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Free meals for children distributed on December 17th throughout Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 17, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools will be distributing free meals for all children ages 0-18 at 24 locations throughout Alachua County from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. […]

Education

It’s a family atmosphere at Hawthorne

Mike Ridaught

Dec 17, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a global issue, it’s been a record-setting year for the Hornets’ athletic program. Just prior to the shutdown in March, […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 17, 2020

Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue stations 1, 3, and 5 all responded to a report of a house fire at the 900 block of NW 10th Street […]

Local News

Hidden Atrocities (Part Three): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 16, 2020

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened […]

Health

UF Health in Gainesville begins vaccinating high-risk health care employees against COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 16, 2020

After months of anguish and anticipation, after the long days and the longer nights of a pandemic that has stressed communities across Florida, the nation and […]

Local Living

A brief stroll will lead you to namesake visitors of Manatee Springs State Park

Suzette Cook

Dec 16, 2020

A few months ago, the 800 feet of boardwalk leading out to the Suwannee River lookout pavilion at Manatee Springs State Park were off limits. But […]

Education

Trenton High School hosting Christmas Basketball tournament

Mike Ridaught

Dec 16, 2020

Tomorrow afternoon, the Trenton High School basketball teams will host the Smith Asset Management Classic Christmas Tournament. Game one is Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. as […]

Local News

Hidden Atrocities (Part Two): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 15, 2020

“I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak… I […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Newberry teen arrested by ACSO, suspected of burglary

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office dispatched its helicopter on Tuesday morning in response to a call about a burglar alarm going off at a home near […]

Education

Several high school basketball teams cancel games, suspend activities due to COVID-19-related issues

Mike Ridaught

Dec 15, 2020

Last night’s P.K. Yonge at Trenton girls basketball game was canceled due to COVID-19-related issues. The two teams were originally scheduled to play on November 19th, […]

Government + Politics

School Board of Alachua County offering interim superintendent $160,000 annual salary

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 15, 2020

The School Board of Alachua County will vote on the new interim superintendent’s employment contract at tonight’s regular meeting. Carlee Escue Simon, Ph.D., was chosen from […]

Government + Politics

Ichetucknee rehab plan will increase tubing on lower river, limit upper river to paddlers

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

A plan by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks to prevent further damage to the Ichetucknee River ecosystem would replace upper […]

Local News

Breaking News: Newberry schools on brief lockdown as ACSO responds to burglary alarm

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office dispatched its helicopter on Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. in response to a call for a burglar alarm set off. According […]

Education

Home Grown: Cornelius Ingram one win away from a state title in two sports

Mike Ridaught

Dec 15, 2020

Cornelius Ingram was a 2-sport star at Hawthorne High School. He was highly recruited coming out of high school and chose to play at the University […]

Government + Politics

Newberry mayor invites Archer to consider wastewater facility partnership

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe invited the City of Archer Commission to the table to talk about a potential wastewater facility partnership. At the Dec. 14th regular […]

Local Living

November’s good news: No drought conditions, aquifer in high ranges

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 15, 2020

An extreme range of dry conditions in inland counties to very wet coastal counties in October demonstrated how fickle Florida’s seasonal rainfall patterns can be — […]

Local News

Hidden Atrocities (Part One): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 14, 2020

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you […]

Health

UF Health Gainesville receives 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Suzette Cook

Dec 14, 2020

UF Health in Gainesville announced that it received 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from UF Health Jacksonville Monday afternoon. “We plan to begin providing the […]

Health

UF Health Jacksonville first in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccine

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 14, 2020

A group of 10 front-line health care workers at UF Health Jacksonville are believed to be the first in Florida, and possibly the Southeast, to receive […]

Education

3 finalists named for Alachua County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 14, 2020

Three teachers have been chosen to represent all of Alachua County Public Schools’ outstanding educators as finalists in the district’s annual Teacher of the Year program. […]

Business

High Springs Downtown Holiday Shop & Art Walk coming this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 14, 2020

Downtown High Springs merchants will present the 2020 Holiday Shop & Art Walk on Saturday, December 19th from 11am to 6pm throughout historic downtown High Springs. […]

Government + Politics

Archer to address livestock, poultry limits in residential areas

Suzette Cook

Dec 14, 2020

The City of Archer Commission will vote on amending an ordinance that addresses the number of livestock and poultry allowed in residential areas at tonight’s regular […]

Education

Eastside Boys bounce back against Vanguard; Trenton Girls blast Orange Park

Mike Ridaught

Dec 14, 2020

Eastside 71, Ocala Vanguard 45 On Saturday, the Eastside boys basketball team got back in the win column with a 71-45 win against Vanguard (Ocala) at […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Three-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Ocala woman

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 13, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash last night at approximately 6:30 pm yesterday in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a van driven […]

Free meals for children distributed on December 17th throughout Alachua County

It’s a family atmosphere at Hawthorne

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Hidden Atrocities (Part Three): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

UF Health in Gainesville begins vaccinating high-risk health care employees against COVID-19

A brief stroll will lead you to namesake visitors of Manatee Springs State Park

Trenton High School hosting Christmas Basketball tournament

Hidden Atrocities (Part Two): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Updating Breaking News: Newberry teen arrested by ACSO, suspected of burglary

Several high school basketball teams cancel games, suspend activities due to COVID-19-related issues

School Board of Alachua County offering interim superintendent $160,000 annual salary

Ichetucknee rehab plan will increase tubing on lower river, limit upper river to paddlers

Breaking News: Newberry schools on brief lockdown as ACSO responds to burglary alarm

Home Grown: Cornelius Ingram one win away from a state title in two sports

Newberry mayor invites Archer to consider wastewater facility partnership

November’s good news: No drought conditions, aquifer in high ranges

Hidden Atrocities (Part One): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

UF Health Gainesville receives 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

UF Health Jacksonville first in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccine

3 finalists named for Alachua County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year

High Springs Downtown Holiday Shop & Art Walk coming this weekend

Archer to address livestock, poultry limits in residential areas

Eastside Boys bounce back against Vanguard; Trenton Girls blast Orange Park

Breaking News Overnight: Three-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Ocala woman

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