Government + Politics

Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 19, 2020

Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]

Government + Politics

Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020

Suzette Cook

Nov 19, 2020

Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]

Government + Politics

Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair

Suzette Cook

Nov 18, 2020

Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]

Government + Politics

Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]

Business

Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]

Government + Politics

Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Budget Department wins award

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]

Government + Politics

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]

Business

County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe

Suzette Cook

Nov 13, 2020

Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]

Government + Politics

Eta makes landfall at Cedar Key; moving northeast

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 12, 2020

After making landfall near Cedar Key this morning, Eta has continued its northeastern track at about 13 MPH. As of this morning, Eta is currently passing […]

Government + Politics

Manual recount of Growth Management Area Charter Amendment rescheduled for Friday

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 12, 2020

The Alachua County Canvassing Board, working in consultation with Alachua County Emergency Management, has rescheduled the manual recount of the Alachua County Growth Management Area Charter […]

Government + Politics

Eta moving faster; landfall expected at 2 AM

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

The storm continues moving north, but the eye of Tropical Storm Eta continues to erode (good news!). The storm is moving faster than expected, and is […]

Government + Politics

Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, which will lead to the activation of the city’s Severe Weather and Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program tonight, […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]

Government + Politics

Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs. Thousands […]

Government + Politics

Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]

Government + Politics

High Springs hires new City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]

Government + Politics

Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]

Business

Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]

Government + Politics

County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]

Government + Politics

Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]

Government + Politics

Florida invests in short term workforce programs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state of Florida is hoping to stabilize the economy by enhancing the skills of its workforce through technical certification programs. The “Get […]