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Local Living

September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

High September rainfall has boosted the St. Johns River Water Management District’s cumulative 12-month rainfall totals over its long-term average by 2.65 inches. While abundant rainfall […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Headquarters breaking ground this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 8, 2020

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Alachua County and UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County are hosting a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. The ceremony celebrates the building […]

Local Living

Vietnam Vet brings living military museum to Newberry this weekend

Suzette Cook

Oct 7, 2020

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In 1966 Lamar Scott got mad at a history teacher who called him out because he fell asleep in class. “She woke me up and […]

Local Living

Just like Dracula, theater never dies in High Springs

Suzette Cook

Oct 6, 2020

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Count Alucard is lurking above in the rafters while spying on his prey. Below, the quirky and likeable characters are trying to figure out what […]

Health

Disney crowds picking up, Universal… not so much

Suzette Cook

Oct 5, 2020

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Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state entered Phase 3 of reopening with no restrictions, visitors to Disney’s Magic Kingdom […]

Local Living

Regal Cinemas may close its doors again

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 5, 2020

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A statement from Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Cinemas, indicates a possible closure of all Regal Cinemas in the U.K., Ireland and the U.S. According to […]

Health

Fitz Koehler celebrates a noisy cancer comeback

Tim Price

Oct 4, 2020

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When Fitz Koehler wrapped up 14 months of treatment for breast cancer in May, she felt it was time to celebrate. Unfortunately, May was at the […]

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) […]

Local Living

Friends of Library book sale online this year

Suzette Cook

Oct 2, 2020

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The Friends of the Library book sale is so popular that the nonprofit organization has to borrow a parking lot and pay for traffic control. During […]

Local Living

Taming of the ‘stangs

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

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Professional Horse Trainer Cat Zimmerman knows this about the wild mustang she is about to enter a holding pen with: The horse is a 6-year old […]

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 […]

Business

High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

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Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]

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 […]

Local Living

Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 22, 2020

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The 51st Annual NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals are set to take off Sept. 25th-27th at noon. The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association […]

Local Living

Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

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Clay Electric has awarded $11,000 to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for the restoration of the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. This grant is intended to help […]

Local Living

2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

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To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]

Local Living

Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

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COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]

Faith + Inspiration

The places God goes… Welcome to the Tattoo Parlor Church

Tim Price

Sep 13, 2020

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Somewhere around 40% of Americans have tattoos. In spite of the popularity of tattoos, when the people of Wildwood United Methodist Church began reaching out to […]

Local Living

Local wildlife artist creates gator face masks

Suzette Cook

Sep 10, 2020

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Renowned Gainesville Wildlife Artist Jim Wilson announced that he was literally “back to the drawing board” on his Facebook page. He has, “dusted off the […]

Government + Politics

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

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Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]

Local Living

August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 9, 2020

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August brought above-average rainfall across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District and shrank a 12-month rainfall deficit in Putnam, St. Johns and Flagler […]

Faith + Inspiration

Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God

Tim Price

Sep 6, 2020

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GAINESVILLE – Before COVID-19 hit, there was an unusual gathering once a month at a local pub. It was called No Bull Bibles & Brews, and […]

Local Living

Grill Whisperer: A Labor Day grilling feast

Reggie Connell

Sep 6, 2020

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Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to perfect […]

Local Living

Paddle Florida announces 2020-21 trip schedule

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 5, 2020

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Paddle Florida announces its 2020-21 trip schedule starting with the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail on October 16-21. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Florida’s version of autumn on its […]