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Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]

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UF veterinarians successfully using new placenta-derived treatment for animals with severe bone loss

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

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A human placenta-derived compound developed by a University of Florida faculty member in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is being used with promising results by […]

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A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

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Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]

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Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]

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Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 1, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]

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Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

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After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]

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Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

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Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 29, 2020

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Langford won state titles in football and baseball.

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Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 27, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]

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Florida budget to be slashed, but teachers’ pay increase goes forward

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

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The Center Square — With less than a week before Florida’s new fiscal year begins, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to slash the $93.2 billion budget […]

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Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 25, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]

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Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

Jun 24, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Will Horvath of Gainesville High School. Horvath was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team at GHS. This […]

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The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

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Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

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Versatility and a live bat earned Belleview’s Hogan a scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College

Mike Ridaught

Jun 20, 2020

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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 […]

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Tolodoxi: The perfect teammate helped guide the Williston Red Devils to a state title

Mike Ridaught

Jun 19, 2020

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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 […]

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Columbia High School softball star will answer a higher calling after graduation

Mike Ridaught

Jun 18, 2020

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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 […]

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Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl’s water polo in Alachua County

Mike Ridaught

Jun 17, 2020

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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 […]

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School board approves renaming of elementary school

Suzette Cook

Jun 17, 2020

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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 […]

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Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jun 16, 2020

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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 […]

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Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 15, 2020

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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 […]

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Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 15, 2020

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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 […]

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DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 14, 2020

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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, […]

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