Gainesville police arrest convicted felon with firearm
Oct 6, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 500 block of SW 2nd Street last Friday after several calls of multiple shots fired. After arriving […]
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Gainesville police arrest convicted felon with firearm
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 500 block of SW 2nd Street last Friday after several calls of multiple shots fired. After arriving […]
City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses
Oct 5, 2020
On Saturday night, the City of Gainesville closed a local nightclub for occupancy violations and warned other businesses to follow rules despite the Phase 3 state […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue serves up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Fire Prevention Week
Oct 3, 2020
Alachua County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years) […]
Gainesville police arrest attempted murder suspect
Oct 2, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a juvenile for attempted murder on September 26th and for firing multiple rounds into an apartment on June 18th after he […]
Gainesville firm wins NASA contract
Oct 2, 2020
NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at […]
Alachua County: Masking is essential
Sep 30, 2020
Counties and cities across Florida are working to interpret the Governor’s newest executive order and its impact on the enforcement of safety protocols during this pandemic. […]
One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election
Sep 30, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5, one week from today. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote […]
County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19
Sep 29, 2020
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a virtual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The meeting begins at 3 […]
Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations
Sep 29, 2020
The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]
Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests
Sep 29, 2020
CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]
Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow
Sep 28, 2020
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Sept. 29th from 5:30 p.m. in Trenton to share information about the Florida Multi-Use […]
County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning
Sep 28, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]
Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order
Sep 28, 2020
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]
In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park
Sep 27, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]
UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October
Sep 26, 2020
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]
Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters
Sep 26, 2020
More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
Breaking News: Florida to enter Phase 3 of reopening from COVID-19 restrictions
Sep 25, 2020
Bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, gyms and fitness centers may operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today. However, […]
UF/IFAS offering horticulture program in October
Sep 25, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for October 2020. This program is being […]
County Commission lowers millage rates
Sep 24, 2020
In a move that will save taxpayers approximately $6.5 million, the Alachua County Commission has lowered the millage rate of both the General Fund and the […]
Gainesville Fire Chief retiring
Sep 24, 2020
After 30 years of dedicated service to Gainesville neighbors and the City of Gainesville, Fire Chief Jeffrey Lane will retire from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), effective […]
State Coastal Resilience Grants deadline fast approaching
Sep 24, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Coastal Management (FCMP) and Florida Resilient Coastlines (FRCP) announce they are accepting proposals for FY 2020-2021 resilience grants […]
Supervisor of Elections awarded $700,000 grant funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
Sep 24, 2020
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections was awarded $707,606 by the Chicago-based Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL). The grant is part of the […]
County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike
Sep 24, 2020
Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases between September 7th-20th in Alachua County, Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers said the overall positivity rate in the County […]
Gainesville Police Department responds to three gun-related incidents in last two days
Sep 23, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to three separate gun-related violent incidents in the past two days. On Monday, at approximately 6PM, GPD responded to […]