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Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week

Apr 18, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Local Living

Archer plans for new playground and splash park

Apr 18, 2020
At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]
Business

EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

Apr 18, 2020
EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]
Education

Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall

Apr 17, 2020
Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]
Local Living

GRU lowers bills through September

Apr 16, 2020
For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]
Inspiration

Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Apr 15, 2020
Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]
Local Living

Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo

Apr 14, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Local Living

Sesame Street offers Elmo’s Playdate to help kids connect in challenging times

Apr 14, 2020
  Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is airing a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time […]
Inspiration

Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants

Apr 13, 2020
Starting today (April 13th), Gainesville area restaurants will provide meals to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. The City of Gainesville […]
Local Living

Public outcry allows Madrina’s to reopen

Apr 13, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Faith + Inspiration

CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive

Apr 11, 2020
 Pastor Gary Bracewell and his wife Linda like to have fun, and the Easter photo contest has been a tradition at their CLF Church in Newberry […]
Local Living

Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time

Apr 11, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Faith + Inspiration

Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross

Apr 10, 2020
Westside Baptist Church Pastor David Chauncey wanted to put something together for his congregation this Easter weekend even though “we can’t come together as a church […]
Local Living

Several Alachua County restaurants offering Easter dinners to-go for a holiday meal like no other

Apr 10, 2020
The Easter dinner is as traditional as any holiday meal on the calendar. And although this will be an Easter like no other, there are restaurants […]
Inspiration

Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs

Apr 10, 2020
Palms Medical Group saw a huge success with their Easter Food Giveaway event! In a drive-thru style food pick up, 250 families were given hams, nonperishable […]
Inspiration

Caring Card drive reaches out to High Springs senior citizens

Apr 10, 2020
Grab some paint or crayons, practice your rhyming skills and get creative is the request of the High Springs Fire Department in an effort to reach […]
Local Living

Music returns to downtown?

Apr 10, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Local Living

Dry conditions bring reminder to conserve water outdoors

Apr 9, 2020
With below-normal rainfall causing increasingly drier conditions, the St. Johns River Water Management District wants to remind water users about the importance of outdoor water conservation. […]
Local Living

Prum’s Kitchen: “We just want to send a message to the community that we are here for them.”

Apr 9, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Local Living

Stay informed locally; sign up for “Morning on Mainstreet”

Apr 8, 2020
These are challenging times, Alachua County. It’s not easy sifting through national websites to best navigate the coronavirus outbreak locally. And while the big picture is […]
Inspiration

ElderCare can assist seniors through Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Apr 7, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act established additional funds that will allow ElderCare of Alachua County to provide assistance to anyone 60 years of age or older. […]
Local Living

Hippodrome hopes to reimagine memories in its 2020-21 season

Apr 7, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Inspiration

Palms Medical Group giving away Easter meals

Apr 6, 2020
 Every year, Palms Medical Group donates free Easter meals to families in need throughout our communities. As our medical offices work hard to care for our […]
Local Living

A takeout stimulus package

Apr 6, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

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