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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 […]

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Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mike Ridaught

May 28, 2020

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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. […]

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Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mike Ridaught

May 27, 2020

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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. […]

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Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

May 26, 2020

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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 […]

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The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 24, 2020

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

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Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team

Mike Ridaught

May 24, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

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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. […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mike Ridaught

May 23, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

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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 […]

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Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

May 21, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

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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. […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

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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 […]

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

Mike Ridaught

May 20, 2020

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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 […]

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The Class of 2020 will walk! District announces plans for graduation ceremonies

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

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The Class of 2020 will have a fitting venue as they prepare to ‘cross the finish line’ and mark the end of their high school […]

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Back to School? Kindergarten/new student registration and EDEP applications begin this week

Mainstreet Daily News

May 18, 2020

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With the understanding that when and how Florida schools will open are still unknown, Alachua County Public Schools is beginning registration for school and for the […]

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Captain of the baseball team, co-valedictorian, and on his way to Harvard in the fall

Mike Ridaught

May 18, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Alex Dang of the Eastside baseball team. Dang is a National AP Scholar, a National Merit Finalist, Co-Valedictorian, Sunshine State Scholar, […]

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UF Health to provide coronavirus test-and-trace program to help reopen university

Bill Levesque | UF Health

May 18, 2020

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University of Florida Health is rolling out plans for a rigorous “test-and-trace” program to support the phased reopening of UF, an expansive data-driven effort that will […]

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Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

May 17, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Gabby Leffler of Bell High School. Leffler played softball, and basketball for the Lady Bulldogs. She was also on the weightlifting […]

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Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field

Mike Ridaught

May 16, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Joe Ukeiley of the Eastside baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. On the field, Ukeiley was recognized […]

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Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected

Mainstreet Daily News

May 16, 2020

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Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National […]