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Standoff on Interstate 75: Alachua County deputies negotiate with armed murder suspect; close road in both directions for five hours

Mainstreet Daily News

May 2, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received information yesterday from the North Port Police Department that a suspect wanted in a homicide they were currently investigating was […]

Government + Politics

GPD swears in five new officers

Suzette Cook

May 2, 2020

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Editor’s Note This is the third in a series of stories entitled “PLAN B” about how people who usually work in front of crowds are adapting […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe College

Mike Ridaught

May 2, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Bridget Filer of the Gainesville High softball team. Filer has been both a player of the week and MVP, plus she’s been […]

Education

Alachua County music teachers sing a moving message to their students

Suzette Cook

May 1, 2020

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Just as students are missing their teachers since school shut down more than a month ago in Alachua County and Florida, the teachers have a secret […]

Covid-19

BOCC sets the tone for reopening Alachua County

Suzette Cook

May 1, 2020

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Alachua County decided on May 1st that it will follow some of the governor’s Phase 1 opening plans exactly as presented in an executive order set […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team

Mike Ridaught

May 1, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Jillian Cassube of Bell High School. Cassube was a 3-sport athlete who participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Among her achievements was […]

Education

ACPS adds suppers and snacks to its free meals program

Mainstreet Daily News

May 1, 2020

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Beginning May 4th, Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department (FNS) will provide free suppers and snacks for children age 0-18 at 29 school […]

Government + Politics

“I DO!” Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions

Suzette Cook

May 1, 2020

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They promised to be honest, committed, faithful and stay together through the best and the worst. Getting married in your car during a global pandemic might […]

Covid-19

UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 30, 2020

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Patients with severe cases of COVID-19 who were treated with the investigational drug remdesivir recovered faster than those who did not take it, based on results […]

Education

Minson’s combination of baseball, golf and academic skills make him one of the region’s most well-rounded student athletes

Mike Ridaught

Apr 30, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Lance Minson of the Lake City Columbia golf and baseball teams. Minson, who lettered four years in baseball, won offensive MVP his […]

Education

District wins grant for School Bus WiFi program

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 30, 2020

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Alachua County Public Schools has won a grant from the Florida Education Foundation for its School Bus WiFi program. The Foundation notified the district today about […]

Covid-19

BOCC to discuss county emergency order in response to governor’s May 4th opening

Suzette Cook

Apr 30, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for a special meeting that has one item on […]

Local Living

Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won’t back down

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 30, 2020

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Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Government + Politics

Prescribed burn today at Payne’s Prairie

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 29, 2020

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The Paynes Prairie State Park is conducting a 54-acre prescribed burn near the area of US 441 and CR 234 in Alachua County. The burn started […]

Education

Humphrey heading to Jacksonville University after a dominating career at Gainesville High

Mike Ridaught

Apr 29, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Alissa Humphrey of the Gainesville High softball team. Humphrey is a 3-time MaxPreps Underclass All American, a 3-time First Team 7A All-State […]

Local News

Gainesville Telephone Town Hall focusing on the GNVCares initiative

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 29, 2020

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The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, April 29. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by City […]

Covid-19

County chair shares his beloved ‘Covidigator’ with anyone watching

Suzette Cook

Apr 28, 2020

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Alachua County Commission Chair Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said he spent hours working in PhotoShop to create a masterpiece he calls, “The Covidigator.” And during a three-hour-long […]

Government + Politics

Newberry Electric providing rate relief to customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 28, 2020

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In a continuing effort to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newberry City Commission approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate […]

Covid-19

UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 28, 2020

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University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers studying the safety of two classes of drugs touted as potential therapeutics for COVID-19 report mixed results. Their analysis […]

Covid-19

COVID-19 testing in Alachua County evolves

Suzette Cook

Apr 28, 2020

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A 79-year-old patient with underlying health issues who was showing symptoms for COVID-19 was taken to a North Florida Regional Medical Center freestanding ER in Jonesville […]

Local Living

City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows

Suzette Cook

Apr 28, 2020

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The Gainesville City Commission has locked in low fuel prices by voting to establish a fuel hedging policy. According to City Manager Lee Feldman, the unanimous […]

Covid-19

Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

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On April 27th, a fourth long-term care facility in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of Health. Palm […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

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Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host a live Telephone Town Hall meeting later this week to respond to questions from families, employees and […]

Covid-19

In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 27, 2020

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I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week. I’m not and here’s why. With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]