City of Alachua offering COVID-19 testing
The City of Alachua is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to Alachua residents ages 10 and […]
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Alachua County Arts Council grants available
Alachua County artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations can apply for either a Mini (max. $500) or Major (max. $3,500) Art Grant between 8:30 a.m. on […]
Humane Society back on schedule
The Humane Society of North Central Florida has resumed its full schedule of spay and neuter services as of June 1st and is now back to […]
Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Celebration Pointe brings the entertainment back to Gainesville
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Toy Story 4! Come join us for a family friendly, […]
National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner's highlights
Today’s senior spotlight is on Payton Bumgarner of Gainesville High School. Bumgarner was a four-year varsity player for the GHS girls’ tennis team. She […]
Huge turnout for Gainesville's March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice
March For Our Freedom Organizer Aeriel Lane wore a black t-shirt with the word RESIST in white letters across the front. Through a megaphone and while […]
The GOOD news this week... 05-31-2020
Here are ninestories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Gainesville-Alachua Realtor Association provides over 54,000 meals to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) raised close to $5,500.00 and collected over a dozen overflowing boxes of food and personal hygiene donations for the […]
Senior Spotlight: Mitchum's bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dave Mitchum of the Santa Fe High School baseball team in Alachua. Mitchum was off to a great start in his […]
Newberry Mayor: "I saw a lot of love the last few weeks"
Opinion As the State works towards reopening, the numbers in this pandemic keep trending down, giving us all hope, and we all come out of our […]