Local News

Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 through Wednesday

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

FDOT Traffic Alert The Florida Department of Transportation has informed Levy County that State Road 24 between CR 336 (Ellzey Church) and CR 345 in Rosewood […]

Local News

Gilchrist County Sheriff tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office announced today in a news release that Sheriff Bobby Schultz and two other members of the agency have tested positive for […]

Covid-19

Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 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

Bell High School’s Jordan Hernandez is ready to prove the critics wrong in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 3, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jordan Hernandez of Bell High School. Hernandez will play football and baseball for the Bulldogs during his senior season. In […]

Local News

Isaías nearing the Atlantic coast; worst staying just offshore through Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 2, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to move along the Florida Atlantic coast today from Palm Beach county northward toward the Space Coast today and tonight with […]

Education

The GOOD news this week…

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 2, 2020

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

Local News

Two Dunnellon residents killed, one seriously injured in crash on SR 93 in Columbia County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle crash last night at approximately 8:20 pm on State Road 93 in Columbia County. A 55-year old Dunnellon man, driving […]

Covid-19

County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 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. […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Crash on I-75 in Columbia County kills one, injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle crash last night at approximately 8:20 pm in on Interstate 75 in Columbia County. A 55-year old Dunnellon man, driving […]

Local News

Mainstreet Daily News staff writer wins four awards from Florida Press Association

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

Mainstreet Daily News Staff Writer Suzette Cook garnered four awards from the Florida Press Association for reporting and photography. The awards for weekly newspapers were announced […]

Education

Newberry High’s Leontre’ Robinson ready to lead Panthers to a state championship in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Jul 31, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Leontre’ Robinson of Newberry High School. Robinson will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. His favorite high […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

This morning at approximately 12:52 am, detention officers from the Alachua County Jail were making rounds and inmate counts when they observed an inmate with a […]

Local News

Hurricane Isaias forecast to strengthen; tropical storm watches continue in south Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

Isaias became a hurricane overnight, and is poised to make a close pass to Florida’s Atlantic Coast this weekend. As of the mid-morning Friday advisory […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for “Alert Alachua”

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 31, 2020

Alachua County Emergency Management encourages everyone to make hurricane season preparations. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.alertalachua.com. Alert Alachua provides […]

Covid-19

UF Health expands use of eye protection against COVID-19 for its healthcare workers

Suzette Cook

Jul 30, 2020

A day after White House Health Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the use of protective goggles can help curb the spread of COVID-19,UF Health is […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two separate conveyance burglaries and one stolen vehicle incident last night at the 1000 block of NW 10th Avenue […]

Local News

Tree clobbers West End man’s truck

Suzette Cook

Jul 30, 2020

Robby Matheny was packed and ready to go on vacation. His pickup truck was parked in his driveway at the Villages of West End and he […]

Education

“Flash” Gordon leading Hurricane secondary in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Jul 30, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jerohn Gordon of Gainesville High School. Gordon will participate in football and track & field during his senior year for the […]

Health

UF Health surgeons perform historic double-lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Members of UF Health’s lung transplant team, shown performing a procedure in a 2019 photo, have been recognized as an elite program by U.S. News & […]

Local News

Time to think about voting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Election day for the Alachua County primary is August 18th – so it’s time to make some decisions. Did you request a vote-by-mail ballot? It should […]

Local News

Uncertainty unchanged and unusually high with ‘Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine’

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 30, 2020

Rain and wind impacts from what is currently referred to as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (PTC Nine) are possible in Florida as early as Saturday. However, […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 29, 2020

With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. Visit […]

Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 through Wednesday

Gilchrist County Sheriff tests positive for COVID-19

Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda

Bell High School’s Jordan Hernandez is ready to prove the critics wrong in 2020

Isaías nearing the Atlantic coast; worst staying just offshore through Monday

The GOOD news this week…

Two Dunnellon residents killed, one seriously injured in crash on SR 93 in Columbia County

County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Breaking News Overnight: Crash on I-75 in Columbia County kills one, injures two

Mainstreet Daily News staff writer wins four awards from Florida Press Association

Newberry High’s Leontre’ Robinson ready to lead Panthers to a state championship in 2020

Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail

Hurricane Isaias forecast to strengthen; tropical storm watches continue in south Florida

Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches

Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for “Alert Alachua”

UF Health expands use of eye protection against COVID-19 for its healthcare workers

Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night

Tree clobbers West End man’s truck

“Flash” Gordon leading Hurricane secondary in 2020

UF Health surgeons perform historic double-lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor

Time to think about voting

Uncertainty unchanged and unusually high with ‘Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine’

Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation

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