Updating Breaking News: Gas leak shuts down businesses in Butler Plaza
Sep 3, 2020
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), including the Hazardous Material (HazMat) team responded to the Esplanade at Butler Plaza due to a gas main leak at […]
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Updating Breaking News: Gas leak shuts down businesses in Butler Plaza
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), including the Hazardous Material (HazMat) team responded to the Esplanade at Butler Plaza due to a gas main leak at […]
County Commission changes CARES Act process to funnel more money to individuals and businesses
Sep 3, 2020
At a recent County Commission meeting, changes were made to funnel more of the available CARES Act money to individuals and businesses. The Commission made the […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Labor Day service schedules
Sep 3, 2020
Here are the Labor Day service schedules for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County governments: ALACHUA COUNTY Other than emergency services, all Alachua County […]
Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm at a residence
Sep 3, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 block of NE 11th Place on Wednesday at approximately 8:04 AM, in reference to reports of […]
Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits
Sep 1, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order that lifts restrictions […]
Bizarre 911 call leads Levy County detectives to kidnap victim
Sep 1, 2020
A couple on the run from Clay County authorities has been apprehended by the Levy County Sheriff’s Office following a bizarre 911 call made to the […]
169 law enforcement officers in the US have died in the line of duty in 2020; 91 from COVID-19
Sep 1, 2020
Tallahassee – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) are designating the month of September 2020, to honor the service and sacrifice […]
Gainesville police respond to shots fired; warn of alarming trend
Sep 1, 2020
At approximately 6:30PM on Monday, Gainesville Police Department units responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the 400 block of NE 11th Street. After arriving to […]
Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act
Sep 1, 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. […]
In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
Aug 30, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years
Aug 27, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA
Aug 27, 2020
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman has been appointed the next city manager of Winchester, Virginia. He is expected join its leadership team on Sept. 26. […]
Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water
Aug 27, 2020
Take an online adventure into the world of water — visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s updated educational webpages. The District’s online water education […]
Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release
Aug 26, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In line with the mission to provide further opportunities for success upon release, FDC staff collaborated with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]
Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach
Aug 25, 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, launched the first Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center (V-VEAC) July 29-31, […]
High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing
Aug 25, 2020
Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]
Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule
Aug 25, 2020
The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]
Gainesville receives grant from AARP
Aug 24, 2020
The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]
County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan
Aug 24, 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. […]
In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide
Aug 22, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An Alachua County election worker tested positive for COVID-19 […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight
Aug 21, 2020
Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]
Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19
Aug 21, 2020
An Alachua County election worker who worked at the High Springs Civic Center (Precinct 20) during the 2020 Primary Election tested positive for COVID-19. The […]
GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive
Aug 21, 2020
Members of a local Gainesville social media group are calling for protests outside Gainesville Regional Utilities office, and posting claims that their “recent GRU bill […]
Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live
Aug 21, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to complaints of individuals driving around while waving firearms near the 1400 block of NW 6th Street earlier this week. […]