Breaking News: District postpones water permit to add Nestle
Aug 11, 2020
The Suwannee River Water Management District voted on August 11th to table the vote on a permit that would allow the Seven Springs Water Company to […]
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Breaking News: District postpones water permit to add Nestle
The Suwannee River Water Management District voted on August 11th to table the vote on a permit that would allow the Seven Springs Water Company to […]
Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14
Aug 10, 2020
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office lost a trailblazing K-9 last week. Midnight, one of the original members of the K-9 unit, died last week at the […]
Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect
Aug 10, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two traffic homicides over the weekend. The first incident occurred at 5:18PM on Sunday when GPD officers answered […]
Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look
Aug 10, 2020
Under the greatest of circumstances, finding a new job is a challenge. There is no easy way to gain employment except through the hard work and […]
We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds
Aug 10, 2020
Alachua County small and medium businesses that are in compliance with the county COVID-19 Emergency Order can start applying for $15 million in CARES Act […]
Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed
Aug 9, 2020
GAINESVILLE – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Interstate 75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road (State Road 26) will remain closed Monday, August 10. The ramp was […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020
Aug 9, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act
Aug 8, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]
Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month
Aug 8, 2020
Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
Aug 7, 2020
Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]
Aquatropics to the rescue
Aug 7, 2020
There are two creatures not for sale at Aquatropics tropical fish store in Gainesville – a Jack Dempsey fish and a freshwater fire eel. They […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
Aug 7, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]
Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health
Aug 7, 2020
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
Developing News: Williston child missing
Aug 6, 2020
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a for a five-month-old child last seen in Williston. Kingston Rome is two […]
Trenton High’s Alex Brown shoots for back-to-back playoff appearances for the Tigers in 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Alex Brown of Trenton High School. Brown will play football and participate in weightlifting for the Tigers during his senior […]
COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Lake City
Aug 6, 2020
NOTE: THERE IS A LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE COLUMBIA COUNTY TESTING SITE. Please review and share the dates that COVID-19 will be conducted by Columbia and Hamilton County Health […]
We tested It: Navigating the CARES Act individual application? Here’s the step-by-step process
Aug 6, 2020
If you are applying for a piece of the $21 million in Alachua County CARES Act funds earmarked to help those residents financially impacted by the […]
Prospective West End Golf property developer advertising ’60 par course’ to sell units
Aug 5, 2020
The developer that has an active rezoning application and plans for a 487-unit development that will wipe out the 75-acre West End golf course site, is […]
State championship in basketball and football? Hawthorne High School’s Dre Lawrence shooting for the stars this season
Aug 5, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Dre Lawrence of Hawthorne High School. Lawrence will participate in football and basketball this year for the Hornets. He was […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at commercial building site
Aug 4, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue crews from Stations 1,2,5, and 9 were summoned to 100 NW 17th Street (Hurley House) for a commercial building fire. Workers were alerted […]
County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members
Aug 4, 2020
The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications to fill openings for a new Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC). When, where, and how the CCAC will meet […]
DJ says he’s coming, Gilchrist County says no way
Aug 4, 2020
An Orlando-based DJ says he is part of a movement and anybody not onboard with him hosting huge music events during a pandemic at Ginnie Springs […]
County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19
Aug 4, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners issued an Emergency Purchase Order to fund an air purification system in the Alachua County Jail. The purchase order, […]
Innovative and convenient UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks opens
Aug 4, 2020
University of Florida Health unveiled on Monday at The Oaks Mall the region’s premier surgical center for eye and ear, nose and throat patients, a landmark […]