Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed
Sep 23, 2020
Alachua County is hoping to receive 15 COVID-19 rapid testing devices by mid to late October. But according to Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, there is […]
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Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed
Alachua County is hoping to receive 15 COVID-19 rapid testing devices by mid to late October. But according to Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, there is […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect who stole a patrol vehicle and collided with deputy
Sep 23, 2020
Last night at approximately 11:54 pm, Levy County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Yanok responded to a report of a suspicious person at the 6400 block of […]
Updating Weekend News: Gainesville police arrest five suspects in armed robbery
Sep 22, 2020
Although shootings, shots fired, and armed burglary incidents have more than doubled in 2020 in the City of Gainesville and surrounding communities, this past week showed […]
Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park
Sep 22, 2020
After more than five hours of listening to citizens’ concerns over plans for an RV park, the Gilchrist County Commission opted to table the vote on […]
BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations
Sep 21, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, which begins at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda […]
Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt
Sep 21, 2020
The Shepherd Radio Network is a group of stations in Florida that features the “Christian Teach/Talk” format. Mike Gilland is the operations manager, and hosts a daily talk […]
Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today
Sep 21, 2020
A public hearing to discuss the proposed RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County Commission […]
Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75
Sep 21, 2020
Traffic Alert: Interstate 75 in Alachua County may be a route to avoid this week. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close I-75 exit 382 […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
Sep 20, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County
Sep 19, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote in this election, which […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
Sep 18, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]
Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits
Sep 18, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Oct. 1 last month, delaying what some fear will be a wave […]
Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now
Sep 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]
Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies
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 […]
Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue
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 […]
Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park
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 […]
A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy
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 […]
Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Levy County
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 […]
Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more
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 […]
Couple rescued from sinkhole in High Springs
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, […]
Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales
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 […]
Alachua County Chairman Robert Hutchinson responds to State order to reopen bars
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 […]
In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships
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 […]
Levy County detectives arrest serial car thief
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 […]