Local News

Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

May 17, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Gabby Leffler of Bell High School. Leffler played softball, and basketball for the Lady Bulldogs. She was also on the weightlifting […]

Education

Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field

Mike Ridaught

May 16, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Joe Ukeiley of the Eastside baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. On the field, Ukeiley was recognized […]

Education

Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected

Mainstreet Daily News

May 16, 2020

Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County introduces new COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard

Mainstreet Daily News

May 16, 2020

As the recovery continues, the County Commission is looking at information from many diverse sources and indicators as they make decisions on what the recovery in […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser offices to reopen May 18th

Mainstreet Daily News

May 15, 2020

The Josiah T. Walls Builidng, home to the offices of the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and Alachua County Property Appraiser, will reopen May 18. […]

Education

UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools

Suzette Cook

May 15, 2020

A month ago, University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs said his strategy in dealing with COVID-19 was to “lock ourselves in place and outlast the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Rural Collection and Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities return to normal operations next week

Mainstreet Daily News

May 15, 2020

Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (5125 N.E. 63rd Avenue, Gainesville) will re-open to the public and commercial customers. The Hazardous Waste […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville sends out surveys that includes COVID-19 response questions

Suzette Cook

May 15, 2020

The City of Gainesville has selected 1,000 neighbors across its four districts to fill out a survey on how the city has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Education

Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

May 15, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Presley Paulling of Bell High School. Paulling played volleyball and softball, and also participated in cheerleading. She is this […]

Education

After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball

Mike Ridaught

May 14, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Corbin Grantham of Buchholz High School. Grantham, who is the son of University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, played football […]

Health

Quicker reviews, designated funding is speeding COVID-19 research efforts at UF Health

Bill Levesque | UF Health

May 14, 2020

University of Florida Health researcher Mark Brantly, M.D., and his team are working to evaluate a drug treatment for the novel coronavirus that might block the deadly […]

Local News

GNVCares opens applications for small businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

May 14, 2020

The City of Gainesville has launched GNVCares about Businesses, a $1.59 million program aimed at expanding local relief and recovery efforts through direct assistance to small […]

Health

County Health: Alachua well below state average in COVID-19 cases and deaths

Suzette Cook

May 13, 2020

Alachua County’s COVID-19 positivity and mortality rates are about half of what the State of Florida reports as of May 11, according to the administrator for […]

Covid-19

UF and Santa Fe discuss transitions at Gainesville Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 13. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by University […]

Faith + Inspiration

The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

Commissioner Charles Chestnut asked viewers and his colleagues to bow their heads and then delivered the invocation at the beginning of the Alachua Board of County […]

Local Living

Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

Even with above-average rainfall in April, abnormally dry conditions continue throughout much of the St. Johns River Water Management District. A full report outlining hydrological conditions […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools maintains high credit rating

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

In a report that cited “strong management, with good policies and practices,” the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has awarded Alachua County Public Schools an […]

Education

School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall

Mike Ridaught

May 12, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Zhai Smith of Oak Hall School. Smith was a team captain for the Eagles’ football team, which advanced to […]

Local Living

Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again

Mainstreet Daily News

May 12, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Government + Politics

Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in

Suzette Cook

May 12, 2020

The Newberry City Commission voted 3-2 to lift the State of Emergency order status put in place on March 17th by letting a motion for its […]

Education

Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase

Mainstreet Daily News

May 12, 2020

Paul White, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Alachua County Public Schools, released a statement in response to a petition sent out on May 9th signed by 225 […]

Inspiration

High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19

Reggie Connell

May 12, 2020

Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]

Education

Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward

Suzette Cook

May 11, 2020

School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Members Dr. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain requested a special meeting to discuss the land purchase of a 37-acre parcel […]

Education

Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020

Mike Ridaught

May 11, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Katherine Gray of the Gainesville High softball team. Gray was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area as a junior. In 2019 […]

Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School

Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field

Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected

Alachua County introduces new COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser offices to reopen May 18th

UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools

Alachua County Rural Collection and Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities return to normal operations next week

Gainesville sends out surveys that includes COVID-19 response questions

Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School

After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball

Quicker reviews, designated funding is speeding COVID-19 research efforts at UF Health

GNVCares opens applications for small businesses

County Health: Alachua well below state average in COVID-19 cases and deaths

UF and Santa Fe discuss transitions at Gainesville Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus

Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers

Alachua County Public Schools maintains high credit rating

School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall

Hardback Cafe re-invents itself…again

Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in

Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase

High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19

Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward

Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020

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