Government + Politics

Supervisor of Elections awarded $700,000 grant funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Government + Politics

County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike

Suzette Cook

Sep 24, 2020

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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 […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department responds to three gun-related incidents in last two days

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed

Suzette Cook

Sep 23, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Levy County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect who stole a patrol vehicle and collided with deputy

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2020

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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 […]

Crime

Updating Weekend News: Gainesville police arrest five suspects in armed robbery

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 22, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park

Suzette Cook

Sep 22, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt

Reggie Connell

Sep 21, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today

Suzette Cook

Sep 21, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 20, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

County offers emergency text alerts for residents

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

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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 […]

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Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue

Suzette Cook

Sep 16, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park

Suzette Cook

Sep 16, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 16, 2020

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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 […]

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Levy County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 15, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more

Suzette Cook

Sep 15, 2020

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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 […]

Government + Politics

Couple rescued from sinkhole in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2020

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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, […]

Business

Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales

Suzette Cook

Sep 14, 2020

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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 […]