Local News

ASO identifies suspect, two victims in Hawthorne shooting

Suzette Cook

Jan 5, 2021

Investigators have identified a deceased suspect and two victims involved in what the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office believes was a murder-suicide in Hawthorne. Maximus Daniel Lacava, […]

Government + Politics

GRUCom sends Alachua County $1.6M bill for emergency system use

Suzette Cook

Jan 5, 2021

Alachua County must pay the City of Gainesville $1.6 million to cover subscriber fees for the trunked radio system or lose access to the public communications […]

Crime

Police looking for man suspected of 10 robberies

J.C. Derrick

Jan 5, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department (GDP) and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) are asking the public to help identify and find a robbery suspect they consider […]

Local News

Authorities identify remains found in Gilchrist County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jan 5, 2021

Authorities have identified the remains found Saturday in northeast Gilchrist County as 37-year-old Jessica Bradshaw. Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as a white female […]

Local Living

Movie screens remain empty in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Jan 5, 2021

Cineworld announced on Oct. 5th that more than 500 Regal Cinema screens across the United States would temporarily close. Three days later, it happened, and all […]

Local News

Levy County opens vaccine registration

J.C. Derrick

Jan 4, 2021

Reservations for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are now open to Levy County residents age 65 and older. Florida Department of Health (FDOH) made the announcement Monday […]

Local News

Two juveniles dead, adult injured in Hawthorne shooting

Suzette Cook

Jan 4, 2021

Alachua County Sheriff deputies are currently on scene at 16331 SE CR 2082 in Hawthorne in response to a 911 call received at 4:35 p.m. regarding […]

Local Living

Newberry football alumni continue annual tradition

Suzette Cook

Jan 4, 2021

They’re not sure how it starts, but right after they ring in the new year, word gets out. The next thing you know, a couple of […]

Local News

County commission to talk radio system and budget at Tuesday meeting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jan 4, 2021

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. Two items are currently on the […]

Local News

Human remains discovered in Gilchrist County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jan 3, 2021

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) confirmed the discovery of human remains found on a property on Saturday in the northeast section of Gilchrist County. According […]

Local News

Gainesville man dies after being struck by truck in Newberry pasture

Suzette Cook

Jan 2, 2021

An 81-year-old Gainesville man died in a pasture off W. Newberry Road after being struck by truck driven by an 85-year-old Newberry man. According to the […]

Local News

Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Columbia County

Suzette Cook

Jan 1, 2021

The Florida Highway Patrol has notified the next of kin of a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality crash victim that occurred on Friday in Columbia County near […]

Local News

Local hospital asks community to keep the lights on

Suzette Cook

Jan 1, 2021

North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) and HCA Healthcare are inviting the community to help salute health care workers by leaving holiday lights up until at […]

Local News

The stories you cared about most in 2020

Suzette Cook

Dec 31, 2020

After many months of planning, a ‘Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News‘ post officially launched this community news website on March 2, 2020. In that launch post […]

Local Living

County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 31, 2020

David Baldacci’s thriller “Walk the Wire” and Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal “How to Be an Antiracist” topped the Alachua County Library District’s 2020 checkout lists. In total, library patrons borrowed […]

Local News

Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs

Suzette Cook

Dec 30, 2020

When visitors of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville purchase their tickets to enter the facility, they choose where to donate 25 cents of […]

Local News

FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate

Suzette Cook

Dec 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida enters Phase 2, the number of cases in the state continues to surge. The Florida Department of Health’s daily […]

Local Living

Sing in the New Year at Depot Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 29, 2020

Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]

Local News

Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park

Suzette Cook

Dec 29, 2020

A 40-year-old woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint while walking on a path along 122th Street on Dec. 28th. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]

Health

North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 29, 2020

North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]

Local News

Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church

Suzette Cook

Dec 28, 2020

An 80-year-old Newberry resident returned home from church on Dec. 13th to discover she was a victim of burglary. Wanda Laird said she when she arrived […]

Education

Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series

Suzette Cook

Dec 28, 2020

Throughout winter break, Alachua County Public Schools is releasing winter concerts from area schools for all to enjoy from the comfort of home. Music teachers throughout […]

Health

Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 28, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]

Local News

Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 27, 2020

A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]

ASO identifies suspect, two victims in Hawthorne shooting

GRUCom sends Alachua County $1.6M bill for emergency system use

Police looking for man suspected of 10 robberies

Authorities identify remains found in Gilchrist County

Movie screens remain empty in Alachua County

Levy County opens vaccine registration

Two juveniles dead, adult injured in Hawthorne shooting

Newberry football alumni continue annual tradition

County commission to talk radio system and budget at Tuesday meeting

Human remains discovered in Gilchrist County

Gainesville man dies after being struck by truck in Newberry pasture

Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Columbia County

Local hospital asks community to keep the lights on

The stories you cared about most in 2020

County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020

Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs

FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate

Sing in the New Year at Depot Park

Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park

North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination

Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church

Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series

Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65

Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident

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