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High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

Suzette Cook

Nov 27, 2020

The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]

Government + Politics

County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]

Government + Politics

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

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The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

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Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]

Education

Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 25, 2020

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One of the best high school football playoff games in the state will be held at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville this Friday night. The Buchholz Bobcats […]

Government + Politics

Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors

Suzette Cook

Nov 25, 2020

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The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]

Government + Politics

City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

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The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth (G4G) research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

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Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]

Education

High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener

Mike Ridaught

Nov 24, 2020

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Last night, the defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls basketball team moved to 2-0 with a 69-20 win at home against Hilliard. The Lady Hornets return […]

Business

Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

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Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]

Business

‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

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A simple doctor-patient communication technique known as “teach-back” may lower the risk of health complications, hospitalizations and health care costs for patients with diabetes, according to […]

Education

Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs

Mike Ridaught

Nov 23, 2020

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Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 The Buchholz Bobcats kept their streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

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Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]

Government + Politics

Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

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The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]

Faith + Inspiration

The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face

Tim Price

Nov 22, 2020

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Alachua resident Paityn Benson was born on March 15th, 2020, as the pandemic started to roar. At just four months, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]

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Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident last night at approximately 7:35 pm in Suwannee County. According to the report, a minivan was traveling northbound […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]

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County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness

Suzette Cook

Nov 21, 2020

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Alachua County just took a big step in the fight against homelessness. At the Nov. 10th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $2.3 […]

Education

Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs rallied twice from touchdown deficits, and managed to take a 20-14 in the fourth quarter, but a decisive touchdown and extra point by […]

Education

Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The Buchholz Bobcats kept its streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders in the second round […]

Education

Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]

Education

Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]

Education

South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]

Education

Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]