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Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

The Alachua County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 in an agricultural community in Alachua County according to Paul Myers, Alachua County Health Administrator. […]

Local Living

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

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Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]

Health

Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

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When the State of Florida transitioned to the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plan last Friday, the initial communication plan from Levy County Emergency Management was to […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

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The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

Covid-19

Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

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The City of Gainesville will host a telephone town hall on community-police relations tonight, June 10 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined […]

Health

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

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Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]

Health

UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

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When COVID-19 cases began climbing throughout the country in March, UF Health medical leaders in Gainesville and Central Florida focused on the need to deliver round-the-clock […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke

Mike Ridaught

Jun 10, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team. Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]

Government + Politics

County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 9, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually

Tim Price

Jun 9, 2020

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If the term “spin training” conjures up images of an exercise class, you may want to ask the students at the College of Missionary Aviation in […]

Local Living

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

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After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]

Local Living

Theater returns to High Springs!

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

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When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]

Education

Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy

Mike Ridaught

Jun 9, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]

Government + Politics

Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

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The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

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Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

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Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]

Government + Politics

Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

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The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

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The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]

Education

Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

Jun 8, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 7, 2020

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Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Local News

Former Gator shot and killed in Tampa

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 7, 2020

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Reche Caldwell a standout wide receiver for the Florida Gators football team from 1998-2001, was shot and killed in Tampa on Saturday, according to reports. He was 41. […]

Education

Eary led Belleview to a national ranking and undefeated start to the 2020 season

Mike Ridaught

Jun 7, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Lailah Eary of the Belleview High School softball team. Eary was a career .400 hitter for the Rattlers, as well as […]

Government + Politics

County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments

Suzette Cook

Jun 6, 2020

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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. […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 6, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]