Government + Politics

Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]

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School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code

Suzette Cook

Jun 16, 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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Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton announced that her office will be extending the number of days early voting will be held ahead of […]

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Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]

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Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 15, 2020

At 11:43 pm last night, the Combined Communications Center of the Gainesville Fire Rescue received a 911 call about a building fire at 3515 SW Archer […]

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March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry

Suzette Cook

Jun 14, 2020

Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]

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DeSantis dismisses alarm over sustained Florida uptick in new COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 14, 2020

The Center Square – There were 1,902 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Friday, a single-day record to cap a week in which 10,000 people […]

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Gainesville continues phased reopening

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 2020

Parking enforcement to resume Monday The City of Gainesville resumes parking enforcement Monday, June 15. All neighbors are encouraged to adhere to posted parking guidance, […]

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Sheriff Darnell: “Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant”

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is committed to increasing dialogue and transparency in order to have a better understanding of racial discrimination within the criminal […]

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Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 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: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]

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Breaking News: 2020 Republican National Convention moving from Charlotte to Jacksonville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

One city’s loss is another’s gain. On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced it selected Jacksonville to host its 2020 convention after Charlotte, North Carolina could […]

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City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

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County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 9, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]

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Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]

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19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment enfranchised millions of women across the United States following a seven-decade campaign. The struggle to expand voting rights to […]

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Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

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Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]

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Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]

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County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments

Suzette Cook

Jun 6, 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, Phase 2, Depot Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 6, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]

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Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 5, 2020

The Alachua County 2020 Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting, as authorized by the […]

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Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 5, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]

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Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances

Suzette Cook

Jun 5, 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. […]