Government + Politics

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

The city of Newberry and parts of Trenton will be without electricity until approximately 9:30, according to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe. “The outage has been […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A senior at Eastside High School wins an essay […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

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Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

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This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Government + Politics

County Commission makes adjustments to keep CARES Act funnel wide open

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

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To continue funneling CARES Act dollars to those most in need, at their October 6, 2020, special meeting, the County Commission made the following adjustments to […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Headquarters breaking ground this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 8, 2020

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Alachua County and UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County are hosting a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. The ceremony celebrates the building […]

Government + Politics

Florida voter registration website crash caused by ‘misconfigured servers’

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 8, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida’s voter registration website was not felled in a cyberattack but was overwhelmed by a crush of users when it crashed Monday […]

Business

Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project

Suzette Cook

Oct 7, 2020

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The Alachua Board of County Commissioners voted to deny the application for a special exception to allow a major utility project to build in Archer. Archer […]

Business

County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited

Suzette Cook

Oct 6, 2020

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Since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared on Oct. 2nd that cities and counties cannot collect on any fines resulting from noncompliance with COVID-19 emergency orders, […]

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Trump signs vandalized in Newberry, missing in Archer

Suzette Cook

Oct 6, 2020

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Two likely unrelated crimes involving Trump campaign signs occurred in Newberry and Archer earlier this week. Either early morning Oct 1st or late in the evening […]

Government + Politics

Poll: Florida minimum wage constitutional amendment poised to pass

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 6, 2020

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The Center Square – Six proposed state constitutional amendments are on Florida’s Nov. 3 ballot, including four placed before voters through the citizen-petition process. According to […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest convicted felon with firearm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 6, 2020

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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 […]

Business

City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 5, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Fire Rescue serves up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Fire Prevention Week

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 3, 2020

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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) […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest attempted murder suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

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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 […]

Business

Gainesville firm wins NASA contract

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County: Masking is essential

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

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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. […]

Government + Politics

One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

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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 […]

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County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

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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 […]

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Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

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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, […]

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Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

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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 […]

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Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow

Suzette Cook

Sep 28, 2020

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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 […]

Business

County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

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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, […]