Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st
The School Board of Alachua County has approved the reopening of public schools on August 31st and will move forward with the current plan that gives […]
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Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st
The School Board of Alachua County has approved the reopening of public schools on August 31st and will move forward with the current plan that gives […]
The search for substitute teachers is in full swing
While details about the 2020-2021 school year are still being finalized in Alachua County, the search of substitute teachers is on. According to the Bureau of […]
Wednesday school board meeting to be aired on Channel 12
The City of Gainesville and the Alachua County Commission have postponed a joint meeting to discuss COVID-19 with the University of Florida so that the School […]
Bradford High School’s A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and seven college scholarship offers
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on A’dontae Balfour of Bradford High School in Starke. Balfour will play football, basketball, and run track his senior year. His […]
County commission wants Gainesville to give school board Channel 12 spot for reopening meeting
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners wants a joint meeting with the City of Gainesville and UF to be rescheduled so that the school board […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month
Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]
Teachers wonder whether to stay or go
Catherine Good, 58, never dreamed she’d retire from teaching during a global pandemic. “When the whole COVID thing came up, then it was like, OK, is […]
Trenton High’s Alex Brown shoots for back-to-back playoff appearances for the Tigers in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Alex Brown of Trenton High School. Brown will play football and participate in weightlifting for the Tigers during his senior […]
Child Safety Awareness Month: Motorists are reminded to drive safely with and around children as the school year begins
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recognizes August as Child Safety Awareness Month and reminds motorists to do their part […]
State championship in basketball and football? Hawthorne High School’s Dre Lawrence shooting for the stars this season
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Dre Lawrence of Hawthorne High School. Lawrence will participate in football and basketball this year for the Hornets. He was […]
Bell High School’s Jordan Hernandez is ready to prove the critics wrong in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jordan Hernandez of Bell High School. Hernandez will play football and baseball for the Bulldogs during his senior season. In […]
The GOOD news this week…
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Newberry High’s Leontre’ Robinson ready to lead Panthers to a state championship in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Leontre’ Robinson of Newberry High School. Robinson will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. His favorite high […]
“Flash” Gordon leading Hurricane secondary in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jerohn Gordon of Gainesville High School. Gordon will participate in football and track & field during his senior year for the […]
Brown wants to lead Dixie County to seventh straight post-season appearance
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Keatan Brown of the Dixie County High School football team. Brown will play fullback and linebacker for the Bears this […]
Why is the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo still closed?
As the closures and restrictions due to the current health crisis stretch past the four-month mark, many of us are longing to participate in the activities […]
The GOOD news this week… 07-26-2020
Here are 11 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Newberry High’s Kobe Delima hopes to run wild again for the Panthers
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Kobe Delima of Newberry High School. Delima will play football and basketball his senior year. He’ll be a shooting guard […]
Mills ponders five college scholarship offers while anchoring the Hornets defensive line
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thurman Mills of Hawthorne High School. Mills will participate in football and basketball for the Hornets. Last year as a […]
DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear
In just seven minutes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a statement on July 22nd that ranged from empathy for teachers concerned about reentering the classroom to […]
Rising Senior Spotlight: Bell High School’s Trent Steedley set to anchor the defense
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trent Steedley of Bell High School. Steedley is a defensive tackle for the Bulldogs’ football team. Last year, he finished […]
Dixie County High’s Sam Cannon is gunning for an undefeated season
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sam Cannon of Dixie County High School. Cannon will play football and baseball for the Bears. One of his best […]
Florida’s largest teachers’ union sues to stop school reopening mandate
The Center Square – Florida’s largest teachers union filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Florida Department of Education’s mandate that all schools reopen next month and […]