Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits
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 […]
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Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits
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 […]
Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now
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 […]
Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies
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 […]
Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue
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 […]
Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park
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 […]
A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy
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 […]
Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Levy County
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 […]
Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more
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 […]
Couple rescued from sinkhole in High Springs
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, […]
Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales
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 […]
Alachua County Chairman Robert Hutchinson responds to State order to reopen bars
Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert Hutchinson wrote an open letter about the State Order to reopen bars, and posted it on social media. Here […]
In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: There was a fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium […]
Levy County detectives arrest serial car thief
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission combined forces to stop a serial thief operating […]
State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement
As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]
City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV
The Gainesville City Commission approved a temporary repeal of its open container law, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, in support of a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the creation […]
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]
Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 4900 block of NW 20th Terrace this morning at approximately 3:55AM in reference to an armed robbery of […]
Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm
She arrived in Newberry by rail car two weeks ago as discreetly as a 144,000 pound power transformer could. And two weeks later, on a quiet […]
Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery early this morning to a Domino’s Pizza location at the 2100 block of SW 13th […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking help in locating Stephen Cox, who was last seen on September 3rd, 2019. His vehicle was found […]
On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors
A public hearing to discuss a proposed 374 RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County […]
City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions
Due to the effects of the pandemic, the City of Gainesville announces the following changes to City parking restrictions and requirements: The grace period for neighborhood […]
In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]
County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday
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. […]