Local News

A community of homeowners that paid top dollar to live adjacent to a golf course are not backing down from the fight against a developer who […]

Renaming committee makes recommendation for JJ Finley Elementary School

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

On June 16th, 2020, the School Board of Alachua County voted to change the name of J.J. Finley Elementary School and adopted a process for selecting […]

Local Living

Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]

Gainesville Police Department warns of scam calls

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department has received reports of phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Gainesville police officers/investigators. These suspects are telling victims they received counterfeit […]

The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 16, 2020

Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 15, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]

Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 15, 2020

Units from Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a drowning at Ginnie Springs on Wednesday (Aug. 12th) just after 5pm. During the response, the […]

Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 15, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]

Three inmates at Levy County Detention Center test positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 14, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office announced that three inmates at the Levy County Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, and that 20 LCSO employees have […]

With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 14, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]

County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 14, 2020

At yesterday’s Alachua County Commission Meeting the Commission took the following actions: (1) authorized $750,000 of CARES Act money to facilitate additional digital teacher training and […]

Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 14, 2020

With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]

Local News

Traffic Update: Sinkhole on SR 24 repaired; all lanes reopened

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 14, 2020

FDOT Traffic Update The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it has completed repairs of the sinkhole on State Road 24 in between CR 336 […]

Two days left: Early voting for 2020 Primary Election ends tomorrow

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 14, 2020

Early voting for the 2020 Primary Election ends tomorrow, August 15th. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are as […]

Newberry High’s Paige Dinges looks to spike her volleyball career with a state championship in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 14, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Paige Dinges of Newberry High School. Dinges will play middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team this year. She’s been […]

Gilchrist County Fire Rescue receives CPR devices

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 13, 2020

Gilchrist County Fire Rescue received five new Automated CPR Devices with the assistance of a Florida Department of Health matching grant. Each of the Advanced Life […]

Bronson High School’s Thomas Kerrin shoots for a perfect season in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 13, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thomas Kerrin of Bronson High School. Kerrin will play football, basketball, and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. […]

When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions

Mike Ridaught

Aug 13, 2020

With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors meeting approaching this Friday, several area head football coaches offered their thoughts on whether the […]

County Commission cancels interlocal fire rescue agreement with Archer

Suzette Cook

Aug 12, 2020

The City of Archer has a year to figure out whether it will create its own fire department since Alachua County has canceled its interlocal service […]

Local Living

District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020

Along with the threat of a hurricane at the end of July, some portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District received copious rainfall — like Volusia […]

Local News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 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 […]

Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st

Suzette Cook

Aug 12, 2020

The School Board of Alachua County has approved the reopening of public schools on August 31st and will move forward with the current plan that gives […]

Updating Breaking News: GPD identifies hit and run victim

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020