Spurgeon Cherry Pool to close for overhaul
Dec 28, 2021
The H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool will close Jan. 8 to allow for a $1.4 million renovation of the facility that will last until the summer. Peter […]
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Spurgeon Cherry Pool to close for overhaul
The H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool will close Jan. 8 to allow for a $1.4 million renovation of the facility that will last until the summer. Peter […]
U.S. health officials shorten COVID isolation time
Dec 28, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says if you test positive for COVID-19, you no longer need to isolate for 10 days—five will do […]
Top 10 local news stories of 2021
Dec 28, 2021
The Mainstreet Daily News staff has compiled what it sees as the top 10 local stories in a very busy news year in North Central Florida. […]
Gainesville man dies in vehicle accident
Dec 28, 2021
A Gainesville man died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident on NW 13th Street just north of NW 23rd Avenue. According to the Gainesville Police Department […]
Car hits, kills bicyclist in Lake City
Dec 27, 2021
A sedan traveling east on U.S. Highway 90 hit and killed a bicyclist on Monday evening. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a small […]
Column: Buying a new car? Hurry up and wait
Dec 27, 2021
Back in May experts predicted that a combination of a strong demand for cars and a shortage of semiconductor chips might crash the market for new […]
Say goodbye to Venus and hello to Mercury
Dec 27, 2021
The manager of SF College’s Kika Silva Pla Planetarium is encouraging star gazers to be on the lookout for two celestial happenings this week. “Get outside […]
COVID-19 positivity rate doubles in Alachua County
Dec 27, 2021
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Florida, but the virus variants continue to move at a fast pace, causing the positivity rate in […]
Canceled flights disrupt holiday travel
Dec 27, 2021
Many travelers found themselves stranded in airports over the weekend as one word repeatedly appeared on airport video screens—“canceled.” Airlines scrubbed more than 700 flights on […]
What does omicron mean for future of pandemic?
Dec 25, 2021
The omicron variant of the coronavirus went from its first appearance in South Africa in mid-November to the strain responsible for at least 73 percent of all U.S. […]
GNV, county promote tree, electronics recycling
Dec 24, 2021
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville are promoting recycling this holiday season, but there are specific items that can be submitted. According to a city […]
WHO advises against blanket COVID-19 boosters
Dec 23, 2021
The World Health Organization’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Wednesday that vaccine booster programs could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. Tedros said the programs divert supplies […]
Consumer prices climb at record rates
Dec 23, 2021
The U.S. Commerce Department reported on Thursday that consumer prices have risen 5.7 percent over the past year. That’s the fastest pace in 39 years. How […]
Biden extends student loan payment freeze
Dec 22, 2021
More than 36 million Americans who have student loans that are held by the federal government will have until May 1 to resume paying them off. […]
Levy BOCC asks DeSantis to nix turnpike extension
Dec 22, 2021
A proposed blue line that represents a turnpike extension that would run through Levy County is sparking a strong reaction from the Levy County Board of […]
U.S. population growth falls to new low
Dec 22, 2021
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic. New figures released Tuesday showed that the United States […]
Donor gives $75k to move former slave’s home
Dec 21, 2021
When the Saltzgiver family first moved to their 10-acre country lot in Newberry 20 years ago, there was a double-wide trailer and a tiny wood house […]
Meeks and Meeks head up Levy BOCC
Dec 21, 2021
No sooner did Commissioner Lilly Rooks (District 4) of the Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) nominate Vice Chair Rock Meeks (District 2) when Commissioner […]
Gas demand surges while prices slightly dip
Dec 21, 2021
Gasoline demand surged last week, buoyed by increased pre-holiday consumer confidence. But fears of the COVID-19 omicron variant’s economic impact may threaten future global oil consumption. […]
Blood donors receive gift card over holiday season
Dec 21, 2021
LifeSouth Blood Donation Centers is encouraging locals to give blood during the holiday season as supply shortage remains. From now until Jan. 2, all donors will […]
Data show boosters may protect against omicron
Dec 21, 2021
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the omicron variant. Lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased […]
Alachua pays off two debts, sees higher funds
Dec 21, 2021
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Alachua has paid off two debt issues, one of which started in the early 2000s. Rob Bonetti, director […]
North Florida braces for new COVID surge
Dec 20, 2021
Local COVID-19 cases started rising last week, leading local health officials to believe another pandemic wave may be developing. According to UF Health Shands CEO Ed […]
West End owner racks up $36k in tree fines
Dec 20, 2021
Two dead pine trees in close vicinity to homes along the former West End Golf property were removed this week after accruing months of daily code […]