Local News

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

Covid-19

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]

Covid-19

Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]

Education

Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]

Education

Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]

Government + Politics

Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump

Suzette Cook

Jul 2, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]

Health

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Jul 1, 2020

It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum

Suzette Cook

Jul 1, 2020

With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]

Education

Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 1, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]

Covid-19

Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]

Education

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]

Education

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

Covid-19

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]

Local News

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]

Government + Politics

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]

Local Living

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]

Local News

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 29, 2020

Langford won state titles in football and baseball.

Covid-19

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]

Local News

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]

Local News

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry

Tim Price

Jun 28, 2020

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The College of Missionary Aviation held its graduation Saturday, and while all three graduates followed each other down the aisle, they will be […]

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions

Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75

Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you

Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump

Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum

Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry

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