In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
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In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman has been appointed the next city manager of Winchester, Virginia. He is expected join its leadership team on Sept. 26. […]
Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water
Take an online adventure into the world of water — visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s updated educational webpages. The District’s online water education […]
Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In line with the mission to provide further opportunities for success upon release, FDC staff collaborated with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]
Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, launched the first Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center (V-VEAC) July 29-31, […]
High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing
Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]
Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule
The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]
Gainesville receives grant from AARP
The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]
County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan
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. […]
In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An Alachua County election worker tested positive for COVID-19 […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight
Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]
Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19
An Alachua County election worker who worked at the High Springs Civic Center (Precinct 20) during the 2020 Primary Election tested positive for COVID-19. The […]
GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive
Members of a local Gainesville social media group are calling for protests outside Gainesville Regional Utilities office, and posting claims that their “recent GRU bill […]
Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to complaints of individuals driving around while waving firearms near the 1400 block of NW 6th Street earlier this week. […]
Poe Springs Park closing in September
Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]
Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public
In another incident of a growing trend of shots fired and shootings, officers from the Gainesville Police department responded to calls of shots fired and an armed […]
Breaking News: Clovis Watson Jr. defeats Sadie Darnell in Alachua County Sheriff’s race
Unofficial results in the 2020 the Alachua County Primary: Sheriff: Sadie Darnell 15,788 (40.69%) Clovis Watson Jr. 23,017 (59.31%) Property Appraiser: Matthew Geiger 10,100 (27.04%) Susan […]
Breaking News: Dixie County Election Results
Unofficial Election Results from August 18th Primary: State Attorney 3rd Judicial: John F. Durrett (Rep) 2,541 71.12% Tina Seifert (Rep) 1,032 28.88% School Board District 1: […]
Breaking News: Levy County Election Results
Election Results from August 18th Primary: Tax Collector: Michele Langford (Rep) 5,800 62.73% Sabrina Sheppard (Rep) 3,446 37.27% Superintendent of Schools: Chris Cowart (Rep) 3,931 63% […]
Breaking News: Gilchrist County Election Results
Election results from the August 18th Primary: Tax Collector: Michael McElroy (Rep) 2,731 59.01% Terry E. Trail (Rep) 1,897 40.99% Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Ronda Adkins […]
Breaking News: Suwannee County Election Results
Election Results from August 18th Primary Property Appraiser: Ricky Gamble (Rep) 4657 46.95% BeBe Roberson (Rep) 2086 21.03% Wade Thomas (Rep) 3177 32.03% County Commission District […]
Breaking News: Columbia County Election Results
Election Results from August 18th Primary: Tax Collector: Kyle Keen (Rep) 4892 (59.66%) Marsha Moore (Rep) 1505 (18.35%) Amy Spradley Overstreet (Rep) 1803 (21.99%) County Commission […]
Breaking News: Bradford County Election Results
Unofficial Election Results from August 18th Primary: Sheriff: Glen S. Gnann (REP) 2,041 (28.04%) Gordon Smith (REP) 5,239 (71.96%) Supervisor of Elections: Amanda Seyfang (REP) 3,434 […]