Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jacob Pitts of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In six games this season, Pitts was batting .250 for the Indians. […]
Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence
May 26, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lars Hammersmark of Gainesville High School. Hammersmark was on the varsity swim team and the GHS Water Polo team. His favorite […]
The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020
May 24, 2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team
May 24, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Autumn Oglesby of the Belleview softball team. Oglesby was named the Ocala Star-Banner pitcher of the year for the second year […]
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week
May 23, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host the district’s second Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 28 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. […]
In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners
May 23, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From face mask debates and votes, to skate park controversies, to a virtual swearing-in ceremony, it was […]
Senior Spotlight: After state final run in 2019, Chiefland’s Kaiden Baker will head to UCF
May 23, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Kaiden Baker of Chiefland High School. In six games this season, Baker hit .400 for the Indians with a team-leading seven […]
Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class
May 22, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts […]
Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz
May 21, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Evan Graetz of the Buchholz boys’ tennis team. Graetz was a district runner-up his freshman and sophomore years, but won […]
UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs
May 21, 2020
When University of Florida Health needed a massive supply of nasal swabs for expanded COVID-19 testing, the solution was right on campus and just across town. […]
Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020
May 21, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools is reaching out to its residents to ask for help in honoring the Class of 2020. Because of COVID-19, this year’s graduating […]
Florida’s public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall
May 20, 2020
The Center Square – A State University System of Florida task force is developing guidelines for how Florida’s 12 public universities can safely welcome 420,000 students […]
Tucker’s track excellence leads Buchholz to fifth straight county title
May 20, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Bailey Tucker of Buchholz High School. Tucker ran cross country and track for the Bobcats. This past fall he received a […]
The Class of 2020 will walk! District announces plans for graduation ceremonies
May 19, 2020
The Class of 2020 will have a fitting venue as they prepare to ‘cross the finish line’ and mark the end of their high school […]
Back to School? Kindergarten/new student registration and EDEP applications begin this week
May 18, 2020
With the understanding that when and how Florida schools will open are still unknown, Alachua County Public Schools is beginning registration for school and for the […]
Captain of the baseball team, co-valedictorian, and on his way to Harvard in the fall
May 18, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Alex Dang of the Eastside baseball team. Dang is a National AP Scholar, a National Merit Finalist, Co-Valedictorian, Sunshine State Scholar, […]
UF Health to provide coronavirus test-and-trace program to help reopen university
May 18, 2020
University of Florida Health is rolling out plans for a rigorous “test-and-trace” program to support the phased reopening of UF, an expansive data-driven effort that will […]
Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School
May 17, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Gabby Leffler of Bell High School. Leffler played softball, and basketball for the Lady Bulldogs. She was also on the weightlifting […]
Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field
May 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Joe Ukeiley of the Eastside baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. On the field, Ukeiley was recognized […]
Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected
May 16, 2020
Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National […]
UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools
May 15, 2020
A month ago, University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs said his strategy in dealing with COVID-19 was to “lock ourselves in place and outlast the […]
Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School
May 15, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Presley Paulling of Bell High School. Paulling played volleyball and softball, and also participated in cheerleading. She is this […]
After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball
May 14, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Corbin Grantham of Buchholz High School. Grantham, who is the son of University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, played football […]
K-12 school superintendents lay out their proposal for reopening Florida schools
May 14, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students are returning to reopened schools next academic year, but when and how they will do so in […]