Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
Jun 30, 2020
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
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Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
Jun 30, 2020
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]
Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week
Jun 30, 2020
Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]
The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade
Jun 30, 2020
Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]
Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School
Jun 29, 2020
Langford won state titles in football and baseball.
COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Jun 29, 2020
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week
Jun 29, 2020
Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]
Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures
Jun 29, 2020
Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]
Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots
Jun 29, 2020
A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]
College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry
Jun 28, 2020
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The College of Missionary Aviation held its graduation Saturday, and while all three graduates followed each other down the aisle, they will be […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020
Jun 28, 2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend
Jun 27, 2020
Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The […]
Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
Jun 27, 2020
A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
Jun 27, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]
Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School
Jun 27, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
Jun 26, 2020
City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]
West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer
Jun 26, 2020
More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]
UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients
Jun 26, 2020
The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand telemedicine services and equipment among […]
Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program
Jun 26, 2020
As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]
Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee
Jun 25, 2020
County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Land Use Subcommittee and Vice Chair of […]
Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy
Jun 25, 2020
Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]
COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend
Jun 25, 2020
The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country
Jun 25, 2020
Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]
Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson
Jun 25, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]