Education

UF Health pediatrician answers questions about child vaccinations and COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner’s highlights

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 05-31-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 31, 2020

Here are ninestories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Education

Senior Spotlight: Mitchum’s bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Applications open for District’s Blue School Grant Program on June 1st

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith’s career at Williston

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Local News

What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside

Mike Ridaught

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. […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland

Mike Ridaught

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. […]

Education

Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 24, 2020

Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Education

Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

Education

In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: After state final run in 2019, Chiefland’s Kaiden Baker will head to UCF

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

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 […]

Education

UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

Education

Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Florida’s public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Tucker’s track excellence leads Buchholz to fifth straight county title

Mike Ridaught

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 […]