News

High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener

Mike Ridaught

Nov 24, 2020

Last night, the defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls basketball team moved to 2-0 with a 69-20 win at home against Hilliard. The Lady Hornets return […]

Business

Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?

Suzette Cook

Nov 24, 2020

Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]

News

This Thanksgiving opt-out(doors)

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

Thanksgiving is a time for many Floridians to reconnect with family and celebrate all for which they have to be thankful. While eating turkey and watching […]

Business

‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 24, 2020

A simple doctor-patient communication technique known as “teach-back” may lower the risk of health complications, hospitalizations and health care costs for patients with diabetes, according to […]

Education

Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs

Mike Ridaught

Nov 23, 2020

Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 The Buchholz Bobcats kept their streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]

Government + Politics

Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]

News

How to host a safe holiday meal during coronavirus – an epidemiologist explains her personal plans

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

Editor’s note: After this story was published, the Centers for Disease Control updated its guidance for celebrating Thanksgiving. The new guidance, announced on Nov. 19, recommends […]

Government + Politics

Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 23, 2020

The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]

Faith + Inspiration

The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face

Tim Price

Nov 22, 2020

Alachua resident Paityn Benson was born on March 15th, 2020, as the pandemic started to roar. At just four months, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident last night at approximately 7:35 pm in Suwannee County. According to the report, a minivan was traveling northbound […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 22, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]

Government + Politics

Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 21, 2020

As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]

News

Despite pandemic-tempered forecasts, Florida projected to grow by more than 303K people a year

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 21, 2020

The Center Square – After scaling back five-year population estimates in July because of the COVID-19 pandemic, state economists’ revised forecast calls for Florida to continue […]

Local News

County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness

Suzette Cook

Nov 21, 2020

Alachua County just took a big step in the fight against homelessness. At the Nov. 10th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $2.3 […]

Education

Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The Suwannee Bulldogs rallied twice from touchdown deficits, and managed to take a 20-14 in the fourth quarter, but a decisive touchdown and extra point by […]

Education

Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The Buchholz Bobcats kept its streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders in the second round […]

Education

Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]

Education

South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]

Education

Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]

Education

Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]

Education

Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]

Business

Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 20, 2020

Walt Disney World announced on Nov. 20th that park hopping will start again on Jan. 1st, 2021. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, “Starting Jan. […]

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