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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here at the start of winter, the biggest fishing news in our part of Florida remains the exceptional ‘speck’ fishing. Speckled perch, that is, in Gainesville’s […]
Documentary filmmaker Oscar Corral’s film “The Fellowship of the Springs” has earned an Emmy award and will soon be on screens again in North Florida. Corral […]
The Matheson History Museum and Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) officially launched its collaborative book on Thursday night about the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled “Local Lives in […]
Toys for Tots is a Christmas tradition, but the history of the program is less well known. The following article was transcribed from an interview on […]
The seasonal Art Walk in downtown High Springs will present its final event of 2021 this Saturday. Featuring more than 20 local artists, the event will […]
Need to escape the holiday stress crush with a Hallmark Christmas movie binge? Assigned “bread” for the family meal and want some step-by-step directions on making […]
Casana Fink, a 23-year-old from Ocala, was chosen as the new Miss Gainesville 2021 on Saturday. The Miss Gainesville Scholarship Competition, held at Howard Bishop Middle […]
Angel the elf is waiting by the railroad track at Kirby Family Farm greeting visitors as they arrive for an evening of Christmas joy. “Rockin’ Around […]
The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) will be holding its Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition at 12 branches starting Tuesday. The outdoor events will […]
The S.S. Leopoldville sank nearly 77 years ago, and next Saturday, Dan Reppucci and members of the Camp Blanding Museum will remember the 763 soldiers from […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continue to investigate a high level of manatee mortalities and respond […]
A nice holiday season warm spell has allowed anglers easy shots at fish and reports have been outstanding from several areas along the Big Bend Coast. […]