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Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to complaints of individuals driving around while waving firearms near the 1400 block of NW 6th Street earlier this week. […]

Education

Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season

Mike Ridaught

Aug 21, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Spencer will play football and baseball for the Wolves this season. Spencer, who […]

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Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County injures one

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash this morning at approximately 10:45 am in on Interstate 75 (SR 93) in Columbia County. Both vehicles were traveling […]

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Traffic Alert: Overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County causing delays

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

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Update: All southbound lanes have been reopened, according to the FHP. Columbia County – An overturned tractor trailer at the 411 mile marker of southbound I-75 […]

Government + Politics

Poe Springs Park closing in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

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Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]

Education

Williston High School’s Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land him a college scholarship in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 20, 2020

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

Health

Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online ‘Living Your Dreams’ series

Suzette Cook

Aug 19, 2020

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Florida School of Massage Director Bob Lee is watching the data about COVID-19 very closely and based on FSM’s criteria, he says it’s not time to […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

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In another incident of a growing trend of shots fired and shootings, officers from the Gainesville Police department responded to calls of shots fired and an armed […]

Health

UF named new member of prestigious Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

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When Sridharan Gururangan, FRCP, joined the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of neurosurgery in 2016, he had a big goal for the university: become a […]

Local Living

Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

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A rising Buchholz High School sophomore is one of just 54 students across the nation who have a shot at having their artwork turned into a […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Clovis Watson Jr. defeats Sadie Darnell in Alachua County Sheriff’s race

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 18, 2020

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Unofficial results in the 2020 the Alachua County Primary: Sheriff: Sadie Darnell 15,788 (40.69%) Clovis Watson Jr. 23,017 (59.31%) Property Appraiser: Matthew Geiger 10,100 (27.04%) Susan […]

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County says CARES Act emergency alerts justified

Suzette Cook

Aug 18, 2020

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Alachua County caused quite a stir over the last few days on social media by using the county’s emergency alert system to notify citizens of the more […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police respond to shots fired; a growing trend in the community

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 18, 2020

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Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded once again to reports of shots fired. This continues a growing trend of shootings and shots fired in the […]

Business

UF Health alerts customers of data breach

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 18, 2020

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UF Health, in a letter to its customers, announced a data breach incident that occurred through a software contractor. In its letter, UF Health writes: As […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Commission conducting two budget meetings this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 18, 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. […]

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Breaking News: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills 13-year-old girl; injures three

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-car crash today at approximately 11:20 AM on Interstate 10 in Columbia County. Both vehicles were traveling west on SR […]

Business

West End homeowners lawyer-up to fight development of golf course

Suzette Cook

Aug 17, 2020

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A community of homeowners that paid top dollar to live adjacent to a golf course are not backing down from the fight against a developer who […]

Government + Politics

Renaming committee makes recommendation for JJ Finley Elementary School

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

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On June 16th, 2020, the School Board of Alachua County voted to change the name of J.J. Finley Elementary School and adopted a process for selecting […]

Local Living

Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

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Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]

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Gainesville Police Department warns of scam calls

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 17, 2020

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The Gainesville Police Department has received reports of phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Gainesville police officers/investigators. These suspects are telling victims they received counterfeit […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 16, 2020

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Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

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In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 15, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 15, 2020

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Units from Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a drowning at Ginnie Springs on Wednesday (Aug. 12th) just after 5pm. During the response, the […]

Education

Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 15, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]