Government + Politics

New census deadline could cost Florida billions in federal funding, third new congressional seat

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

The Center Square – The U.S. Census Bureau’s new deadline to finish the decennial headcount likely ensures census undercounts in Florida that could cost the state […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis: ER visits better metric in gauging COVID-19’s spread, severity

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 5, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly stressed in April and May that the positivity rate of mass COVID-19 tests was a better way […]

Government + Politics

County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 4, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications to fill openings for a new Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC). When, where, and how the CCAC will meet […]

Government + Politics

DJ says he’s coming, Gilchrist County says no way

Suzette Cook

Aug 4, 2020

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An Orlando-based DJ says he is part of a movement and anybody not onboard with him hosting huge music events during a pandemic at Ginnie Springs […]

Government + Politics

County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Aug 4, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners issued an Emergency Purchase Order to fund an air purification system in the Alachua County Jail. The purchase order, […]

Government + Politics

High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

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The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]

Covid-19

Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

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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. […]

Covid-19

County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

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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. […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]

Covid-19

State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias. As the state continues to respond to both events, updates on the state’s actions will […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

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This morning at approximately 12:52 am, detention officers from the Alachua County Jail were making rounds and inmate counts when they observed an inmate with a […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

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With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for “Alert Alachua”

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

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Alachua County Emergency Management encourages everyone to make hurricane season preparations. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.alertalachua.com. Alert Alachua provides […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

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Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two separate conveyance burglaries and one stolen vehicle incident last night at the 1000 block of NW 10th Avenue […]

Covid-19

State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 29, 2020

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With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. Visit […]

Government + Politics

FDACS: Floridians receiving suspicious seed packets from China

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 28, 2020

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Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is warning Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages bearing […]

Government + Politics

School Board to vote on ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ to be submitted to the state

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 28, 2020

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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

Levy County CARES Program opens today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 27, 2020

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The Levy County CARES grant Program opens today. Funded by an allocation to Levy County from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]

Government + Politics

In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 26, 2020

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___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]

Business

Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

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The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for August 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]

Government + Politics

Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

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The Alachua County Supervisor of Election is announcing polling place changes for the upcoming 2020 Primary Election. Precinct 23 The polling location for Precinct 23 […]

Government + Politics

President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

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The Center Square – President Donald Trump said Thursday that the GOP convention scheduled for Jacksonville next month will not occur because of a spike in […]