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Government + Politics

City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 5, 2020

On Saturday night, the City of Gainesville closed a local nightclub for occupancy violations and warned other businesses to follow rules despite the Phase 3 state […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Fire Rescue serves up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Fire Prevention Week

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 3, 2020

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Alachua County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years) […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest attempted murder suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

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The Gainesville Police Department arrested a juvenile for attempted murder on September 26th and for firing multiple rounds into an apartment on June 18th after he […]

Business

Gainesville firm wins NASA contract

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

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NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County: Masking is essential

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

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Counties and cities across Florida are working to interpret the Governor’s newest executive order and its impact on the enforcement of safety protocols during this pandemic. […]

Government + Politics

One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

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The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5, one week from today. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote […]

Government + Politics

County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a virtual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The meeting begins at 3 […]

Government + Politics

Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

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The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]

Government + Politics

Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

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CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]

Government + Politics

Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow

Suzette Cook

Sep 28, 2020

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Sept. 29th from 5:30 p.m. in Trenton to share information about the Florida Multi-Use […]

Business

County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]

Government + Politics

Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

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On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 27, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]

Government + Politics

UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October

Staff Reports

Sep 26, 2020

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The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]

Government + Politics

Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

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More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Florida to enter Phase 3 of reopening from COVID-19 restrictions

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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Bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, gyms and fitness centers may operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today. However, […]

Government + Politics

UF/IFAS offering horticulture program in October

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for October 2020. This program is being […]

Government + Politics

County Commission lowers millage rates

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 24, 2020

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In a move that will save taxpayers approximately $6.5 million, the Alachua County Commission has lowered the millage rate of both the General Fund and the […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Fire Chief retiring

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 24, 2020

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After 30 years of dedicated service to Gainesville neighbors and the City of Gainesville, Fire Chief Jeffrey Lane will retire from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), effective […]

Government + Politics

State Coastal Resilience Grants deadline fast approaching

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 24, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Coastal Management (FCMP) and Florida Resilient Coastlines (FRCP) announce they are accepting proposals for FY 2020-2021 resilience grants […]

Government + Politics

Supervisor of Elections awarded $700,000 grant funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 24, 2020

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The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections was awarded $707,606 by the Chicago-based Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL). The grant is part of the […]

Government + Politics

County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike

Suzette Cook

Sep 24, 2020

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Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases between September 7th-20th in Alachua County, Department of Health Administrator Paul Myers said the overall positivity rate in the County […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department responds to three gun-related incidents in last two days

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2020

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Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to three separate gun-related violent incidents in the past two days. On Monday, at approximately 6PM, GPD responded to […]

Government + Politics

Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed

Suzette Cook

Sep 23, 2020

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Alachua County is hoping to receive 15 COVID-19 rapid testing devices by mid to late October. But according to Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, there is […]