Local News

Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus?

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 29, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools are back in session beginning August 31st. The Alachua County Public Works Department would like to remind drivers about laws concerning stopped […]

Education

UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates

Suzette Cook

Aug 28, 2020

Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]

Education

Bronson High’s Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 28, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Xavier Guyton of Bronson High School. Guyton will participate in football, basketball, and weightlifting during his senior year. Last year […]

Health

Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 28, 2020

Small, single-vaccine clinical trials may not provide sufficient evidence that a COVID-19 vaccine is effective enough to provide significant protection, writes a group of World Health […]

Local Living

Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress

Suzette Cook

Aug 28, 2020

Gilchrist County neighbors of Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground say that problems with pollution, loud music, drugs, alcohol, strangers wandering onto their properties and traffic jams blocking […]

Inspiration

Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children’s mental health services

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 28, 2020

A grant that has provided more than $2 million for mental health services for children in four high-needs Alachua County public schools will be expanded to […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 27, 2020

Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 27, 2020

Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman has been appointed the next city manager of Winchester, Virginia. He is expected join its leadership team on Sept. 26. […]

Health

UF chemists target toxic algae blooms in Florida’s lakes and rivers

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 27, 2020

As large blooms of toxic blue-green algae have become an annual phenomenon in Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as other places worldwide, University of […]

Education

County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]

Education

Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

Last week the University of Clemson football team added former Union County High School star running back C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Spiller will be […]

Education

Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Columbia County injures three; one critical

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 26, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash last night at approximately 7 pm on County Road 131 in Columbia County. Vehicle one, an ATV driven by […]

Education

Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jairus Brantley of Gainesville Christian, and if you are watching the Warriors play sports, chances are Brantley will be on […]

Health

UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Aug 25, 2020

University of Florida Health recently enrolled the first two patients in a national study examining whether convalescent blood plasma can stop the progression of COVID-19 from […]

Government + Politics

High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]

Business

Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Home sales activity in July was very positive and show that home sales were up by 10.6% year over year. In other good news, the average […]

Education

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

While planning a return to school next week, Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages all our neighbors to put safety first. Emergency responders from Gainesville Fire Rescue will […]

Government + Politics

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

Aug 25, 2020

The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville receives grant from AARP

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]

Education

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Suzette Cook

Aug 24, 2020

Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]

Local Living

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s […]

Government + Politics

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 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. […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 23, 2020

Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus?

UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates

Bronson High’s Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020

Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale

Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress

Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children’s mental health services

Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years

Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA

UF chemists target toxic algae blooms in Florida’s lakes and rivers

County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class

Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson

Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Columbia County injures three; one critical

Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian

UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma

High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Gainesville receives grant from AARP

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020

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