Local News

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 […]

In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, a local baseball player signed a major […]

Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 4, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Job Winkel of Gainesville High School. Winkel was on the varsity swim team, the water polo team, and the club […]

Business

High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall

Suzette Cook

Jul 3, 2020

Autry Ellison says he has a big hand and he holds it up to show off a giant Atlantic white jumbo shrimp that is dangling above […]

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]

Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]

Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]

Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]

Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]

Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump

Suzette Cook

Jul 2, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]

Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]

Health

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Jul 1, 2020

It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]

Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum

Suzette Cook

Jul 1, 2020

With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]

Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 1, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]

Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]

Local News

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020