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Alachua County athletic director issues warning for crowd size and lack of face masks at football games

Suzette Cook

Sep 15, 2020

The athletic director for Alachua County Public Schools said he has put six high schools on notice after receiving photographs of packed stands from concerned parents […]

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GFR crews respond to second fire on UF campus

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 15, 2020

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Gainesville Fire Rescue crews were notified by University Police of an institutional fire alarm at Norman Hall. Arriving units found heavy smoke throughout the building. It […]

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Fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium puts Gainesville Fire Rescue crews into full response

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 13, 2020

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Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) were alerted to an institutional building fire on the South side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium; home of the Florida […]

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Newberry escapes close call with Trenton 20-17

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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Newberry upended Trenton for a narrow 20-17 victory at Newberry High on September 11 in week two of the high school football season. The Panthers broke […]

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Williston runs away from North Florida Educational 22-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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The Williston Red Devils bounced back from a tough loss last week to upend North Florida Educational 22-6 in week two of high school football action. […]

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Union County rallies past Dixie County 18-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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Union County upended Dixie County for a narrow 18-14 victory in a Florida high school football matchup. The clock was the only thing that stopped Lake […]

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Oakleaf rolls over Buchholz 35-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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Thanksgiving turkeys don’t get baked as thoroughly as Orange Park Oakleaf cooked Gainesville Buchholz during this 35-14 decision on September 11 in Florida football action. The […]

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Bronson Eagles continue their winning blueprint over Halifax Academy 36-26

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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The Bronson Eagles were flying high again, defeating Halifax Academy of Daytona Beach 36-26. It was the second straight year Bronson defeated Halifax. Mixing just the […]

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Aucilla Christian maulsSt. Francis 43-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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It was a full-on assault as Monticello Aucilla Christian disposed of Gainesville St. Francis by a 43-6 score in a Florida high school football matchup on […]

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Gainesville stonewalls Santa Fe 14-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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High School Football Game of the Week Dominating defense was the calling card of Gainesville on Friday as it blanked Santa Fe 14-0 in the High […]

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Bradford blanks Keystone Heights 26-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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No need for worry, Bradford’s defense took care of business on Friday, notching a 26-0 shutout of Keystone Heights in a Florida high school football matchup. […]

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PK Yonge breaks past Eastside 44-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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P. K. Yonge didn’t tinker around with Eastside. A 44-21 result offered a strong testament in the win column. The Blue Wave’s reign showed as they […]

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Oak Hall engulfs Master’s Academy 46-12

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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Gainesville Oak Hall’s river of points eventually washed away Masters Academy Of Vero Beach in a 46-12 offensive cavalcade in Florida high school football on September […]

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Branford shuts down Bell 28-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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The Branford Buccaneers kept their winning ways going for a second straight week, defeating the Bell Bulldogs 28-6 in week two of the high school football […]

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Hawthorne routs Zarepath 54-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets extended its winning ways with an overwhelming 54-0 rout of Zarepath of Jacksonville in week two of high school football. After defeating Newberry […]

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Alachua County rolls out new fleet of school buses

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 11, 2020

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In just the first week of school, Alachua County Public Schools has put 40 brand new school buses on the road, and another 40 will be […]

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Friday Night Game of the Week: Gainesville-Santa Fe showdown highlights week two

Mike Ridaught

Sep 11, 2020

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Tonight is week two of the high school football season. Gainesville High School will travel to Santa Fe (Alachua) for Senior Night as part of our […]

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Senior Spotlight: Hunter Cornwall of Hope Christian wants to lead the Lions past Riverside Friday night

Mike Ridaught

Sep 10, 2020

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Today’s rising senior spotlight is on Hunter Cornwall of Hope Christian Academy of Starke. Cornwall will play 6-man football, basketball, and baseball during his senior season. […]

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Classrooms reopen around the world

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

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Sporting backpacks laden with fresh notebooks and sharpened pencils, millions of children in countries around the world returned to school in recent weeks. Many expressed excitement […]

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29 Alachua County high school students named National Merit semifinalists

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

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It was announced this week that 29 Alachua County Public School students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. According to […]

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Senior Spotlight: Taylor Kendrick’s speed and strength leads the Blue Wave into 2020

Mike Ridaught

Sep 9, 2020

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Today our senior spotlight is on Taylor Kendrick of P.K. Yonge High School. Kendrick plays football and will run track for the Blue Wave. He will […]

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Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won’t perform on fields

Suzette Cook

Sep 9, 2020

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Alachua County Parent Jeni Smith launched a petition against the school district limiting marching bands from performing on the field and serving as pep bands only. […]

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Bell sweeps Union County in season opener

Mike Ridaught

Sep 7, 2020

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On Friday night, the Bell volleyball team swept visiting Union County (Lake Butler) 25-16, 25-23, 25-13 to move to 1-0 on the season. Senior Taria Liles […]

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Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals for children through December

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 7, 2020

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Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer free meals to all Alachua […]