Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]

Government + Politics

Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]

Government + Politics

Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]

Government + Politics

Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 21, 2020

As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]

Government + Politics

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]

Government + Politics

Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]

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 […]