Local News

Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

May 27, 2020

Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers said about 16,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Alachua County as of May 26th and the positivity rate […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland

Mike Ridaught

May 27, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Jacob Pitts of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In six games this season, Pitts was batting .250 for the Indians. […]

Inspiration

In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

“In Small Town USA, neighbors help neighbors.” It’s a phrase that first gained traction when a random act of kindness by two of your High Springs […]

Government + Politics

School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]

Covid-19

Newberry offering COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Fire Station (310 NW […]

Government + Politics

Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

According to the Census 2020 website Census takers will begin going door to door in June to count people who have not responded to the 2020 […]

Business

County requests vacation rental reopening

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]

Inspiration

Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!

Reggie Connell

May 26, 2020

It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]

Government + Politics

Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]

Health

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

Life South is offering free screening for all eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies. The test is authorized by the FDA and detects if you have developed […]

Education

Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

May 26, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Lars Hammersmark of Gainesville High School. Hammersmark was on the varsity swim team and the GHS Water Polo team. His favorite […]

Health

Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 25, 2020

COVID-19 Testing in Archer begins on June 2nd from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Archer Fire Station located at 17128 SW Archer Road, Archer. The deadline […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 24, 2020

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

Education

Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team

Mike Ridaught

May 24, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Autumn Oglesby of the Belleview softball team. Oglesby was named the Ocala Star-Banner pitcher of the year for the second year […]

Government + Politics

Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct their Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The evening portion of this meeting is canceled. […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host the district’s second Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 28 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. […]

Education

In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners

Mainstreet Daily News

May 23, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From face mask debates and votes, to skate park controversies, to a virtual swearing-in ceremony, it was […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: After state final run in 2019, Chiefland’s Kaiden Baker will head to UCF

Mike Ridaught

May 23, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Kaiden Baker of Chiefland High School. In six games this season, Baker hit .400 for the Indians with a team-leading seven […]

Education

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts […]

Government + Politics

Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary

Suzette Cook

May 22, 2020

Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY – Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices (which are now working remotely), will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. […]

Government + Politics

Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville

Suzette Cook

May 22, 2020

In the invocation before the swearing in of three Gainesville City Commissioners on May 21st, Father David Ruchinski asked that God, “Inspire and direct the deliberations […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

UPDATED AT 6PM From the Florida Forest Service Multiple units from the Florida Forest Service and Alachua County Fire Rescue are responding to a wildfire at […]

Education

Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

May 21, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Evan Graetz of the Buchholz boys’ tennis team. Graetz was a district runner-up his freshman and sophomore years, but won […]

Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County

Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland

In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors

School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols

Newberry offering COVID-19 testing

Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census

County requests vacation rental reopening

Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!

Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies

Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing

The GOOD news this week… 05-24-2020

Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team

Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners

Senior Spotlight: After state final run in 2019, Chiefland’s Kaiden Baker will head to UCF

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary

Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules

Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville

Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes

Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

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