Government + Politics

Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

The Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) currently has vacancies, including one alternate member. County residents with a knowledge of local history are encouraged to apply, and […]

Government + Politics

Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue

Suzette Cook

Sep 16, 2020

The City of Archer has 12 months to come up with a way to provide fire rescue services since receiving notice from Alachua County Fire Rescue […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park

Suzette Cook

Sep 16, 2020

One by one residents of Gilchrist County stood and introduced themselves to their neighbors. In a meeting of 80 residents in opposition to a planned RV […]

Government + Politics

A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 16, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As experts and policymakers increasingly turn to the oceans for solutions to address climate change, there are growing calls to protect it. The […]

Government + Politics

Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Levy County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 15, 2020

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY… The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is […]

Government + Politics

Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more

Suzette Cook

Sep 15, 2020

The City of Archer Commission tabled a resolution at the Sept. 14th meeting that would have adopted the Florida governor’s Plan for Recovery because it would […]

Government + Politics

Couple rescued from sinkhole in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2020

Multiple agencies responded to a call for help in High Springs in the early morning hours of Sunday. Just before 2:00AM, the High Springs Fire Department, […]

Business

Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales

Suzette Cook

Sep 14, 2020

Gilchrist County residents will vote Nov. 3rd on whether to allow alcohol sales within the county on Sundays. Currently, ordinance 6-1 reads: “No alcoholic beverages […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Chairman Robert Hutchinson responds to State order to reopen bars

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2020

Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert Hutchinson wrote an open letter about the State Order to reopen bars, and posted it on social media. Here […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 13, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: There was a fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium […]

Government + Politics

Levy County detectives arrest serial car thief

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 12, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission combined forces to stop a serial thief operating […]

Business

State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 12, 2020

As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]

Government + Politics

City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 12, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission approved a temporary repeal of its open container law, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, in support of a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the creation […]

Government + Politics

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 9, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 4900 block of NW 20th Terrace this morning at approximately 3:55AM in reference to an armed robbery of […]

Government + Politics

Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm

Suzette Cook

Sep 9, 2020

She arrived in Newberry by rail car two weeks ago as discreetly as a 144,000 pound power transformer could. And two weeks later, on a quiet […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza

Staff Reports

Sep 8, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery early this morning to a Domino’s Pizza location at the 2100 block of SW 13th […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 8, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking help in locating Stephen Cox, who was last seen on September 3rd, 2019. His vehicle was found […]

Government + Politics

On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors

Suzette Cook

Sep 7, 2020

A public hearing to discuss a proposed 374 RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County […]

Government + Politics

City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 7, 2020

Due to the effects of the pandemic, the City of Gainesville announces the following changes to City parking restrictions and requirements: The grace period for neighborhood […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 6, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]

Government + Politics

County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 5, 2020

Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Overnight: Six shot at early morning Williston block party

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 5, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of a staged protest turned block party in East Williston to reports of individuals shot. At the […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented

Suzette Cook

Sep 4, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all local governments to report any COVID-19 response activities in writing. On Friday (Sept. 4th) DeSantis issued the following statement: “Per […]