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Government + Politics

8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County Jail

Suzette Cook

Jul 6, 2020

The Alachua County Department of the Jail announced that eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as five administrative employees and a nurse. According […]

Education

A blazing fastball sends Branford's Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 6, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Brock Lewis of Branford High School. Brock was a two-sport athlete participating in football and baseball.  In football he played linebacker […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week... 07-05-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 5, 2020

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

Education

After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College

Mike Ridaught

Jul 5, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Jason DeMartino of Trenton High School.  DeMartino played basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter for the […]

Faith + Inspiration

The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world

Reggie Connell

Jul 5, 2020

Have you ever heard the story of Leonard Spencer? During the Boer War of 1899-1902 between the British Empire and the South African Republic, Leonard was […]

Local News

Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 2020

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 […]

Covid-19

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Government + Politics

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 […]