UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates
Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]
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UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates
Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]
Bronson High’s Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Xavier Guyton of Bronson High School. Guyton will participate in football, basketball, and weightlifting during his senior year. Last year […]
Breaking News: Florida judge lifts stay; gives local control to districts in reopening schools
Updated: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Leon County Circuit Judge lifted an automatic stay after the state appealed his decision to grant the Florida Education Association’s (FEA) […]
County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class
As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]
Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson
Last week the University of Clemson football team added former Union County High School star running back C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Spiller will be […]
Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start
The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]
Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jairus Brantley of Gainesville Christian, and if you are watching the Warriors play sports, chances are Brantley will be on […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week
While planning a return to school next week, Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages all our neighbors to put safety first. Emergency responders from Gainesville Fire Rescue will […]
Florida judge rules in favor of teachers union
A Leon County Circuit Judge has ruled in favor of the Florida Education Association in a case against the forced reopening of brick and mortar schools […]
School Board facing fiscal emergency
Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Amariaun Dallas of Bronson High School. Dallas will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]
Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Spencer will play football and baseball for the Wolves this season. Spencer, who […]
Williston High School’s Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land him a college scholarship in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Tiger Days of Williston High School. Days will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020
Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th
The Center Square – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted 11-5 on Friday to allow fall sports practices to begin Aug. […]
Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]
With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]
County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training
At yesterday’s Alachua County Commission Meeting the Commission took the following actions: (1) authorized $750,000 of CARES Act money to facilitate additional digital teacher training and […]
Public school uncertainties
Michigan education administrators by mid-August usually are well prepared for public school openings right after Labor Day. Not this year. Mike Burde, veteran assistant superintendent for […]
Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date
With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]
Newberry High’s Paige Dinges looks to spike her volleyball career with a state championship in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Paige Dinges of Newberry High School. Dinges will play middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team this year. She’s been […]
Bronson High School’s Thomas Kerrin shoots for a perfect season in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thomas Kerrin of Bronson High School. Kerrin will play football, basketball, and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. […]
When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors meeting approaching this Friday, several area head football coaches offered their thoughts on whether the […]