High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
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High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
Alachua County re-opens public pools
May 9, 2020
The Alachua County Commission has released Emergency Order 2020-23 alternaizing the limited reopening of public pools. Below are the highlights of the order: View Full Order: […]
Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week
May 9, 2020
Bring the Florida Museum to your home! Take a virtual tour through the “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land” exhibit with Bruce MacFadden, curator of […]
There’s a new kid in town
May 8, 2020
She showed up about a week ago in Newberry. Parked next to a row of towering palm trees and pointed north facing the town water tower, […]
District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs
May 5, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]
Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders
May 5, 2020
Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]
Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants
May 4, 2020
Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]
FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month
May 3, 2020
FEED GNV, a pilot program launched by the City of Gainesville in partnership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, has provided more than 1,600 meals […]
Preaching under the old oak tree
May 3, 2020
Parishioner Franklin Jones takes a folding aluminum rocking chair out of the trunk of his car and picks the perfect spot to set up under the […]
“I DO!” Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions
May 1, 2020
They promised to be honest, committed, faithful and stay together through the best and the worst. Getting married in your car during a global pandemic might […]
Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won’t back down
Apr 30, 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 […]
City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows
Apr 28, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission has locked in low fuel prices by voting to establish a fuel hedging policy. According to City Manager Lee Feldman, the unanimous […]
Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian
Apr 26, 2020
It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]
After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!
Apr 25, 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 […]
Gauging gas prices in Alachua County
Apr 23, 2020
A year ago, the national average of price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $2.89 according to AAA. Today, that average has plunged to $1.792 […]
Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition
Apr 22, 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 […]
Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22
Apr 21, 2020
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting a virtual “Party for the Planet.” They will be celebrating […]
Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on
Apr 21, 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 […]
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’
Apr 20, 2020
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]