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Candidates agree achievement gaps, COVID-19, budget challenges are top priorities

Suzette Cook

Jul 20, 2020

Candidates running for Alachua County School Board, Alachua County Commission and Property Appraiser acknowledged during a virtual forum on Sunday (July 19th) that the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Covid-19

Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

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Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]

Government + Politics

Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

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Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]

Local Living

What’s it like to be a zookeeper?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

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Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]

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The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 19, 2020

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

Education

Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season

Mike Ridaught

Jul 18, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caden Hastings of Bell High School. Hastings will play football and participate on the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team during his senior […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]

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Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash yesterday at approximately 5:42 PM near the intersection of US HWY 129 and 44th Place in Suwanee County. […]

Covid-19

COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

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When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]

Business

West End community proposes “green lung” idea to county commission

Suzette Cook

Jul 17, 2020

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Alachua County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson challenged a group of more than 60 Villages of West End homeowners fighting a rezoning application to come up […]

Education

Newberry High’s Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 17, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sarah Miller of Newberry High School. Miller will play setter and defensive specialist for the Panthers’ volleyball team this fall. […]

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Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash today at approximately 4:05 pm near the intersection of SW County Road 346 and SW State Road 121 […]

Business

Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

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The Blue Highway Pizzeria, a popular restaurant in Alachua County with two locations in Micanopy and Jonesville, released the following statement on its Facebook page after […]

Education

Trenton High’s Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4

Mike Ridaught

Jul 16, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caleb Morgan of Trenton High School. Morgan will play football and baseball this year for the Tigers. He’ll play linebacker […]

Government + Politics

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

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The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20th. Additionally, any voter who desires to change his or her party affiliation must […]

Covid-19

School Board pushes back opening date to August 24th, requires masks for students and staff

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

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During a marathon six-hour special meeting/workshop last evening, the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted 5-0 to push back the first day of school for […]

Covid-19

UF mantra for re-opening: Screen, Test, Protect

Suzette Cook

Jul 16, 2020

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If a student in a classroom at the University of Florida is positive for COVID-19, it is not a danger if that student and the rest of the […]

Local Living

Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 15, 2020

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The Hippodrome Theatre is launching it’s very first virtual production, SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley, which will be pre-recorded and offered completely online! Souvenir is a side-splitting celebration of the […]

Government + Politics

Beginning Friday, Poe Springs Park opening three days a week to visitors

Suzette Cook

Jul 15, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted to give an extra day of access to Poe Springs Park starting this Friday, July 17th. And if grant funds […]

Education

All-purpose athlete Davontis Clements shooting for state championship at Gainesville High

Mike Ridaught

Jul 15, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Davontis Clements of Gainesville High School. Clements will participate in football and track and field for the Hurricanes during his […]

Local Living

Groundwater levels and spring flows increased in June throughout the region

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 15, 2020

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Groundwater levels across the St. Johns River Water Management District rebounded slightly in June after a late spring downward trend, while rainfall varied with above-average rainfall […]

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Breaking Overnight: Lake City man dies in motorcycle crash

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 8 pm in Columbia County. A 21-year old Lake City man, riding a 2015 BMW S1000R […]

Covid-19

BOCC: City of Newberry won’t get CARES Act funds if they ignore county order

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

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Alachua County has access to up to $46.9 million in CARES Act funds, but municipalities and businesses that are not following the current emergency order will […]

Government + Politics

Developing Story: Gainesville Police Department looking for leads in Monday night shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2020

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Updated at 3pm: On July 13, 2020 at approximately 8:07PM, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the Days Inn located at 1901 SW 13th Street to reports […]