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University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers

Mainstreet Daily News

May 8, 2020

The University of Florida’s iconic Century Tower is now awash in blue light as a tribute to the thousands of dedicated UF Health hospital workers and their colleagues worldwide. […]

Education

DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall

Mike Ridaught

May 8, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]

Local News

Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

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Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]

Local Living

There’s a new kid in town

Suzette Cook

May 8, 2020

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She showed up about a week ago in Newberry. Parked next to a row of towering palm trees and pointed north facing the town water tower, […]

Government + Politics

The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

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I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]

Government + Politics

Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

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Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (Stations 1, 5 and 8) responded to a residential building fire in the 2500 block of NW 34th Boulevard this afternoon. […]

Covid-19

Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site

Suzette Cook

May 7, 2020

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Yes, the swab inserted into the nasal cavity can be uncomfortable, but for employees dealing with the public face-to-face, first responders and medical personnel, knowing if […]

Covid-19

County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

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FAQs on FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-21. Below are the newest questions and answers. To see all FAQs click the following link: https://alachuacounty.us/covid-19/Pages/faqs.aspx Q. […]

Education

Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams

Mike Ridaught

May 7, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]

Education

Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020

Mike Ridaught

May 6, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]

Covid-19

Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

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The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

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The Alachua County commission is asking that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis give Florida counties more discretion in order to open more businesses. A letter sent to […]

Covid-19

Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

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While Alachua County residents and elected officials debate the use of face masks in scenarios where face-to-face interactions happen and physical distancing is difficult, an airborne […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission enacted an emergency order requiring people to wear masks when they are interacting with others in public places. Some people – such […]

Covid-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews responded early Tuesday morning to the 1300 block of NW 23rd Avenue in reference to a commercial fire alarm. Once on scene, […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’

Mike Ridaught

May 5, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala. Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]

Business

Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Suzette Cook

May 5, 2020

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Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]

Business

Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook

May 4, 2020

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Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission conducting Virtual Special Meeting tomorrow

Mainstreet Daily News

May 4, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a Virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. The public may attend virtually through Cox […]

Education

Thomas heading to Glenville State College after stellar career at Columbia High School

Mike Ridaught

May 4, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Hunter Thomas of the Lake City Columbia baseball team. Thomas, who is the son of head coach Brian Thomas, also has a […]

Covid-19

Alachua County opens up COVID-19 testing to everyone

Suzette Cook

May 4, 2020

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Paul Myers, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, says anyone who wants to take a COVID-19 test can call the department to schedule […]

Covid-19

The re-opening of Alachua County: Phase One

Mainstreet Daily News

May 4, 2020

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On May 2nd, the Alachua County Commission released Alachua County Emergency Order 2020-21 – which itemized the specifics of re-opening businesses in Alachua County. Here […]

Inspiration

FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month

Mainstreet Daily News

May 3, 2020

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FEED GNV, a pilot program launched by the City of Gainesville in partnership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, has provided more than 1,600 meals […]