COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
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COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week
Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]
Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures
Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]
Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots
A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]
College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The College of Missionary Aviation held its graduation Saturday, and while all three graduates followed each other down the aisle, they will be […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020
Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend
Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The […]
Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]
Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School
Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]
West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer
More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]
UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients
The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand telemedicine services and equipment among […]
Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program
As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]
Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee
County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Land Use Subcommittee and Vice Chair of […]
Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy
Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]
COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend
The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country
Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]
Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson
Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]
Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence
Today’s senior spotlight is on Will Horvath of Gainesville High School. Horvath was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team at GHS. This […]
GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville
Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded Monday afternoon to a two-car crash with injuries near the intersection of SW 11th Street and 2nd Avenue. The Combined Communications […]
There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today
The Alachua County Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking Child Advocate Volunteers and is hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. or […]
Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement
Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]
UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke
For years, evidence has shown the negative effects that smoking cigarettes has on cancer patients’ health outcomes, but sometimes quitting is easier said than done. Now […]