Local News

County Commission raises salaries for county manager and attorney to lessen disparity

Suzette Cook

Oct 15, 2020

Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler revisited a proposal she made in 2019 to reward County Manager Michele Lieberman and County Attorney Sylvia Torres with $10,000 raises […]

Education

The PK Yonge Blue Wave swim teams featured on The Prep Zone radio show tonight

Mike Ridaught

Oct 14, 2020

Tonight from 7-8 p.m. the P.K. Yonge girls and boys swim teams will be our guests on “The Prep Zone” sports show from Sonic Drive-in of […]

Education

Breaking News: UF cancels Saturday’s game with LSU due to COVID-19 outbreak in its program

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

The University of Florida’s football game with Louisiana State scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled due to an outbreak of COVID-19 inside the Florida program. […]

Education

Newberry, Santa Fe, Bell advance to district finals; Buchholz eliminated

Mike Ridaught

Oct 14, 2020

In district volleyball action last night, the Buchholz Bobcats’ season came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Forest (Ocala) in the Class 6A-District 5 […]

Government + Politics

Rise in student COVID-19 cases will translate to more cases in older population

Suzette Cook

Oct 14, 2020

Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers echoed his findings from two weeks ago… that the fastest rise in COVID-19 cases continues to be in the […]

Local Living

September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

High September rainfall has boosted the St. Johns River Water Management District’s cumulative 12-month rainfall totals over its long-term average by 2.65 inches. While abundant rainfall […]

Government + Politics

Elections Supervisor announces vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

Before you return your completed vote-by-mail ballot, be certain to seal it in the return envelope provided and sign the voter’s certificate on the back of […]

Government + Politics

County closing CARES act applications next month

Suzette Cook

Oct 13, 2020

Individuals and businesses that qualify for reimbursement for losses of income and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Nov. 15th to submit an application […]

Education

Santa Fe, Newberry move up in Volleyball Power Poll, Bell falls to 12th

Mike Ridaught

Oct 13, 2020

Five teams from Alachua and Gilchrist Counties have landed in the top 20 of the Prep Zone Power Poll of High School Volleyball teams. The Santa […]

Crime

Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department made two arrests connected to two separate gun-related incidents that occurred over the weekend. On Friday, at approximately 7:08PM, GPD officers responded […]

Government + Politics

Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting.The public may attend virtually through […]

Business

Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 12, 2020

On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]

Government + Politics

BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 (includes Health Department […]

Education

Week Six Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Bell wins shootout with St. Francis

Mike Ridaught

Oct 12, 2020

Newberry 54, Hamilton County 23 This past Friday night, the Newberry Panthers won its fifth straight game with a 54-23 win against visiting Hamilton County (Jasper). […]

Education

UF President pushes back on packing “The Swamp” for Saturday’s game against LSU

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

In response to recent suggestions that the University of Florida open Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to full capacity, Kent Fuchs, the President of UF, released the […]

Local News

50 years of profits prove the West End Golf Course is not a bad investment

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The developer who is currently pursuing the purchase and development of West End Golf Course is justifying his actions on the presumption that the golf course […]

Health

Free COVID-19 testing coming to Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The Department of Emergency Preparedness, COVID 19 Testing bus will be at the Florida Department of Health Building in Bronson at 66 W Main St, Bronson, FL […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

The city of Newberry and parts of Trenton will be without electricity until approximately 9:30, according to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe. “The outage has been […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A senior at Eastside High School wins an essay […]

Education

Second half surge lifts Bronson over Tenorac

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

The Bronson Eagles trailed 8-6 at halftime, but 20 unanswered points in the second half propelled them to victory over the Tenorac Titans 26-8 in week […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News : SUV crash in Columbia County kills White Springs man

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash this afternoon at approximately 4:08 pm in Columbia County. According to the FHP incident report, a Honda […]

Education

Oak Hall remains unbeaten

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 54-8 victory over the Academy at the Lakes in week six of high school football […]

County Commission raises salaries for county manager and attorney to lessen disparity

The PK Yonge Blue Wave swim teams featured on The Prep Zone radio show tonight

Breaking News: UF cancels Saturday’s game with LSU due to COVID-19 outbreak in its program

Newberry, Santa Fe, Bell advance to district finals; Buchholz eliminated

Rise in student COVID-19 cases will translate to more cases in older population

September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions

Elections Supervisor announces vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations in Alachua County

County closing CARES act applications next month

Santa Fe, Newberry move up in Volleyball Power Poll, Bell falls to 12th

Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents

Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday

Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update

Week Six Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Bell wins shootout with St. Francis

UF President pushes back on packing “The Swamp” for Saturday’s game against LSU

50 years of profits prove the West End Golf Course is not a bad investment

Free COVID-19 testing coming to Bronson

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Second half surge lifts Bronson over Tenorac

County codes can’t address neglected West End

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Updating Breaking News : SUV crash in Columbia County kills White Springs man

Oak Hall remains unbeaten

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