Alachua County Arts Council grants available
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 […]
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Alachua County Arts Council grants available
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 […]
Humane Society back on schedule
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 […]
Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Celebration Pointe brings the entertainment back to Gainesville
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, […]
High Springs Brewing Company re-opening
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 […]
The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents
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 […]
Cade Museum reopening June 5th
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 […]
Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
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, […]
For a change of pace and social distance, head back in time to the Ocala Drive In
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 […]
Busking for band equipment during a pandemic
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 […]
Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers
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 […]
Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again
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 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]