Local News

29 Alachua County high school students named National Merit semifinalists

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

It was announced this week that 29 Alachua County Public School students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. According to […]

Government + Politics

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2020

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 9, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 4900 block of NW 20th Terrace this morning at approximately 3:55AM in reference to an armed robbery of […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Kendrick’s speed and strength leads the Blue Wave into 2020

Mike Ridaught

Sep 9, 2020

Today our senior spotlight is on Taylor Kendrick of P.K. Yonge High School. Kendrick plays football and will run track for the Blue Wave. He will […]

Education

Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won’t perform on fields

Suzette Cook

Sep 9, 2020

Alachua County Parent Jeni Smith launched a petition against the school district limiting marching bands from performing on the field and serving as pep bands only. […]

Government + Politics

Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm

Suzette Cook

Sep 9, 2020

She arrived in Newberry by rail car two weeks ago as discreetly as a 144,000 pound power transformer could. And two weeks later, on a quiet […]

Local Living

August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 9, 2020

August brought above-average rainfall across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District and shrank a 12-month rainfall deficit in Putnam, St. Johns and Flagler […]

Crime

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza

Staff Reports

Sep 8, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery early this morning to a Domino’s Pizza location at the 2100 block of SW 13th […]

Health

Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 8, 2020

The race to find effective treatments for COVID-19 isn’t just about developing new drugs. University of Florida Health scientists are studying a trio of existing medications […]

Local News

Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos hosting telephone town hall

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 8, 2020

Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos will host a one-hour telephone town hall Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:15 p.m. for District 4 residents and all Gainesville […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 8, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking help in locating Stephen Cox, who was last seen on September 3rd, 2019. His vehicle was found […]

Government + Politics

On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors

Suzette Cook

Sep 7, 2020

A public hearing to discuss a proposed 374 RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County […]

Education

Bell sweeps Union County in season opener

Mike Ridaught

Sep 7, 2020

On Friday night, the Bell volleyball team swept visiting Union County (Lake Butler) 25-16, 25-23, 25-13 to move to 1-0 on the season. Senior Taria Liles […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals for children through December

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 7, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer free meals to all Alachua […]

Education

Player of the Week: Mackey overcomes heavy heart to rally Hornets past Newberry 20-14

Mike Ridaught

Sep 7, 2020

The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 4th was Chaz’ Mackey of the Hawthorne Hornets. Mackey, a transfer quarterback from North Marion High School, threw two […]

Government + Politics

City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 7, 2020

Due to the effects of the pandemic, the City of Gainesville announces the following changes to City parking restrictions and requirements: The grace period for neighborhood […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Bicyclist dies in collision with pickup truck in Levy County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 6, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash between a pickup truck and bicycle this morning at approximately 7:17 am on NE 60th Street west of […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 6, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]

Faith + Inspiration

Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God

Tim Price

Sep 6, 2020

GAINESVILLE – Before COVID-19 hit, there was an unusual gathering once a month at a local pub. It was called No Bull Bibles & Brews, and […]

Government + Politics

County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 5, 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. […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Overnight: Six shot at early morning Williston block party

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 5, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of a staged protest turned block party in East Williston to reports of individuals shot. At the […]

Local Living

Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe

Suzette Cook

Sep 4, 2020

Lauren and Eric Morales of Humble Nature Farm in Lake City are good at growing pasture raised poultry. Now, they are hoping to continue to grow […]

Education

High School Football 2020: Newberry at Hawthorne highlights an opening week of local games

Mike Ridaught

Sep 4, 2020

Friday Night Game of the Week: Newberry at Hawthorne Tonight at 7:30 the Hawthorne Hornets host the Newberry Panthers in a rematch of last year’s game won […]

Local Living

The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend…maybe

Reggie Connell

Sep 4, 2020

Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]

29 Alachua County high school students named National Merit semifinalists

Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Kendrick’s speed and strength leads the Blue Wave into 2020

Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won’t perform on fields

Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm

August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida

Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza

Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find

Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos hosting telephone town hall

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019

On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors

Bell sweeps Union County in season opener

Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals for children through December

Player of the Week: Mackey overcomes heavy heart to rally Hornets past Newberry 20-14

City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions

Updating Breaking News: Bicyclist dies in collision with pickup truck in Levy County

In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping

Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God

County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday

Breaking News Overnight: Six shot at early morning Williston block party

Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe

High School Football 2020: Newberry at Hawthorne highlights an opening week of local games

The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend…maybe

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