News

Newberry Panthers are the featured guests on The Prep Zone Radio Show tonight on I am Country 106.9

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

The Newberry Panthers lost a tough game to the Hawthorne Hornets 20-14 to open the 2020 season. But since that loss, they have gone on a […]

Local News

Eta warnings remain for coastal areas; Alachua County adds storm to State of Emergency

Suzette Cook

Nov 11, 2020

The West Coast of Florida is experiencing wind gusts of 45 to 60 miles per hour from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers with tornado warnings as […]

Business

Florida gas prices are lowest in five months; state average could drop below $2

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

Florida’s gas price plunge continued last week. The state average has declined 36 consecutive days for a total discount of 19 cents. It now appears the state average is on the […]

Education

Local football schedules changing due to Eta

Mike Ridaught

Nov 11, 2020

With the imminent approach of Hurricane Eta, three area high school football teams are making changes to their playoff schedules this week. Eastside High School has […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]

Education

Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]

Local News

Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall

Suzette Cook

Nov 11, 2020

Hurricane Eta is forecast to hit Florida’s West Coast making landfall between Yankeetown and Cedar Key on Thursday at 1 p.m. According to Assistant Director […]

Faith + Inspiration

A soldier’s inspiring tale of grace under fire is a lesson for today’s political unrest

Reggie Connell

Nov 11, 2020

Four years ago, on Veterans Day 2016, I had an unforgettable experience that directly applies to where we are right now – in post-election 2020. A […]

Education

PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]

Education

Breaking News: Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]

Local Living

‘A Cedar Key Christmas’ and ‘A Tuna Christmas’ take to the stage in December

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

Tis the season and the season will be on two stages in Alachua County starting on Dec. 4th. The Gainesville Community Playhouse will host Michael Presley Bobbit’s A […]

Education

Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales

Mike Ridaught

Nov 10, 2020

Oak Hall 34, Merritt Island Christian 12 This past Friday night, despite playing without three starting offensive linemen, the Oak Hall football team eased past visiting […]

Government + Politics

Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs. Thousands […]

Government + Politics

Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 10, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]

Government + Politics

High Springs hires new City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]

Government + Politics

Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]

Business

Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]

Government + Politics

County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]

News

Meteorologists: Eta’s path remains uncertain

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

Meteorologists for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) say that tropical storm Eta is showing more uncertainty than normal and it won’t be until Wednesday […]

Government + Politics

Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 9, 2020

Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]

Government + Politics

Florida invests in short term workforce programs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state of Florida is hoping to stabilize the economy by enhancing the skills of its workforce through technical certification programs. The “Get […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 8, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Kat Cammack was elected to Congress and Chuck Clemons […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Marion County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 4:45pm this afternoon in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a motorcycle was traveling northbound on […]

Education

Gainesville Football: Buchholz, Hurricanes win big; Oak Hall heading to state final

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 7, 2020

Buchholz 53, Santa Fe 0 The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season […]

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