Bell High School’s Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship
Beginning today and continuing throughout the month of July, we turn our attention from our Senior Spotlights, which honored the Class of 2020, to our Rising […]
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Bell High School’s Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship
Beginning today and continuing throughout the month of July, we turn our attention from our Senior Spotlights, which honored the Class of 2020, to our Rising […]
Supervisor of Elections: 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots requested by Alachua County voters
More than 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 Primary Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee
Alachua County is seeking applicants to fill one currently vacant position and four positions with terms that expire September 30th, 2020, on the Rural Concerns Advisory […]
County Commission and Sheriff Darnell will discuss police reform at July 10th meeting
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. […]
Columbia High’s Minson and Thomas sign baseball scholarships to to play at the next level
Seniors Lance Minson and Hunter Thomas of the Columbia High baseball team won’t get a chance to defend their multiple district titles due to Covid-19. However, the […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue extracts trapped driver from overturned vehicle in two-car crash
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to several 911 calls regarding a two-car motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning. Bystanders reported that one person was entrapped inside of their […]
Alachua County Commission unanimously approves $46.9 million CARES Act plan
At their meeting yesterday, the Alachua County Commission discussed the $46.9 million in Federal CARES Act dollars coming to Alachua County. They unanimously approved the expenditure […]
Bell High School’s Aubrey Brown signs softball scholarship at Webber International University
Today’s senior spotlight is on 4-sport athlete Aubrey Brown of Bell High School. Brown played basketball, volleyball, softball, and ran cross country. She played in all […]
Updating Developing News: Inmate contact tracing leads to more testing, 4 more COVID-19 cases reported at county jail
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office reports that 12 Alachua County Jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 and 22 more have been tested after being identified […]
County manager proposes a roll back of millage rate
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman presented the 2021 budget message to the Board of County Commissioners on July 7th. Her presentation introduction was as follows: To […]
Virtual horticulture program coming this month
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for July 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]
Breaking Overnight: Fatal two-car crash in Columbia County kills one, injures two
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash last night at approximately 11:25 pm. on or near the intersection of US Highway 441 and NE Christie […]
City of Gainesville, community organizations partner to host upcoming Census-A-Thon
With nearly 4 in 10 U.S. households yet to complete the 2020 Census, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, Greater Gainesville Chamber and the School Board […]
County Commission’s special meeting addresses $46.9 million CARES Act funding plan
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. […]
A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jarrett Jerrels of Chiefland High School. Jerrels played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track for the Indians. He was a 2nd Team All-state selection and defensive MVP for the Indians’ football team. Despite only […]
Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lucy Giebeig of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Last year as a junior she was a second team All-Area selection […]
Alachua County Charter Review Commission announces four amendment proposals
On September 10, 2019, the Alachua County Commission appointed the 2019-20 Charter Review Commission (CRC). In the subsequent 9 months, the CRC held 16 meetings and […]
UF Health infectious diseases expert talks COVID-19
Since participating in multiple clinical trials and the treatment of more than 150 COVID-19 patients at UF Shands Hospital, local infectious disease expert Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi […]
8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County Jail
The Alachua County Department of the Jail announced that eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as five administrative employees and a nurse. According […]
A blazing fastball sends Branford’s Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship
Today’s senior spotlight is on Brock Lewis of Branford High School. Brock was a two-sport athlete participating in football and baseball. In football he played linebacker […]
The GOOD news this week… 07-05-2020
Here are six stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jason DeMartino of Trenton High School. DeMartino played basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter for the […]
The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world
Have you ever heard the story of Leonard Spencer? During the Boer War of 1899-1902 between the British Empire and the South African Republic, Leonard was […]
Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to responded to reports of a drive-by shooting in the area the 1900 block of SW 68th Terrace in Gainesville […]