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Ocala Trinity Catholic edges Clearwater Calvary Christian in tough test 28-21

Sports Desk

Sep 24, 2021

Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Ocala Trinity Catholic passed in a 28-21 victory at Clearwater Calvary Christian’s expense for a Florida high school […]

News

Vice-grip defense fuels Trenton Riverside Christian’s win over Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0

Sports Desk

Sep 24, 2021

No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Trenton Riverside Christian followed in overpowering Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0 during this Florida football game. Suffocating […]

News

Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Starke Hope Christian 36-0

Sports Desk

Sep 24, 2021

A stalwart defense refused to yield as Merritt Island Christian shutout Starke Hope Christian 36-0 at Merritt Island Christian High on September 24 in Florida football […]

News

Time was on Baldwin’s side in final overtime of win over Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27

Sports Desk

Sep 24, 2021

Multiple extra time were the order of the day before Baldwin could topple Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27 in a Florida high school football matchup. The […]

Local News

Five candidates file for open Gainesville seat

Camille Broadway

Sep 24, 2021

Five candidates, including two former Gainesville City Commissioners, have filed to run for the open commission seat. The resignation of Commissioner Gail Johnson, which is effective […]

Crime

Man dies in Newberry shooting after traffic stop

Suzette Cook

Sep 24, 2021

Only a few pieces of crime scene tape and leftover blockades remain near the main intersection in Newberry Friday morning as a reminder that a Gainesville […]

Crime

Update: Newberry HS cleared after bomb scare

Suzette Cook

Sep 24, 2021

Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported at 11 a.m. Friday that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. Our original story: […]

Local News

Gainesville increases property taxes, budget

Camille Broadway

Sep 23, 2021

The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday finalized a 3.82 percent property tax increase and fiscal year 2022 budget that is $17.9 million larger than the 2021 […]

Local News

Commission votes Arreola as next mayor pro-tem

Seth Johnson

Sep 23, 2021

The Gainesville City Commission voted in Commissioner David Arreola as the next mayor pro-tem at its Thursday special meeting since Commissioner Gail Johnson will leave the […]

Crime

Update: Newberry man flees deputies, exchanges fire

Suzette Cook

Sep 23, 2021

A Newberry man who fled from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies during a traffic stop attempt was shot Thursday night in Newberry. According to ACSO […]

Covid-19

Gainesville votes to reconsider vaccine mandate

Camille Broadway

Sep 23, 2021

The Gainesville City Commission voted 6-1 Thursday afternoon to reconsider its vaccine mandate, one day after a local judge issued an injunction to stop it. As […]

Education

Feds reimburse ACPS for garnished wages

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2021

Alachua County Public Schools is the first school district in the nation to receive a grant from the federal government to make up for funding withheld […]

Crime

Update: ACSO clears Newberry HS bomb threat

J.C. Derrick

Sep 23, 2021

Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported Thursday at 1:45 pm that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. A bomb threat […]

Covid-19

New surgeon general alters school COVID policies

Suzette Cook

Sep 22, 2021

New Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo issued an emergency rule Wednesday letting parents decide if their asymptomatic children should quarantine after exposure to someone who […]

National News

Biden vows to donate 1 billion COVID vaccines

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 22, 2021

At a virtual summit on Wednesday, President Joe Biden doubled the United States’ pledge to purchase and donate coronavirus vaccine doses. His announcement brings the country’s […]

Covid-19

Court halts Gainesville’s vaccine mandate

Camille Broadway

Sep 22, 2021

An Alachua County judge has issued an emergency injunction barring Gainesville from enforcing its vaccine mandate for employees and contractors. Judge Monica Brasington of Florida’s Eighth […]

Education

SBAC attorney: Simon in compliance with contract

Suzette Cook

Sep 22, 2021

The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) staff attorney released an opinion Tuesday saying Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon is qualified to hold her position. The statement […]

Local News

Florida High Tech Corridor wins $150K grant

Seth Johnson

Sep 22, 2021

The Florida High Tech Corridor and four university-based organizations won a $150,000 grant from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for their joint program aimed at aiding […]

Education

Confusion, tempers mark messy SBAC meeting

Suzette Cook

Sep 21, 2021

An emotional School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting Tuesday night started with screaming during public comment and ended with Chair Dr. Leanetta McNealy vowing to […]

Covid-19

DeSantis appoints new UF professor surgeon general

Seth Johnson

Sep 21, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a new UF professor, as Florida’s next surgeon general and secretary of the Department of Health on Tuesday. Ladapo […]

Local News

Rain, flooding continues in North Central Florida

Seth Johnson

Sep 21, 2021

Rainfall in North Central Florida continues to leave parks saturated and rivers at or past their flood stages. The Santa Fe River near O’Leno State Park […]

Local News

UF/IFAS Extension moves to Newberry this week

Suzette Cook

Sep 21, 2021

The Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Office will be closed temporarily from Sept. 20 through Sept. 24 as the Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Office will spend the […]

Covid-19

Court set to rule on city’s vaccine mandate

Camille Broadway

Sep 20, 2021

An Eighth Circuit Court judge said Monday she expects to rule quickly on a preliminary injunction involving Gainesville’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees and contractors. Jeff […]

Health

UF presents East Gainesville urgent care plan

Seth Johnson

Sep 20, 2021

UF Health presented its plan for an East Gainesville urgent care facility to both the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission […]

Ocala Trinity Catholic edges Clearwater Calvary Christian in tough test 28-21

Vice-grip defense fuels Trenton Riverside Christian’s win over Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0

Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Starke Hope Christian 36-0

Time was on Baldwin’s side in final overtime of win over Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27

Five candidates file for open Gainesville seat

Man dies in Newberry shooting after traffic stop

Update: Newberry HS cleared after bomb scare

Gainesville increases property taxes, budget

Commission votes Arreola as next mayor pro-tem

Update: Newberry man flees deputies, exchanges fire

Gainesville votes to reconsider vaccine mandate

Feds reimburse ACPS for garnished wages

Update: ACSO clears Newberry HS bomb threat

New surgeon general alters school COVID policies

Biden vows to donate 1 billion COVID vaccines

Court halts Gainesville’s vaccine mandate

SBAC attorney: Simon in compliance with contract

Florida High Tech Corridor wins $150K grant

Confusion, tempers mark messy SBAC meeting

DeSantis appoints new UF professor surgeon general

Rain, flooding continues in North Central Florida

UF/IFAS Extension moves to Newberry this week

Court set to rule on city’s vaccine mandate

UF presents East Gainesville urgent care plan

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