Local News

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Ocala man, injures two others

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 2pm this afternoon in Marion County on US-27 near the intersection of 55 Avenue. According to […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An intimidating email made its way to Alachua County […]

Health

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Suzette Cook

Oct 25, 2020

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A record daily number of 80,000-plus COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States on Friday, Oct. 23rd bringing the total cases in the U.S. to […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Old Town woman in critical condition after crash in Dixie County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash this evening at approximately 7:18 pm in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a Sport Utility Vehicle, driven by […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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October 14, 2020, the Gainesville Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Division, with the assistance of GPD SWAT, served a search warrant at a residence on […]

Education

Big wins for Buchholz, Oak Hall and PK Yonge; Eastside, St. Francis remain winless

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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Five schools from Gainesville were in action Friday night during week eight of the high school football season, and after the final whistle blew, one team […]

Education

Keystone Heights tames Wildcats

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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The Keystone Heights Indians kept its season rolling with a one-sided victory over the Taylor Wildcats 35-9. It was the fifth straight win for the Indians, […]

Education

Suwannee shuts out #14 Ponte Vedra 14-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs scored touchdowns in the second and third quarters, and its defense pitched a shutout against the #14 ranked Ponte Vedra Sharks to win […]

Education

Lafayette bounces back; blasts Seven Rivers

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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After enduring a 38-14 loss to the The Maclay Marauders of Tallahassee the Lafayette Hornets bounced back in week eight of high school football action Friday […]

Education

Bradford sails past Palatka

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Bradford Tornadoes scored 20 first half points and sailed past the winless Palatka Panthers 36-6 in week eight of high school football action Friday night. […]

Education

Wakulla edges Columbia 30-29

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Columbia Tigers continued their frustrating season with a heartbreaking loss to the Wakulla War Eagles 30-29. After trailing 10-0 at halftime, the Eagles rallied to […]

Education

Trenton edges Williston in a shootout

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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In a wild game that saw 10 touchdowns and multiple lead changes, the Trenton Tigers edged the Williston Red Devils 40-38 in a Friday night shootout. […]

Education

Hawthorne holds off Union County 30-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets scored two first quarter touchdowns and then held off a fourth quarter rally to defeat the Union County Tigers 30-20 in week eight […]

Education

The defense rests: Branford stymies Interlachen

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Branford Buccaneers scored 12 first half points, while its defense shut down the Interlachen Rams en route to a 12-7 victory in week eight of […]

Education

Fourth quarter field goal propels Buchholz past Fleming Island 24-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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A fourth quarter field goal was the difference in a game tied 21-21 as the Buchholz Bobcats edged the #7 ranked Fleming Island Golden Eagles 24-21 […]

Education

Aucilla Christian holds off Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Aucilla Christian Warriors scored 16 first half points and cruised past the Bell Bulldogs 30-19 in week eight action of high school football Friday night. […]

Education

Undefeated Munroe Day routs Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Monroe Day Bobcats showed why they are undefeated with five first quarter touchdowns en route to a 56-0 rout of the Bronson Eagles. The loss […]

Education

Wildwood rallies past Chiefland

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Wildwood Wildcats kept their perfect season alive with a 14-10 win against the Chiefland Chiefs. The Indians took a 10-0 halftime lead, but could not […]

Business

Swamp Head Brewery offers annual candy inspired beers on Oct. 24th drive thru style

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville is brewing up candy beers to satisfy adult trick or treaters’ sweet toothed customers. The beers will be available as […]

Education

Newberry Panthers land in Top 20 Poll; Buchholz, Keystone Heights receive votes

Mike Ridaught

Oct 23, 2020

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As the high school football season continues to navigate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic, some teams have had to postpone games, while other teams pick […]

Government + Politics

Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for 2020 General Election is Saturday at 5 p.m.

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 22, 2020

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The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 General Election is 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested online, in person, […]

Education

With Newberry-Santa Fe canceled, new ‘I am Country’ Game of the Week announced

Mike Ridaught

Oct 22, 2020

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This Friday night’s Newberry at Santa Fe football game has been canceled due to Covid. The Raiders previously canceled their game last Friday night against Palatka. […]

Education

Gainesville advances with win over New Smyrna; Santa Fe opens playoff campaign tonight

Mike Ridaught

Oct 22, 2020

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Last night the Gainesville volleyball team went on the road and kept its season alive with a 5-set win at New Smyrna Beach in the first […]

Local Living

Sister Hazel bringing a big tailgate party to The Post Farm in Newberry this Friday

Tim Price

Oct 22, 2020

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Just think of it as a big tailgate party. You have cars and trucks, and people congregating around them, sitting on lawn chairs or standing (appropriately […]

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