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Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Labor Day service schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm at a residence

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Bizarre 911 call leads Levy County detectives to kidnap victim

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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169 law enforcement officers in the US have died in the line of duty in 2020; 91 from COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Gainesville police respond to shots fired; warn of alarming trend

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

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In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

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Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach

Mainstreet Daily News

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, […]

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High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Gainesville receives grant from AARP

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

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In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

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Poe Springs Park closing in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]

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Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

In another incident of a growing trend of shots fired and shootings, officers from the Gainesville Police department responded to calls of shots fired and an armed […]