Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]
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Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]
City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations
The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth (G4G) research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the […]
Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks
Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]
Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?
Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]
Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight
The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]
Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters
The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]
In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]
Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam
As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville
Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020
Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]
Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair
Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]
Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]
Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire
On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]
Alachua County Budget Department wins award
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]
Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture
Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]
In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]
County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe
Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]
Eta makes landfall at Cedar Key; moving northeast
After making landfall near Cedar Key this morning, Eta has continued its northeastern track at about 13 MPH. As of this morning, Eta is currently passing […]
Manual recount of Growth Management Area Charter Amendment rescheduled for Friday
The Alachua County Canvassing Board, working in consultation with Alachua County Emergency Management, has rescheduled the manual recount of the Alachua County Growth Management Area Charter […]