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

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 15, 2020

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

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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The GOOD news this week... 06-14-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 14, 2020

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

Education

Senior Spotlight: Geiger's all-state performance for Williston leads to scholarship at North Florida

Mike Ridaught

Jun 12, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Miranda Geiger of the Williston High School softball team.  Geiger was a 4-year starter, three time All-State, and All-Area selection.  Academically, […]

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Florida taps into $474 million in federal aid to prepare schools for August classes

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 12, 2020

The Center Square – Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students will return to on-site classes in more than 4,000 schools across the state in August, Gov. Ron […]

Education

A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 11, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Briana Robinson of Belleview High School.  Robinson was on the Rattlers’ swimming and softball teams. She excelled on the diamond and […]

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Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High's team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke

Mike Ridaught

Jun 10, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team.  Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]

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Duthu's stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy

Mike Ridaught

Jun 9, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School.  Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]

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Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

Jun 8, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams.  Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]

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The GOOD news this week... 06-07-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 7, 2020

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