Updating Breaking News: GFR setting up rescue strategy in case someone falls into sinkhole
What happens if a person falls into a sinkhole? Gainesville Fire Rescue has been working on a strategy to potentially carry out a rescue operation […]
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Updating Breaking News: GFR setting up rescue strategy in case someone falls into sinkhole
What happens if a person falls into a sinkhole? Gainesville Fire Rescue has been working on a strategy to potentially carry out a rescue operation […]
County receives $729,639 mental health/jail diversion grant from Department of Justice
Alachua County is pleased to announce a second Federal Department of Justice grant award cycle ($729,639) for the “Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program: Embedding Clinicians […]
Home Sweet Home: High Springs Farmers Market finally has a permanent address
Vendors lined the High Springs Farmers Market pavilion on Tuesday (Oct. 27th) offering their fresh meats, produce, plants and artwork. “We’ve been patiently waiting for this […]
New county codes department coming together
Only two weeks after the Alachua County Board Of County Commissioners dissolved the code enforcement board, a new codes department is taking shape. Carl Smart, Assistant […]
City reopens Northside Park
Come out and enjoy the new Northside Park! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and […]
Archer annexation, COVID-19 update, bargaining agreement on BOCC agenda today
The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting today at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda items are completed. The meeting […]
County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs
Plans for a cell tower to be built between Newberry and High Springs were approved back in July, and now a permit has been granted. […]
High speed chase through Newberry leads to arrest
Deputies were notified of a pursuit by the Florida Highway Patrol coming into Alachua County on State Road 26 (Newberry Rd.) from Gilchrist County on Sunday, […]
Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to sinkhole in Gainesville
Teams from Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works, Gainesville Regional Utilities and Gainesville Police Department responded Thursday and Friday to the formation of a sinkhole in the […]
In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An intimidating email made its way to Alachua County […]
Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession
October 14, 2020, the Gainesville Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Division, with the assistance of GPD SWAT, served a search warrant at a residence on […]
Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for 2020 General Election is Saturday at 5 p.m.
The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 General Election is 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested online, in person, […]
Sheriff’s Office and Election Supervisor on alert after voter intimidation emails surface
Officials from the Election Supervisor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are investigating an intimidating email sent to a number of voters in Alachua County. The email makes […]
Developing Story: No arson charges in Newberry corn maze building fire
An abandoned house adjacent to the corn maze is a total loss to fire, and a former Newberry Cornfield Maze security guard was arrested for abuse […]
Alachua County School Board to address CARES Act funds, preschool program today
The School Board of Alachua County will discuss a full agenda on Oct. 20th at 6 p.m. One agreement provides $1,300,000 in county Coronavirus Aid, […]
Officials predict 10 million Floridians will cast ballots before Election Day
The Center Square – Early in-person voting began Monday in 52 of Florida’s 67 counties, with people in Miami-Dade, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties waiting in line […]
County Commission chooses winning concept for West Lawn Art
The County Commission, at their October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting, unanimously selected Heidi Stein’s concept for the West Lawn Art at the County Administration Building. The […]
Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral
The civil engineering firm representing a developer’s application for the rezoning of the former West End Golf property has requested a 60-day deferral in order to […]
Alachua County residents coming out in force and in style to vote early
Alachua Resident Dan Vermillion arrived at the early voting center at Legacy Park in style with his 1960 Nash Rambler. He hopped out and dropped his […]
Early voting begins today
Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins today and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]
In case you missed it: Florida-LSU Game, Power Outage, Cornfield Maze
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Florida-LSU game was canceled on Saturday to to […]
Early voting starts Monday
Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins Monday and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]
Shed companies may need regulation, Newberry planning department says
During a Board of Adjustments meeting held after the City of Newberry regular Commission meeting on Oct. 12th planners and commission members agreed that incorrect shed […]
Alachua County temporarily closes Levy Loop Trail for maintenance
The Alachua County Barr Hammock Preserve – Levy Loop Trailhead (14920 S.E. 11th Drive, Micanopy) will be temporarily closed for maintenance to the levee. The trail […]