Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night
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 […]
Local News
Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night
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 […]
Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
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 […]
City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations
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 […]
Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks
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 […]
High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener
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 […]
Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?
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 […]
‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations
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 […]
Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs
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 […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules
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 […]
Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight
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 […]
The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face
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 […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian
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 […]
In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers
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 […]
County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness
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 […]
Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20
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 […]
Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals
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 […]
Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16
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 […]
Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals
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, […]
South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6
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 […]
Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals
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 […]
Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals
The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll
Plenty has happened since the last girls’ basketball season ended in Florida. A pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, and the fall sports season was […]