Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters
More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
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Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters
More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
Breaking News: Florida to enter Phase 3 of reopening from COVID-19 restrictions
Bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, gyms and fitness centers may operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today. However, […]
UF/IFAS offering horticulture program in October
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for October 2020. This program is being […]
County Commission lowers millage rates
In a move that will save taxpayers approximately $6.5 million, the Alachua County Commission has lowered the millage rate of both the General Fund and the […]
Gainesville Fire Chief retiring
After 30 years of dedicated service to Gainesville neighbors and the City of Gainesville, Fire Chief Jeffrey Lane will retire from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), effective […]
State Coastal Resilience Grants deadline fast approaching
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Coastal Management (FCMP) and Florida Resilient Coastlines (FRCP) announce they are accepting proposals for FY 2020-2021 resilience grants […]
Supervisor of Elections awarded $700,000 grant funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
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 […]
County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike
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 […]
Gainesville Police Department responds to three gun-related incidents in last two days
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 […]
Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed
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 […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect who stole a patrol vehicle and collided with deputy
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 […]
Updating Weekend News: Gainesville police arrest five suspects in armed robbery
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 […]
Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park
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 […]
BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations
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 […]
Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt
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 […]
Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today
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 […]
Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75
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 […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
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 […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County
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 […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
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 […]
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 […]