Local News

School Board pushes back opening date to August 24th, requires masks for students and staff

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

During a marathon six-hour special meeting/workshop last evening, the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted 5-0 to push back the first day of school for […]

Covid-19

UF mantra for re-opening: Screen, Test, Protect

Suzette Cook

Jul 16, 2020

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If a student in a classroom at the University of Florida is positive for COVID-19, it is not a danger if that student and the rest of the […]

Local Living

Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 15, 2020

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The Hippodrome Theatre is launching it’s very first virtual production, SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley, which will be pre-recorded and offered completely online! Souvenir is a side-splitting celebration of the […]

Government + Politics

Beginning Friday, Poe Springs Park opening three days a week to visitors

Suzette Cook

Jul 15, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted to give an extra day of access to Poe Springs Park starting this Friday, July 17th. And if grant funds […]

Education

All-purpose athlete Davontis Clements shooting for state championship at Gainesville High

Mike Ridaught

Jul 15, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Davontis Clements of Gainesville High School. Clements will participate in football and track and field for the Hurricanes during his […]

Local Living

Groundwater levels and spring flows increased in June throughout the region

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 15, 2020

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Groundwater levels across the St. Johns River Water Management District rebounded slightly in June after a late spring downward trend, while rainfall varied with above-average rainfall […]

Local News

Breaking Overnight: Lake City man dies in motorcycle crash

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 8 pm in Columbia County. A 21-year old Lake City man, riding a 2015 BMW S1000R […]

Covid-19

BOCC: City of Newberry won’t get CARES Act funds if they ignore county order

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

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Alachua County has access to up to $46.9 million in CARES Act funds, but municipalities and businesses that are not following the current emergency order will […]

Government + Politics

Developing Story: Gainesville Police Department looking for leads in Monday night shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2020

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Updated at 3pm: On July 13, 2020 at approximately 8:07PM, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the Days Inn located at 1901 SW 13th Street to reports […]

Covid-19

Will Alachua County follow the state emergency order to open schools August 10th?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2020

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The School Board of Alachua County will be holding a special meeting/workshop on Wednesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. to vote on and discuss items related […]

Covid-19

Levy County School Board closes Bronson office after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

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Students and recent visitors of BronsonMiddle/High School may have been exposed to a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19. “We had one staff member test […]

Business

BOCC Chair to West End land owners: Give us a plan

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

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Homeowners at the Villages of West End are hoping that the same members of the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who on July 14th will […]

Education

On the offensive or defensive line, Chiefland High’s Elijah Flanders is a force to be reckoned with

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior is Elijah Flanders of the Chiefland High School football team. Flanders plays on both sides of the ball. He’s an offensive guard […]

Covid-19

Developing News: 112 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Columbia Correctional Institution

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health announced today that 112 inmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) in Lake City tested positive for COVID-19. “The Department […]

Covid-19

Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Mobile Testing Unit provides 878 free COVID-19 tests in the community

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

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On May 21st, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) initiated a COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit which consisted of GFR’s Community Resource Para-Medicine (CPR) Program Coordinator Ariella Bak, CRP […]

Covid-19

UF Health pediatrician gives guidance on new inflammatory syndrome in children

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

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There is now another reason to pay even closer attention to a child’s fever. A temperature spike may be an indication of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in […]

Covid-19

BOCC to discuss millage rate adoption, $1M for the arts, COVID-19 updates

Suzette Cook

Jul 13, 2020

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Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]

Education

Chiefland High’s Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Luke Reidy of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In his final game in a Chiefland uniform on March 10th, Reidy […]

Business

West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer

Suzette Cook

Jul 12, 2020

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Villages of West End residents went door-to-door on Saturday (July12th) to hand out notices of a community meeting on Monday. “STOP West End Golf Course Rezoning,” […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week…07-12-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2020

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

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed by collision with pickup truck in Suwannee County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 1 AM today near the intersection of 216th Street and 51st Drive in Suwanee County. […]

Education

Hailey Pope heading to Santa Fe College after three-sport success at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 12, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Hailey Pope of Bell High School. Pope played softball, volleyball and soccer for the Lady Bulldogs. She participated in the Beta, […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 11, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Two fatal crashes in Columbia County claim the lives of two Lake city residents, the Alachua County […]

Education

Bell High’s Maddy Sapp combines volleyball skills with 4.3 GPA to embody the role of student-athlete

Mike Ridaught

Jul 11, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior is Maddy Sapp of Bell High School. Sapp is an outside/middle blocker for the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team. She was a Gainesville Sun […]

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