Government + Politics

Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program anticipated December 5th-10th

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The anticipated […]

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Rubio calls for more small business loan money in compromise COVID-19 relief bill

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

The Center Square – The $908 billion pandemic stimulus compromise package being discussed in the U.S. Senate is a hopeful sign of progress, Florida Republican U.S. […]

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What’s Good? Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau wins the “Henry Award”

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

Alachua County is pleased to announce that the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) “What’s Good” weekly event guide received the state’s highest honor, the […]

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Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 3, 2020

Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a residential house fire on Wednesday. According to the release, at approximately 11:20 am, […]

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Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 2, 2020

Multiple agencies will be working together to help individuals restore suspended or revoked driver licenses in a virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic on February 1 […]

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Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals

Suzette Cook

Dec 2, 2020

Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]

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Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will receive recognition this week in two ceremonies to honor their ultimate sacrifice to the FHP and the citizens they serve. […]

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New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]

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Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: The Johnson Dock and […]

Crime

Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting call on Sunday, November 29th at approximately 1:46 AM. GPD officers found two persons that were shot in […]

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In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

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Despite confusion, thousands of former Florida felons voted successfully

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future elections. Conflicting court […]

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Court backlog trims Florida’s prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Center Square – With a pandemic induced backlog of 31,000 pending felony cases idling in Florida courts, the state’s prison population has declined by 7,000 […]

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High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

Suzette Cook

Nov 27, 2020

The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]

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County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]

Business

Economists project mid-2021 turnaround for Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Center Square – Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry will begin to rebound about mid-2021 with the number of visitors forecast to be near pre-pandemic levels […]

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City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

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Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]

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Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors

Suzette Cook

Nov 25, 2020

The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]

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City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth (G4G) research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the […]

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Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]

Business

Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]

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Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]

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