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Levy County School Board closes Bronson office after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

Students and recent visitors of BronsonMiddle/High School may have been exposed to a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19. “We had one staff member test […]

Business

BOCC Chair to West End land owners: Give us a plan

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2020

Homeowners at the Villages of West End are hoping that the same members of the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who on July 14th will […]

Education

On the offensive or defensive line, Chiefland High’s Elijah Flanders is a force to be reckoned with

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

 Today’s Rising Senior is Elijah Flanders of the Chiefland High School football team.    Flanders plays on both sides of the ball. He’s an offensive guard […]

Covid-19

Developing News: 112 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Columbia Correctional Institution

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

The Florida Department of Health announced today that 112 inmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) in Lake City tested positive for COVID-19.     “The Department […]

Covid-19

Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Mobile Testing Unit provides 878 free COVID-19 tests in the community

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

On May 21st, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) initiated a COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit which consisted of GFR’s Community Resource Para-Medicine (CPR) Program Coordinator Ariella Bak, CRP […]

Covid-19

UF Health pediatrician gives guidance on new inflammatory syndrome in children

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

There is now another reason to pay even closer attention to a child’s fever. A temperature spike may be an indication of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in […]

Covid-19

BOCC to discuss millage rate adoption, $1M for the arts, COVID-19 updates

Suzette Cook

Jul 13, 2020

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.  […]

Education

Chiefland High’s Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Luke Reidy of the Chiefland High School baseball team.  In his final game in a Chiefland uniform on March 10th, Reidy […]

Business

West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer

Suzette Cook

Jul 12, 2020

Villages of West End residents went door-to-door on Saturday (July12th) to hand out notices of a community meeting on Monday.  “STOP West End Golf Course Rezoning,” […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week…07-12-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2020

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