Local Living

Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]

Health

Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans

Suzette Cook

Jun 4, 2020

Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]

Local Living

Cade Museum reopening Friday

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 4, 2020

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience. The Cade will initially be open on Fridays […]

Government + Politics

Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 3, 2020

Each day at Legacy Park Summer Camp, campers will discover new skills, build self-confidence, make new friends,and feel a sense of achievement. Camp activities include art, […]

Business

Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits

Suzette Cook

Jun 2, 2020

The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Arts Council grants available

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

Alachua County artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations can apply for either a Mini (max. $500) or Major (max. $3,500) Art Grant between 8:30 a.m. on […]

Local Living

Humane Society back on schedule

Suzette Cook

Jun 1, 2020

The Humane Society of North Central Florida has resumed its full schedule of spay and neuter services as of June 1st and is now back to […]

Local Living

Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Celebration Pointe brings the entertainment back to Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Toy Story 4! Come join us for a family friendly, […]

Business

High Springs Brewing Company re-opening

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]

Local Living

The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

The Second Installment of ABCs Of COVID-19 will air on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am, ET CNN and Sesame Street come together […]

Local Living

Cade Museum reopening June 5th

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

The Cade will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience, since your safety and enjoyment remain our top priorities. The museum will […]

Inspiration

Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!

Reggie Connell

May 26, 2020

It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]

Local Living

For a change of pace and social distance, head back in time to the Ocala Drive In

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

Last night, my boyfriend and I decided to socially distance ourselves, yet go out and see a movie. Ocala Drive In, right off of 441, was […]

Education

Busking for band equipment during a pandemic

Suzette Cook

May 14, 2020

For weeks now, P.K Yonge 7th grader Tyler Holt has been intermittently standing on a street corner on University Avenue across from the UF president’s residence […]

Local Living

Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

Even with above-average rainfall in April, abnormally dry conditions continue throughout much of the St. Johns River Water Management District. A full report outlining hydrological conditions […]

Local Living

Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again

Mainstreet Daily News

May 12, 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

High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19

Reggie Connell

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 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County re-opens public pools

Mainstreet Daily News

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: […]

Local Living

Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Local Living

There’s a new kid in town

Suzette Cook

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, […]

Covid-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Business

Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Inspiration

FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]