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Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]

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Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall

Suzette Cook

Nov 11, 2020

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Hurricane Eta is forecast to hit Florida’s West Coast making landfall between Yankeetown and Cedar Key on Thursday at 1 p.m. According to Assistant Director […]

Education

PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

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The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]

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Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer

Suzette Cook

Nov 10, 2020

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After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]

Local Living

‘A Cedar Key Christmas’ and ‘A Tuna Christmas’ take to the stage in December

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

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Tis the season and the season will be on two stages in Alachua County starting on Dec. 4th. The Gainesville Community Playhouse will host Michael Presley Bobbit’s A […]

Education

Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

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Oak Hall 34, Merritt Island Christian 12 This past Friday night, despite playing without three starting offensive linemen, the Oak Hall football team eased past visiting […]

Government + Politics

Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]

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High Springs hires new City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

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The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]

Government + Politics

Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

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A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]

Business

Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

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Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]

Government + Politics

County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]

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Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

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Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Kat Cammack was elected to Congress and Chuck Clemons […]

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Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Marion County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 4:45pm this afternoon in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a motorcycle was traveling northbound on […]

Education

Gainesville Football: Buchholz, Hurricanes win big; Oak Hall heading to state final

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

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Buchholz 53, Santa Fe 0 The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season […]

Education

Williston blasts Chiefland 35-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

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The Williston Red Devils closed out its regular season with a 35-6 victory over the Chiefland Indians Friday night. Williston heads into the playoffs with a […]

Education

Furious rally propels Suwannee Bulldogs past Baker County Wildcats 35-32

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally past the Baker County Wildcats 35-32. After taking a 14-8 first quarter lead, the […]

Education

Gainesville Hurricanes shutdown Eastside

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Gainesville took a 16-0 lead into halftime, and relied on a stingy defense to shutdown the Eastside Rams 37-7 in the final regular season game […]

Education

Bronson stymies Crescent City; advances in playoffs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Bronson Eagles took a 20-8 lead into the fourth quarter, and then blew the game open with 18 points in the final period to defeat […]

Education

Trenton overwhelms Lafayette 35-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Trenton Tigers scored 28 first half points and then held on to defeat the Lafayette Hornets 35-21 in the regular season finale for both teams. […]

Education

Columbia bombs Englewood 41-7

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Columbia Tigers won their second straight game and advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 41-7 win against the Englewood Rams. The […]

Education

Union County blasts Keystone Heights 42-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Union County Bears scored 28 halftime points and cruised to a 42-20 win over Keystone Heights. The Indians took a 14-7 lead in the first […]

Education

Unbeaten Oak Hall storms into state championship

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 34-12 victory over the Merritt Island Christian Cougars in the semifinals of the 8-man AA […]

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Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills one, injures three

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash this afternoon at approximately 12:30 PM near the intersection of State Road 20 and County Road 234 between […]