Government + Politics

Breaking News: 2020 Republican National Convention moving from Charlotte to Jacksonville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

One city’s loss is another’s gain. On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced it selected Jacksonville to host its 2020 convention after Charlotte, North Carolina could […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

Government + Politics

County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 9, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]

Government + Politics

Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]

Government + Politics

19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment enfranchised millions of women across the United States following a seven-decade campaign. The struggle to expand voting rights to […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

Government + Politics

Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]

Government + Politics

County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments

Suzette Cook

Jun 6, 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

In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 6, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 5, 2020

The Alachua County 2020 Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting, as authorized by the […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 5, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]

Government + Politics

Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances

Suzette Cook

Jun 5, 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. […]

Business

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 […]