Government + Politics

County clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 2 changes Emergency Order 20-25

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 4, 2020

The Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement clarifying how the State Executive Order 20-139 (moving Florida into Phase 2) changes County Emergency Order 20-25. Read […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News from Wednesday: Florida bars, theaters re-open Friday; NBA eyes Orlando as ‘epicenter’ to restart season

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 4, 2020

The Center Square – Most Florida bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys and theme parks can reopen at 50 percent capacity beginning Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis made […]

Government + Politics

High Springs Police Chief asks for the community’s help in shooting incident

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 4, 2020

High Springs Police Chief Antoine Sheppard released the following statement about the May 29th shooting in High Springs, and asked for help in locating a suspect. […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Florida enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 5th

Suzette Cook

Jun 3, 2020

Movie theaters and bowling alleys that were restricted from opening under Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan can open on June 5th in 64 counties Florida […]

Government + Politics

Overnight apartment fire in Gainesville contained to one room; displaces family

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 3, 2020

Crews from the Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire at the Village 34 apartments on the 300 block of SW 34th Street. On […]

Government + Politics

How can Florida reduce economic risk during hurricane season?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 3, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Atlantic hurricane season is now underway, and major forecasters are predicting it to be busy with above-normal activity. Experts say it’s time […]

Government + Politics

Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 3, 2020

Each day at Legacy Park Summer Camp, campers will discover new skills, build self-confidence, make new friends,and feel a sense of achievement. Camp activities include art, […]

Business

Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits

Suzette Cook

Jun 2, 2020

The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]

Government + Politics

Food truck policy, early voting, fire assessment, and emergency order enforcement highlight Gainesville City Commission’s June 4th meeting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 2, 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. […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis calls for National Guard in wake of potential violence

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement thanking state and local leaders for their partnership to keep Floridians safe: “Florida has zero tolerance […]

Covid-19

City of Alachua offering COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

The City of Alachua is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to Alachua residents ages 10 and […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Arts Council grants available

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

Alachua County artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations can apply for either a Mini (max. $500) or Major (max. $3,500) Art Grant between 8:30 a.m. on […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane forecast, COVID-19 fears have Floridians nervous as ‘Mean Season’ begins

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

The Center Square – The “Mean Season” forecast calls for pain, and Floridians already stressed with the COVID-19 emergency are more on edge than usual as […]

Government + Politics

Huge turnout for Gainesville’s March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice

Suzette Cook

May 31, 2020

March For Our Freedom Organizer Aeriel Lane wore a black t-shirt with the word RESIST in white letters across the front. Through a megaphone and while […]

Covid-19

Newberry Mayor: “I saw a lot of love the last few weeks”

Mainstreet Daily News

May 30, 2020

Opinion As the State works towards reopening, the numbers in this pandemic keep trending down, giving us all hope, and we all come out of our […]

Government + Politics

Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

May 30, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced from a Home Depot in Boca Raton on Friday May 29th that Florida is approaching the 1 million COVID-19 test results mark. […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County law enforcement agencies release joint statement about the Minneapolis shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office released a joint statement signed by every law enforcement agency sheriff or chief in the county. The statement is titled: Alachua […]

Government + Politics

Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The Alachua County Communications Office released the full text of the order (Justin Green vs. Alachua County) from Judge Donna M. Keim of the 8th Circuit […]

Business

Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

On Monday, June 1st, Alachua County operations will be open to the public by appointment only. Those wanting to enter County buildings should contact the needed […]

Government + Politics

Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

The Alachua Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission will outline plans for a continued shared aviation law enforcement unit, the upgrade and expansion […]

Government + Politics

School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]

Covid-19

Newberry offering COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Fire Station (310 NW […]

Government + Politics