Local News

Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 2, 2020

Multiple agencies will be working together to help individuals restore suspended or revoked driver licenses in a virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic on February 1 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals

Suzette Cook

Dec 2, 2020

Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]

Education

Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, and Hawthorne land in top 10 of preseason poll

Mike Ridaught

Dec 2, 2020

After one of the longest off-seasons in memory, boys high school basketball is back. The state championships were completed last March just before COVID-19 caused a […]

Local News

UF vets use novel treatment to save Louie, the trailblazing seahorse

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 2, 2020

Louie the seahorse is back home in his 45-gallon saltwater tank and doing swimmingly, thanks to innovative treatment at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for […]

Government + Politics

Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will receive recognition this week in two ceremonies to honor their ultimate sacrifice to the FHP and the citizens they serve. […]

Local Living

All Aboard: Kirby Farm Christmas Train ride brings on the joy when we need it most

Suzette Cook

Dec 1, 2020

Hot cocoa, a vintage Ferris wheel, busy elves wrapping gifts, wafts of steam rising above a 100-year-old locomotive, boiled peanuts, fresh made cotton candy, a magic […]

Education

Buchholz loses epic battle; Columbia, Hawthorne advance while Union County’s upset bid falls short

Mike Ridaught

Dec 1, 2020

Niceville 38, Buchholz 35 The high school football season came to an end on Friday night for the Buchholz Bobcats, but not without a fight against […]

Government + Politics

New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]

Government + Politics

Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 1, 2020

The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: The Johnson Dock and […]

Education

UF given 27,000 acres of land for conservation, outdoor classroom and laboratory

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

More than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in Florida’s southern Osceola County has been gifted to the University of Florida to protect one of the […]

Crime

Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting call on Sunday, November 29th at approximately 1:46 AM. GPD officers found two persons that were shot in […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Dunnellon man killed in one vehicle crash in Marion County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night that occurred at approximately 10 pm in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a 21-year-old Dunnellon […]

Health

Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

Nov 30, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Florida are expected to reach more than one million later today (Nov. 30th). And while Alachua County cases are not the highest […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Gainesville woman killed in one vehicle crash in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 2:30 am in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a Hyundai Santa Fe was […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 7:40 PM in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]

Education

Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

All seemed lost after the Columbia Tigers lost five games in a row to begin their season, but then their fortune made a 180-degree turn after […]

Education

Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets have relied on patience, opportunistic offense and a smothering defense this season. And in the regional finals against the Wildwood Wildcats, it was […]

Education

Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Niceville Eagles remained unbeaten with a thrilling 38-35 double overtime victory against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was an impressive season for the Buchholz. After a 35-14 […]

Education

Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Madison County Cowboys scored 12 fourth quarter points en route to an 18-7 victory over the Union County Tigers Friday night in the Class 1-A Region […]

Government + Politics

High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

Suzette Cook

Nov 27, 2020

The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]

Government + Politics

County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]

Government + Politics

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]

Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic

Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals

Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, and Hawthorne land in top 10 of preseason poll

UF vets use novel treatment to save Louie, the trailblazing seahorse

Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties

All Aboard: Kirby Farm Christmas Train ride brings on the joy when we need it most

Buchholz loses epic battle; Columbia, Hawthorne advance while Union County’s upset bid falls short

New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources

UF given 27,000 acres of land for conservation, outdoor classroom and laboratory

Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting

Breaking News Overnight: Dunnellon man killed in one vehicle crash in Marion County

Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases

Breaking News Overnight: Gainesville woman killed in one vehicle crash in Alachua County

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County

Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals

Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals

Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35

Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7

High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

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