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Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Umatilla man

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 19, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 am on Friday in Marion County. According to the FHP report, A tractor-trailer, driven by […]

Education

Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, Hawthorne, and Santa Fe land in top 20

Mike Ridaught

Dec 19, 2020

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The top-ranked team in The Prep Zone Power Poll is still Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville). The Class 3A Tigers (7-0) solidified their hold on the top spot […]

Health

COVID-19 testing: We’ve come a long way

Suzette Cook

Dec 18, 2020

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The parking garage at UF Health Springhill was a different scene back in April when COVID-19 testing was new to Alachua County and test results took […]

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Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed on US-90 in Suwannee County

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 18, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian fatality last night in Suwannee County at approximately 10:25 pm. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck, driven […]

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Neighbors pray, Gainesville plastic surgeon offers scar revision for girl attacked by dogs

Suzette Cook

Dec 18, 2020

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The mother of the seven-year-old girl attacked by two dogs while playing in her yard of the Valwood neighborhood Tuesday night shared photos of the wounds […]

Education

Baker stops Hawthorne 27-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 17, 2020

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It was a great ride… it just fell one game short. The undefeated Baker Gators defeated the Hawthorne Hornets 27-14 in the Class 1-A state championship […]

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Hidden Atrocities (Part Four): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 17, 2020

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Human traffickers deprive their victims of the most basic human rights: freedom and security. Trafficking victims are forced into cruel and inhumane conditions and are often […]

Education

Hawthorne Hornets facing another powerhouse opponent in the undefeated Baker Gators

Mike Ridaught

Dec 17, 2020

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CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW WHO: Hawthorne Hornets (10-2) vs. Baker Gators (13-0) WHEN: Kickoff is at 7:02 p.m. Our pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on 106.9 FM […]

Education

Free meals for children distributed on December 17th throughout Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 17, 2020

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Alachua County Public Schools will be distributing free meals for all children ages 0-18 at 24 locations throughout Alachua County from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. […]

Education

It’s a family atmosphere at Hawthorne

Mike Ridaught

Dec 17, 2020

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While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a global issue, it’s been a record-setting year for the Hornets’ athletic program. Just prior to the shutdown in March, […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 17, 2020

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Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue stations 1, 3, and 5 all responded to a report of a house fire at the 900 block of NW 10th Street […]

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Hidden Atrocities (Part Three): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 16, 2020

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“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened […]

Health

UF Health in Gainesville begins vaccinating high-risk health care employees against COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 16, 2020

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After months of anguish and anticipation, after the long days and the longer nights of a pandemic that has stressed communities across Florida, the nation and […]

Local Living

A brief stroll will lead you to namesake visitors of Manatee Springs State Park

Suzette Cook

Dec 16, 2020

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A few months ago, the 800 feet of boardwalk leading out to the Suwannee River lookout pavilion at Manatee Springs State Park were off limits. But […]

Education

Trenton High School hosting Christmas Basketball tournament

Mike Ridaught

Dec 16, 2020

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Tomorrow afternoon, the Trenton High School basketball teams will host the Smith Asset Management Classic Christmas Tournament. Game one is Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. as […]

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Hidden Atrocities (Part Two): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida

Reggie Connell

Dec 15, 2020

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“I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak… I […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Newberry teen arrested by ACSO, suspected of burglary

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

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The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office dispatched its helicopter on Tuesday morning in response to a call about a burglar alarm going off at a home near […]

Education

Several high school basketball teams cancel games, suspend activities due to COVID-19-related issues

Mike Ridaught

Dec 15, 2020

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Last night’s P.K. Yonge at Trenton girls basketball game was canceled due to COVID-19-related issues. The two teams were originally scheduled to play on November 19th, […]

Government + Politics

School Board of Alachua County offering interim superintendent $160,000 annual salary

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 15, 2020

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The School Board of Alachua County will vote on the new interim superintendent’s employment contract at tonight’s regular meeting. Carlee Escue Simon, Ph.D., was chosen from […]

Government + Politics

Ichetucknee rehab plan will increase tubing on lower river, limit upper river to paddlers

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

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A plan by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks to prevent further damage to the Ichetucknee River ecosystem would replace upper […]

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Breaking News: Newberry schools on brief lockdown as ACSO responds to burglary alarm

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

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The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office dispatched its helicopter on Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. in response to a call for a burglar alarm set off. According […]

Education

Home Grown: Cornelius Ingram one win away from a state title in two sports

Mike Ridaught

Dec 15, 2020

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Cornelius Ingram was a 2-sport star at Hawthorne High School. He was highly recruited coming out of high school and chose to play at the University […]

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Newberry mayor invites Archer to consider wastewater facility partnership

Suzette Cook

Dec 15, 2020

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Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe invited the City of Archer Commission to the table to talk about a potential wastewater facility partnership. At the Dec. 14th regular […]

Local Living

November’s good news: No drought conditions, aquifer in high ranges

Mainstreet Daily News

Dec 15, 2020

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An extreme range of dry conditions in inland counties to very wet coastal counties in October demonstrated how fickle Florida’s seasonal rainfall patterns can be — […]