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Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Reggie Connell

May 11, 2020

Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]

Business

Before you go to the Oaks Mall…

Staff Reports

May 11, 2020

If you think your favorite store at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville was ready for business as of the May 8th re-opening, check before you make […]

Education

Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media

Suzette Cook

May 10, 2020

A petition addressed to the School Board of Alachua County is asking that the decision made on May 5th to purchase 37 acres of land for […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County re-opens public pools

Mainstreet Daily News

May 9, 2020

The Alachua County Commission has released Emergency Order 2020-23 alternaizing the limited reopening of public pools. Below are the highlights of the order: View Full Order: […]

Local Living

Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week

Mainstreet Daily News

May 9, 2020

Bring the Florida Museum to your home! Take a virtual tour through the “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land” exhibit with Bruce MacFadden, curator of […]

Education

University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers

Mainstreet Daily News

May 8, 2020

The University of Florida’s iconic Century Tower is now awash in blue light as a tribute to the thousands of dedicated UF Health hospital workers and their colleagues worldwide. […]

Education

DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall

Mike Ridaught

May 8, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]

Local News

Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]

Local Living

There’s a new kid in town

Suzette Cook

May 8, 2020

She showed up about a week ago in Newberry. Parked next to a row of towering palm trees and pointed north facing the town water tower, […]

Government + Politics

The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]

Government + Politics

Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (Stations 1, 5 and 8) responded to a residential building fire in the 2500 block of NW 34th Boulevard this afternoon. […]

Covid-19

Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site

Suzette Cook

May 7, 2020

Yes, the swab inserted into the nasal cavity can be uncomfortable, but for employees dealing with the public face-to-face, first responders and medical personnel, knowing if […]

Covid-19

County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

FAQs on FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-21. Below are the newest questions and answers. To see all FAQs click the following link: https://alachuacounty.us/covid-19/Pages/faqs.aspx Q. […]

Education

Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams

Mike Ridaught

May 7, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]

Education

Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020

Mike Ridaught

May 6, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]

Covid-19

Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

The Alachua County commission is asking that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis give Florida counties more discretion in order to open more businesses. A letter sent to […]

Covid-19

Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

While Alachua County residents and elected officials debate the use of face masks in scenarios where face-to-face interactions happen and physical distancing is difficult, an airborne […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

The Alachua County Commission enacted an emergency order requiring people to wear masks when they are interacting with others in public places. Some people – such […]

Covid-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews responded early Tuesday morning to the 1300 block of NW 23rd Avenue in reference to a commercial fire alarm. Once on scene, […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’

Mike Ridaught

May 5, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala. Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]

Business

Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Suzette Cook

May 5, 2020

Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]

Business

Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook

May 4, 2020

Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]

Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Before you go to the Oaks Mall…

Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media

Alachua County re-opens public pools

Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week

University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers

DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall

Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

There’s a new kid in town

The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?

Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire

Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site

County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21

Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams

Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020

Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order

Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?

Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire

Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’

Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

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