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Government + Politics

Sheriff’s Office and Election Supervisor on alert after voter intimidation emails surface

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 21, 2020

Officials from the Election Supervisor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are investigating an intimidating email sent to a number of voters in Alachua County. The email makes […]

Government + Politics

Developing Story: No arson charges in Newberry corn maze building fire

Suzette Cook

Oct 21, 2020

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An abandoned house adjacent to the corn maze is a total loss to fire, and a former Newberry Cornfield Maze security guard was arrested for abuse […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County School Board to address CARES Act funds, preschool program today

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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The School Board of Alachua County will discuss a full agenda on Oct. 20th at 6 p.m. One agreement provides $1,300,000 in county Coronavirus Aid, […]

Government + Politics

Officials predict 10 million Floridians will cast ballots before Election Day

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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The Center Square – Early in-person voting began Monday in 52 of Florida’s 67 counties, with people in Miami-Dade, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties waiting in line […]

Government + Politics

County Commission chooses winning concept for West Lawn Art

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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The County Commission, at their October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting, unanimously selected Heidi Stein’s concept for the West Lawn Art at the County Administration Building. The […]

Business

Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral

Suzette Cook

Oct 19, 2020

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The civil engineering firm representing a developer’s application for the rezoning of the former West End Golf property has requested a 60-day deferral in order to […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County residents coming out in force and in style to vote early

Suzette Cook

Oct 19, 2020

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Alachua Resident Dan Vermillion arrived at the early voting center at Legacy Park in style with his 1960 Nash Rambler. He hopped out and dropped his […]

Government + Politics

Early voting begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 19, 2020

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Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins today and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Florida-LSU Game, Power Outage, Cornfield Maze

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 18, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Florida-LSU game was canceled on Saturday to to […]

Government + Politics

Early voting starts Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 17, 2020

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Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins Monday and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]

Government + Politics

Shed companies may need regulation, Newberry planning department says

Suzette Cook

Oct 16, 2020

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During a Board of Adjustments meeting held after the City of Newberry regular Commission meeting on Oct. 12th planners and commission members agreed that incorrect shed […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County temporarily closes Levy Loop Trail for maintenance

Staff Reports

Oct 16, 2020

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The Alachua County Barr Hammock Preserve – Levy Loop Trailhead (14920 S.E. 11th Drive, Micanopy) will be temporarily closed for maintenance to the levee. The trail […]

Government + Politics

County Commission raises salaries for county manager and attorney to lessen disparity

Suzette Cook

Oct 15, 2020

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Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler revisited a proposal she made in 2019 to reward County Manager Michele Lieberman and County Attorney Sylvia Torres with $10,000 raises […]

Government + Politics

Rise in student COVID-19 cases will translate to more cases in older population

Suzette Cook

Oct 14, 2020

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Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers echoed his findings from two weeks ago… that the fastest rise in COVID-19 cases continues to be in the […]

Government + Politics

Elections Supervisor announces vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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Before you return your completed vote-by-mail ballot, be certain to seal it in the return envelope provided and sign the voter’s certificate on the back of […]

Government + Politics

County closing CARES act applications next month

Suzette Cook

Oct 13, 2020

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Individuals and businesses that qualify for reimbursement for losses of income and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Nov. 15th to submit an application […]

Crime

Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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The Gainesville Police Department made two arrests connected to two separate gun-related incidents that occurred over the weekend. On Friday, at approximately 7:08PM, GPD officers responded […]

Government + Politics

Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting.The public may attend virtually through […]

Government + Politics

BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 (includes Health Department […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

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The city of Newberry and parts of Trenton will be without electricity until approximately 9:30, according to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe. “The outage has been […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A senior at Eastside High School wins an essay […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

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Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

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This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Government + Politics

County Commission makes adjustments to keep CARES Act funnel wide open

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

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To continue funneling CARES Act dollars to those most in need, at their October 6, 2020, special meeting, the County Commission made the following adjustments to […]