Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County
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 […]
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Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County
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 […]
Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals
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 […]
Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals
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 […]
Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35
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 […]
Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7
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 […]
High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction
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 […]
County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act
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. […]
City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status
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 […]
Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
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 […]
Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night
One of the best high school football playoff games in the state will be held at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville this Friday night. The Buchholz Bobcats […]
Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]
City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations
The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth (G4G) research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the […]
Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks
Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]
High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener
Last night, the defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls basketball team moved to 2-0 with a 69-20 win at home against Hilliard. The Lady Hornets return […]
Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?
Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]
‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations
A simple doctor-patient communication technique known as “teach-back” may lower the risk of health complications, hospitalizations and health care costs for patients with diabetes, according to […]
Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs
Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 The Buchholz Bobcats kept their streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]
Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight
The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]
The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face
Alachua resident Paityn Benson was born on March 15th, 2020, as the pandemic started to roar. At just four months, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident last night at approximately 7:35 pm in Suwannee County. According to the report, a minivan was traveling northbound […]
In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]
County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness
Alachua County just took a big step in the fight against homelessness. At the Nov. 10th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $2.3 […]
Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20
The Suwannee Bulldogs rallied twice from touchdown deficits, and managed to take a 20-14 in the fourth quarter, but a decisive touchdown and extra point by […]