Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property
Jul 22, 2020
First step in converting 75 acres of greens into 487 residential units and a hotel: host a “neighborhood workshop.” Notices to homeowners adjacent to the West […]
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Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property
First step in converting 75 acres of greens into 487 residential units and a hotel: host a “neighborhood workshop.” Notices to homeowners adjacent to the West […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrests three Ocala men in 2019 homicide
Jul 22, 2020
On August 11th, 2019, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about the remains of a man found in a remote section of a […]
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville this weekend
Jul 22, 2020
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
Dixie County High’s Sam Cannon is gunning for an undefeated season
Jul 22, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sam Cannon of Dixie County High School. Cannon will play football and baseball for the Bears. One of his best […]
Breaking News: Multi-vehicle crash on University Avenue leaves five injured; one critical
Jul 21, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to multiple calls regarding a multiple vehicle crash at the 2700 block of West University Avenue at approximately 4:10 pm today. And […]
Alachua County Public Schools free meal program to be extended through August 6th
Jul 21, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will continue to provide free meals to local children through August 6. The free meals were scheduled to end on Thursday, […]
Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores
Jul 21, 2020
After saying it didn’t want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several […]
Williston graduate serves aboard US Navy ship USS Comstock in the Pacific Ocean
Jul 21, 2020
Lauren Hope Taylor, a resident of Williston and member of the US Navy, is serving aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) currently […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest two suspects in home invasion
Jul 20, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of subjects fighting in the roadway at the 600 Block of NW 4th Avenue last night at approximately 9:40 […]
We checked: Are people wearing face masks at businesses in Gainesville?
Jul 20, 2020
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world’s largest retail trade association, is pushing retailers across the U.S. to adopt face mask requirements. That push started on […]
Candidates agree achievement gaps, COVID-19, budget challenges are top priorities
Jul 20, 2020
Candidates running for Alachua County School Board, Alachua County Commission and Property Appraiser acknowledged during a virtual forum on Sunday (July 19th) that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week
Jul 20, 2020
Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]
Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville
Jul 20, 2020
Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]
What’s it like to be a zookeeper?
Jul 20, 2020
Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]
The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020
Jul 19, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season
Jul 18, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caden Hastings of Bell High School. Hastings will play football and participate on the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team during his senior […]
In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue
Jul 18, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two
Jul 17, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash yesterday at approximately 5:42 PM near the intersection of US HWY 129 and 44th Place in Suwanee County. […]
COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend
Jul 17, 2020
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
West End community proposes “green lung” idea to county commission
Jul 17, 2020
Alachua County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson challenged a group of more than 60 Villages of West End homeowners fighting a rezoning application to come up […]
Newberry High’s Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship
Jul 17, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sarah Miller of Newberry High School. Miller will play setter and defensive specialist for the Panthers’ volleyball team this fall. […]
Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman
Jul 16, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash today at approximately 4:05 pm near the intersection of SW County Road 346 and SW State Road 121 […]
Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Jul 16, 2020
The Blue Highway Pizzeria, a popular restaurant in Alachua County with two locations in Micanopy and Jonesville, released the following statement on its Facebook page after […]
Trenton High’s Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4
Jul 16, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caleb Morgan of Trenton High School. Morgan will play football and baseball this year for the Tigers. He’ll play linebacker […]