National media descends on Alachua County to cover drive thru weddings
May 17, 2020
Hours before the second round of drive-thru weddings kicked off on May 14th in Downtown Gainesville, Alachua County Clerk of the Court Jess Irby had a […]
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National media descends on Alachua County to cover drive thru weddings
Hours before the second round of drive-thru weddings kicked off on May 14th in Downtown Gainesville, Alachua County Clerk of the Court Jess Irby had a […]
Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School
May 17, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Gabby Leffler of Bell High School. Leffler played softball, and basketball for the Lady Bulldogs. She was also on the weightlifting […]
Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field
May 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Joe Ukeiley of the Eastside baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. On the field, Ukeiley was recognized […]
Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected
May 16, 2020
Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National […]
Alachua County introduces new COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
May 16, 2020
As the recovery continues, the County Commission is looking at information from many diverse sources and indicators as they make decisions on what the recovery in […]
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser offices to reopen May 18th
May 15, 2020
The Josiah T. Walls Builidng, home to the offices of the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and Alachua County Property Appraiser, will reopen May 18. […]
UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools
May 15, 2020
A month ago, University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs said his strategy in dealing with COVID-19 was to “lock ourselves in place and outlast the […]
Alachua County Rural Collection and Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities return to normal operations next week
May 15, 2020
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (5125 N.E. 63rd Avenue, Gainesville) will re-open to the public and commercial customers. The Hazardous Waste […]
Gainesville sends out surveys that includes COVID-19 response questions
May 15, 2020
The City of Gainesville has selected 1,000 neighbors across its four districts to fill out a survey on how the city has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School
May 15, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Presley Paulling of Bell High School. Paulling played volleyball and softball, and also participated in cheerleading. She is this […]
After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball
May 14, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Corbin Grantham of Buchholz High School. Grantham, who is the son of University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, played football […]
Quicker reviews, designated funding is speeding COVID-19 research efforts at UF Health
May 14, 2020
University of Florida Health researcher Mark Brantly, M.D., and his team are working to evaluate a drug treatment for the novel coronavirus that might block the deadly […]
GNVCares opens applications for small businesses
May 14, 2020
The City of Gainesville has launched GNVCares about Businesses, a $1.59 million program aimed at expanding local relief and recovery efforts through direct assistance to small […]
County Health: Alachua well below state average in COVID-19 cases and deaths
May 13, 2020
Alachua County’s COVID-19 positivity and mortality rates are about half of what the State of Florida reports as of May 11, according to the administrator for […]
UF and Santa Fe discuss transitions at Gainesville Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight
May 13, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 13. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by University […]
The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus
May 13, 2020
Commissioner Charles Chestnut asked viewers and his colleagues to bow their heads and then delivered the invocation at the beginning of the Alachua Board of County […]
Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers
May 13, 2020
Even with above-average rainfall in April, abnormally dry conditions continue throughout much of the St. Johns River Water Management District. A full report outlining hydrological conditions […]
Alachua County Public Schools maintains high credit rating
May 13, 2020
In a report that cited “strong management, with good policies and practices,” the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has awarded Alachua County Public Schools an […]
School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall
May 12, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Zhai Smith of Oak Hall School. Smith was a team captain for the Eagles’ football team, which advanced to […]
Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again
May 12, 2020
Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]
Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in
May 12, 2020
The Newberry City Commission voted 3-2 to lift the State of Emergency order status put in place on March 17th by letting a motion for its […]
Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase
May 12, 2020
Paul White, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Alachua County Public Schools, released a statement in response to a petition sent out on May 9th signed by 225 […]
High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward
May 11, 2020
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Members Dr. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain requested a special meeting to discuss the land purchase of a 37-acre parcel […]