The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020
Jun 21, 2020
Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
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The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020
Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Versatility and a live bat earned Belleview’s Hogan a scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College
Jun 20, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Hannah Hogan of Belleview High School. Hogan, who played infield and outfield for the Rattlers’ softball team. After transferring from Lake […]
Tolodoxi: The perfect teammate helped guide the Williston Red Devils to a state title
Jun 19, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Zach Tolodoxi of Williston High School. Tolodoxi played football as a freshman and was a four-year varsity player for the Red […]
Columbia High School softball star will answer a higher calling after graduation
Jun 18, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Cadence Mirra of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Mirra’s senior campaign was off to a good start, with a .304 […]
Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl’s water polo in Alachua County
Jun 17, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Zoe Blaskowski of the Gainesville High School varsity swimming and Water Polo teams. Blaskowski went to the state swim meet as […]
School board approves renaming of elementary school
Jun 17, 2020
Dozens of people encouraged the School Board of Alachua County to approve the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary including a second grader from Glen Springs […]
Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship
Jun 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dalton Vonderstrasse of the Williston High School baseball team. Vonderstrasse played centerfield and was a part of the Red Devils’ program […]
Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely
Jun 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use nearly $1 billion in federal CARES Act funds to help schools reopen at full capacity in August, as […]
Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative
Jun 15, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced on June 12th that 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness
Jun 14, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-14-2020
Jun 14, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Senior Spotlight: Geiger’s all-state performance for Williston leads to scholarship at North Florida
Jun 12, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Miranda Geiger of the Williston High School softball team. Geiger was a 4-year starter, three time All-State, and All-Area selection. Academically, […]
Florida taps into $474 million in federal aid to prepare schools for August classes
Jun 12, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students will return to on-site classes in more than 4,000 schools across the state in August, Gov. Ron […]
A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson
Jun 11, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Briana Robinson of Belleview High School. Robinson was on the Rattlers’ swimming and softball teams. She excelled on the diamond and […]
Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke
Jun 10, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team. Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]
Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy
Jun 9, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]
Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz
Jun 8, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]
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!
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 […]