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Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2021

While gatekeepers at the flooded and closed Ginnie Springs park were turning visitors away on Wednesday, land management specialist Rachel Townsend was attaching laminated “closed due […]

Crime

GPD identifies, searches for serial school burglar

Seth Johnson

Jul 14, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is asking for the public’s help locating a man they say has broken into three area schools in the last week. […]

Local News

UF plants blast off with astronaut Branson

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 14, 2021

As Richard Branson floated weightless 53.5 miles above the earth on Sunday, three UF plants underwent similar sensations. At least, as much as plants can feel […]

Education

Florida launches K-12 civic literacy initiative

Suzette Cook

Jul 14, 2021

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida K-12 students to know the basics of how the government operates and important moments in history that have shaped the […]

Local News

Hawthorne wins $500K grant for downtown facelift

Seth Johnson

Jul 13, 2021

Hawthorne took a big step closer to a redesigned downtown when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded the town a $500,000 grant to install stormwater […]

Local News

State attorney files murder charges against teens

Suzette Cook

Jul 13, 2021

The State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit has filed a complaint against three teens allegedly involved in a deadly shooting at the American Legion in […]

Local News

Carnival may spark Newberry fireworks code change

Suzette Cook

Jul 13, 2021

A Newberry pasture property owner who hosted a Sister Hazel concert in October plans to host a three-day carnival and two days of concerts on the […]

News

BOCC to tackle packed agenda Tuesday

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2021

Alachua Board of County Commissioners will address a large range of issues at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The daytime portion starts at 11:30 a.m. and will involve […]

Local Living

Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens

Suzette Cook

Jul 12, 2021

Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” film dominated movie screens throughout Gainesville over the weekend and become the largest domestic opening weekend since pre-pandemic. According to a statement […]

National News

Protesters take to the streets in Cuba

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2021

Thousands of Cubans chanted “Freedom,” “Unite,” and “Enough” as they march through the streets of Havana in protest against the country’s Communist dictatorship on Sunday and into Monday. […]

Crime

Court docs: American Legion shooting victim died

Suzette Cook

Jul 12, 2021

A 13-year-old victim of a June 24 shooting at the American Legion hall in Gainesville died of his injuries three days later, according to court documents. […]

Local Living

Water wars break out at Williston RV resort

Suzette Cook

Jul 11, 2021

When the pirate flies the bright red dive flag during the week, those Williston Crossings RV Resort residents in the know mark their calendars. “If it […]

Local News

McGraw asks court to dismiss Banko complaint

Suzette Cook

Jul 10, 2021

Former School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Diyonne McGraw has filed a motion to dismiss an amended complaint contesting the validity of her victory in […]

Covid-19

Archer closes city hall after COVID outbreak

Suzette Cook

Jul 9, 2021

Archer City Hall is closed until further notice and will be sanitized after employees tested positive for COVID-19. Residents have been notified that if they visited […]

Local Living

Local springs close as Elsa flooding continues

Suzette Cook

Jul 9, 2021

The Santa Fe River near Fort White is 6 feet over the flood stage as of midday Friday and nearby springs are browned out and closed […]

Crime

Suspect changes outfits during GHS burglary

Suzette Cook

Jul 8, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is asking for help identifying a man who broke into Gainesville High School early Wednesday. According to reports, the burglary happened […]

Local News

Sinkhole spreading in Newberry development (video)

Suzette Cook

Jul 8, 2021

Realtor Vincent Hampton was visiting his girlfriend at her home in Newberry Corners when he noticed a sinkhole opening up in a nearby retention pond. So […]

Covid-19

Delta now dominant coronavirus strain in U.S.

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 8, 2021

The highly transmissible delta variant now accounts for more than 50 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease […]

Health

Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 8, 2021

The International Olympic Committee and government officials in Japan agreed Thursday not to allow spectators at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. As the Olympic torch […]

Health

Health department warns of floodwater dangers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 8, 2021

The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued water usage guidelines and a warning about the risk of bacteria, viruses and displaced wildlife in […]

Local News

Falling tree traps Gilchrist sheriff’s deputy

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2021

As Tropical Storm Elsa plowed across North Florida, strong winds and saturated ground loosened trees, causing many to fall onto roadways across the area. In Gilchrist […]

Local News

Alachua, Columbia counties see less damage than expected

Seth Johnson

Jul 7, 2021

The eye of Tropical Storm Elsa maintained a northward trajectory and skirted Alachua and Columbia counties, but wind and heavy rains on already saturated ground sparked […]

News

BOCC turns solar plant away from Archer, again

Suzette Cook

Jul 7, 2021

It didn’t take long for the attorney representing Origis Energy to lay her trump card on the table at the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) […]

National News

Surfside death toll rises to 54

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2021

Search and rescue crews found 18 bodies Wednesday to bring the Surfside building collapse death toll to 54. Thursday marks two weeks since part of the […]

Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest

GPD identifies, searches for serial school burglar

UF plants blast off with astronaut Branson

Florida launches K-12 civic literacy initiative

Hawthorne wins $500K grant for downtown facelift

State attorney files murder charges against teens

Carnival may spark Newberry fireworks code change

BOCC to tackle packed agenda Tuesday

Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens

Protesters take to the streets in Cuba

Court docs: American Legion shooting victim died

Water wars break out at Williston RV resort

McGraw asks court to dismiss Banko complaint

Archer closes city hall after COVID outbreak

Local springs close as Elsa flooding continues

Suspect changes outfits during GHS burglary

Sinkhole spreading in Newberry development (video)

Delta now dominant coronavirus strain in U.S.

Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics

Health department warns of floodwater dangers

Falling tree traps Gilchrist sheriff’s deputy

Alachua, Columbia counties see less damage than expected

BOCC turns solar plant away from Archer, again

Surfside death toll rises to 54

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