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Government + Politics

UF Law Conservation Clinic hosts water resources act and public interest discussion

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 8, 2020

Florida’s Constitution and its environmental laws reference the “public interest” repeatedly, usually with little explanation; for example, Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes cites “public interest” […]

Developer of RV resort gets green light in Newberry

Suzette Cook

Dec 8, 2020

The City of Newberry took another step toward promoting the sports tourism industry by approving a Special Exception application that will allow a luxury RV resort […]

Government + Politics

Florida lawmakers to again ponder pulling the plug on red light cameras

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 8, 2020

The Center Square – According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 63 Florida cities were operating 638 red light cameras in 2018. […]

Government + Politics

New Gainesville CRA Business Improvement Grant Program accepting applications

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 7, 2020

Gainesville business owners of establishments within the new, single-district Community Reinvestment Area are encouraged to apply for financial incentives to help improve business storefronts. The new […]

Government + Politics

COVID-19 update, High Springs redevelopment plan on County Commission agenda

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 7, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will tackle a 53-item agenda during a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Regular Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. and […]

Florida businesses to see 2021 unemployment tax increase, workers’ compensation rate cut

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 7, 2020

The Center Square – Florida businesses will pay higher unemployment taxes but lower workers’ compensation rates in 2021, a bad news-good news scenario fostered by the […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, High Springs, Kirby Farms

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 6, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets advanced to the state finals with […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest double homicide suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired at the 2900 block of NE 17th Drive on Friday. According to the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Housing Program awarded over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

The Alachua County Housing Program has been awarded funding, through the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), in the amount of $556,533.00 to assist with back rental, mortgage, […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire at the 800 block of NE 23rd Street at approximately 11:20 am on […]

Government + Politics

Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Marion County after more than 35 years as a fugitive

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

Ocala – The US Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging Howard D. Farley, Jr. (72, Weirsdale) with passport fraud. Farley was arrested on December 2nd. […]

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 […]

Government + Politics

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. […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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, […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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. […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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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