Government + Politics

Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 10, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two traffic homicides over the weekend. The first incident occurred at 5:18PM on Sunday when GPD officers answered […]

Government + Politics

We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds

Suzette Cook

Aug 10, 2020

Alachua County small and medium businesses that are in compliance with the county COVID-19 Emergency Order can start applying for $15 million in CARES Act […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]

Government + Politics

Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 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

COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Lake City

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

NOTE: THERE IS A LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE COLUMBIA COUNTY TESTING SITE. Please review and share the dates that COVID-19 will be conducted by Columbia and Hamilton County Health […]

Government + Politics

We tested It: Navigating the CARES Act individual application? Here’s the step-by-step process

Suzette Cook

Aug 6, 2020

If you are applying for a piece of the $21 million in Alachua County CARES Act funds earmarked to help those residents financially impacted by the […]

Government + Politics

New census deadline could cost Florida billions in federal funding, third new congressional seat

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

The Center Square – The U.S. Census Bureau’s new deadline to finish the decennial headcount likely ensures census undercounts in Florida that could cost the state […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis: ER visits better metric in gauging COVID-19’s spread, severity

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 5, 2020

The Center Square – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly stressed in April and May that the positivity rate of mass COVID-19 tests was a better way […]

Government + Politics

County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 4, 2020

The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications to fill openings for a new Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC). When, where, and how the CCAC will meet […]

Government + Politics

DJ says he’s coming, Gilchrist County says no way

Suzette Cook

Aug 4, 2020

An Orlando-based DJ says he is part of a movement and anybody not onboard with him hosting huge music events during a pandemic at Ginnie Springs […]

Government + Politics

County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Aug 4, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners issued an Emergency Purchase Order to fund an air purification system in the Alachua County Jail. The purchase order, […]

Government + Politics

High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]

Covid-19

Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 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. […]

Covid-19

County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 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. […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]

Covid-19

State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias. As the state continues to respond to both events, updates on the state’s actions will […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

This morning at approximately 12:52 am, detention officers from the Alachua County Jail were making rounds and inmate counts when they observed an inmate with a […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for “Alert Alachua”

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

Alachua County Emergency Management encourages everyone to make hurricane season preparations. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.alertalachua.com. Alert Alachua provides […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two separate conveyance burglaries and one stolen vehicle incident last night at the 1000 block of NW 10th Avenue […]

Covid-19

State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 29, 2020

With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. Visit […]

Government + Politics

FDACS: Floridians receiving suspicious seed packets from China

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 28, 2020

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is warning Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages bearing […]