Local News

As large blooms of toxic blue-green algae have become an annual phenomenon in Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as other places worldwide, University of […]

County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]

Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

Last week the University of Clemson football team added former Union County High School star running back C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Spiller will be […]

Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Columbia County injures three; one critical

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 26, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash last night at approximately 7 pm on County Road 131 in Columbia County. Vehicle one, an ATV driven by […]

Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jairus Brantley of Gainesville Christian, and if you are watching the Warriors play sports, chances are Brantley will be on […]

Health

UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Aug 25, 2020

University of Florida Health recently enrolled the first two patients in a national study examining whether convalescent blood plasma can stop the progression of COVID-19 from […]

High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]

Business

Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

Home sales activity in July was very positive and show that home sales were up by 10.6% year over year. In other good news, the average […]

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

While planning a return to school next week, Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages all our neighbors to put safety first. Emergency responders from Gainesville Fire Rescue will […]

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

Aug 25, 2020

The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]

Gainesville receives grant from AARP

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Suzette Cook

Aug 24, 2020

Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]

Local Living

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s […]

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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. […]

The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 23, 2020

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

In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 22, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An Alachua County election worker tested positive for COVID-19 […]

Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 22, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Amariaun Dallas of Bronson High School. Dallas will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]

Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]

Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

An Alachua County election worker who worked at the High Springs Civic Center (Precinct 20) during the 2020 Primary Election tested positive for COVID-19. The […]

GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive

Suzette Cook

Aug 21, 2020

Members of a local Gainesville social media group are calling for protests outside Gainesville Regional Utilities office, and posting claims that their “recent GRU bill […]

Business

Wawa honors growth in Gainesville with doubleheader grand opening of two stores

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of two stores in Gainesville, with the first location at 2305 NW 13th Street offering a full-service traditional format with […]

Inspiration

“The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020