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County Commission raises salaries for county manager and attorney to lessen disparity

Suzette Cook

Oct 15, 2020

Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler revisited a proposal she made in 2019 to reward County Manager Michele Lieberman and County Attorney Sylvia Torres with $10,000 raises […]

Education

The PK Yonge Blue Wave swim teams featured on The Prep Zone radio show tonight

Mike Ridaught

Oct 14, 2020

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Tonight from 7-8 p.m. the P.K. Yonge girls and boys swim teams will be our guests on “The Prep Zone” sports show from Sonic Drive-in of […]

Education

Breaking News: UF cancels Saturday’s game with LSU due to COVID-19 outbreak in its program

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

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The University of Florida’s football game with Louisiana State scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled due to an outbreak of COVID-19 inside the Florida program. […]

Education

Newberry, Santa Fe, Bell advance to district finals; Buchholz eliminated

Mike Ridaught

Oct 14, 2020

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In district volleyball action last night, the Buchholz Bobcats’ season came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Forest (Ocala) in the Class 6A-District 5 […]

Government + Politics

Rise in student COVID-19 cases will translate to more cases in older population

Suzette Cook

Oct 14, 2020

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Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers echoed his findings from two weeks ago… that the fastest rise in COVID-19 cases continues to be in the […]

Local Living

September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

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High September rainfall has boosted the St. Johns River Water Management District’s cumulative 12-month rainfall totals over its long-term average by 2.65 inches. While abundant rainfall […]

Government + Politics

Elections Supervisor announces vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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Before you return your completed vote-by-mail ballot, be certain to seal it in the return envelope provided and sign the voter’s certificate on the back of […]

Government + Politics

County closing CARES act applications next month

Suzette Cook

Oct 13, 2020

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Individuals and businesses that qualify for reimbursement for losses of income and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Nov. 15th to submit an application […]

Education

Santa Fe, Newberry move up in Volleyball Power Poll, Bell falls to 12th

Mike Ridaught

Oct 13, 2020

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Five teams from Alachua and Gilchrist Counties have landed in the top 20 of the Prep Zone Power Poll of High School Volleyball teams. The Santa […]

Crime

Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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The Gainesville Police Department made two arrests connected to two separate gun-related incidents that occurred over the weekend. On Friday, at approximately 7:08PM, GPD officers responded […]

Government + Politics

Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

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The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting.The public may attend virtually through […]

Business

Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 12, 2020

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On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]

Government + Politics

BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 (includes Health Department […]

Education

Week Six Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Bell wins shootout with St. Francis

Mike Ridaught

Oct 12, 2020

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Newberry 54, Hamilton County 23 This past Friday night, the Newberry Panthers won its fifth straight game with a 54-23 win against visiting Hamilton County (Jasper). […]

Education

UF President pushes back on packing “The Swamp” for Saturday’s game against LSU

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

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In response to recent suggestions that the University of Florida open Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to full capacity, Kent Fuchs, the President of UF, released the […]

Local News

50 years of profits prove the West End Golf Course is not a bad investment

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

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The developer who is currently pursuing the purchase and development of West End Golf Course is justifying his actions on the presumption that the golf course […]

Health

Free COVID-19 testing coming to Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

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The Department of Emergency Preparedness, COVID 19 Testing bus will be at the Florida Department of Health Building in Bronson at 66 W Main St, Bronson, FL […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

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The city of Newberry and parts of Trenton will be without electricity until approximately 9:30, according to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe. “The outage has been […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A senior at Eastside High School wins an essay […]

Education

Second half surge lifts Bronson over Tenorac

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

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The Bronson Eagles trailed 8-6 at halftime, but 20 unanswered points in the second half propelled them to victory over the Tenorac Titans 26-8 in week […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

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Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

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This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News : SUV crash in Columbia County kills White Springs man

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash this afternoon at approximately 4:08 pm in Columbia County. According to the FHP incident report, a Honda […]

Education

Oak Hall remains unbeaten

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

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The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 54-8 victory over the Academy at the Lakes in week six of high school football […]