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Government + Politics

Florida businesses to see 2021 unemployment tax increase, workers’ compensation rate cut

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 7, 2020

The Center Square – Florida businesses will pay higher unemployment taxes but lower workers’ compensation rates in 2021, a bad news-good news scenario fostered by the […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, High Springs, Kirby Farms

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 6, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets advanced to the state finals with […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest double homicide suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

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Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired at the 2900 block of NE 17th Drive on Friday. According to the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Housing Program awarded over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

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The Alachua County Housing Program has been awarded funding, through the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), in the amount of $556,533.00 to assist with back rental, mortgage, […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 5, 2020

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Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire at the 800 block of NE 23rd Street at approximately 11:20 am on […]

Government + Politics

Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Marion County after more than 35 years as a fugitive

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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Ocala – The US Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging Howard D. Farley, Jr. (72, Weirsdale) with passport fraud. Farley was arrested on December 2nd. […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program anticipated December 5th-10th

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The anticipated […]

Government + Politics

Rubio calls for more small business loan money in compromise COVID-19 relief bill

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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The Center Square – The $908 billion pandemic stimulus compromise package being discussed in the U.S. Senate is a hopeful sign of progress, Florida Republican U.S. […]

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What’s Good? Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau wins the “Henry Award”

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 4, 2020

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Alachua County is pleased to announce that the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) “What’s Good” weekly event guide received the state’s highest honor, the […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 3, 2020

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Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a residential house fire on Wednesday. According to the release, at approximately 11:20 am, […]

Government + Politics

Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 2, 2020

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Multiple agencies will be working together to help individuals restore suspended or revoked driver licenses in a virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic on February 1 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals

Suzette Cook

Dec 2, 2020

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Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]

Government + Politics

Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

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Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will receive recognition this week in two ceremonies to honor their ultimate sacrifice to the FHP and the citizens they serve. […]

Government + Politics

New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]

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Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

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The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: The Johnson Dock and […]

Crime

Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

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The Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting call on Sunday, November 29th at approximately 1:46 AM. GPD officers found two persons that were shot in […]

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In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

Government + Politics

Despite confusion, thousands of former Florida felons voted successfully

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future elections. Conflicting court […]

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Court backlog trims Florida’s prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

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The Center Square – With a pandemic induced backlog of 31,000 pending felony cases idling in Florida courts, the state’s prison population has declined by 7,000 […]

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High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

Suzette Cook

Nov 27, 2020

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The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]

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County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]

Business

Economists project mid-2021 turnaround for Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry will begin to rebound about mid-2021 with the number of visitors forecast to be near pre-pandemic levels […]

Government + Politics

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

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The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

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Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

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Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]