Conservation cemetery manager finds her calling
Jan 10, 2022
Jamie Westfall sets her smartphone on the edge of a wood frame that marks the next grave to be dug at the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery […]
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Conservation cemetery manager finds her calling
Jamie Westfall sets her smartphone on the edge of a wood frame that marks the next grave to be dug at the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery […]
FWC releases wildlife research project updates
Jan 9, 2022
The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. According […]
Florida Finds: Devil’s Millhopper State Park
Jan 8, 2022
There’s a National Natural Landmark in our own backyard, and it is there for our enjoyment, viewing and hiking year-round. But it’s a particularly special place […]
GNV’s connection with annual Christmas Bird Count
Jan 6, 2022
Birders have woken early to brave all sorts of weather over the past few weeks in order to tally up all the birds they can spot […]
Tour de Felasco returns Saturday
Jan 6, 2022
The 19th annual Tour de Felasco returns this Saturday at the San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park following a one-year hiatus. Hosted by The Friends of […]
Alachua County purchases 2,274 acre easement
Jan 4, 2022
Alachua County bought a 2,274-acre conservation easement through its Alachua County Forever program, bringing the total acreage to 27,952. In a press release, Alachua County said […]
FWC to hold seminar on adding alligator hunt hours
Jan 3, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a seminar on Tuesday for feedback on proposed extensions of allowed alligator hunting in the state. […]
Mark your calendar: Good stuff coming in 2022
Jan 2, 2022
The last two years have been unpredictable when it comes to events, but the 2022 calendar is still full. To go along with our more detailed […]
Fishing report: Looking back on good fishing year
Jan 1, 2022
All-in-all, 2021 was a good fishing year for us in North Florida. A rainy start made for some good things in our lakes but did no […]
Florida State Parks promotes First Day Hikes 2022
Dec 31, 2021
Whether you’re a seasoned park veteran or just finding us for the first time, there’s no better way to kick off a new year than with […]
Distemper outbreak halts dog intake, adoptions
Dec 31, 2021
All dogs at the Alachua County Animal Resources and Care (ARC) are now in quarantine for at least four weeks due to a distemper outbreak. The […]
FWC celebrates New Year’s Eve with smoked fish dip
Dec 31, 2021
With 2021 coming to an end, many people are more than ready to dip into the new year and see what 2022 will bring. Looking ahead, […]
Puddles brings his pity party back to Gainesville
Dec 29, 2021
Puddles isn’t talking. But he will be singing on stage at the University of Florida’s Performing Arts Phillips Center on Jan. 11. Puddles Pity Party won […]
Local DJs look back on 2021 hits, ahead to 2022
Dec 28, 2021
From Drake to Twenty One Pilots, artists produced and published a lot of new music in 2021―not to mention the classics that never go out of […]
Fishing report: Will Newnans Lake return to form?
Dec 25, 2021
My attachment to Newnan’s Lake goes pretty far back. For as long as I’ve been around, locals have had an affectionate but unflattering nickname for the […]
Community Calendar of Events – January 2022
Dec 24, 2021
If you have events you would like to submit to our calendar, please email editor@mainstreetdailynews.com Ongoing Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies Sept. 25, 2021 – Jan. […]
6 family events from Christmas to New Year’s Day
Dec 23, 2021
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! But if a blizzard doesn’t turn the Sunshine State into a winter wonderland, here are some events […]
UF/IFAS agent discusses herbs, spices
Dec 23, 2021
Think of the herbs and spices that make your favorite holiday dish—the basil, thyme or rosemary in savory entrees and sides; the cinnamon, nutmeg or clove […]
Q&A: Hawthorne hosts author meetup
Dec 22, 2021
The Wrap Shack will host Hawthorne native Tommy Wiggins on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an author meet and greet. Wiggins has […]
Newberry goes all out with Christmas spirit
Dec 20, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jim Yancy was decked out as Santa leading the motor unit in circles down Newberry Road Saturday evening as a couple […]
FWC approves proposed hunting rule changes
Dec 20, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes in hunting rules that would begin in July of 2022. From the definition of “game […]
Festive meals planned on a budget
Dec 19, 2021
The holidays may look different this year as we adjust to the changes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many will have smaller family gatherings than usual. Others […]
Florida-grown gifts provide good options
Dec 19, 2021
While you can’t bottle up and send the Florida sunshine to friends and family this holiday season, shop local Saturday and send some other tasty and […]
Birders ready for annual Audubon Christmas count
Dec 18, 2021
Local birdwatchers will spread across Alachua County on Sunday for the 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count, straining their eyes and ears to identify different species. The […]