News

Breaking News: 25 more UF football players test positive for COVID-19 this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

The University of Florida announced today that 25 football players tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, and have suspended football activities indefinitely. Two weeks […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County School Board to address CARES Act funds, preschool program today

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

The School Board of Alachua County will discuss a full agenda on Oct. 20th at 6 p.m. One agreement provides $1,300,000 in county Coronavirus Aid, […]

Business

Florida gas prices drop for 15 straight days

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

Florida gas prices declined for the 15th consecutive day, Sunday. During the time the state average declined a total of 7 cents. Earlier this month, gas prices […]

Government + Politics

Officials predict 10 million Floridians will cast ballots before Election Day

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

The Center Square – Early in-person voting began Monday in 52 of Florida’s 67 counties, with people in Miami-Dade, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties waiting in line […]

Government + Politics

County Commission chooses winning concept for West Lawn Art

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

The County Commission, at their October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting, unanimously selected Heidi Stein’s concept for the West Lawn Art at the County Administration Building. The […]

Business

Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral

Suzette Cook

Oct 19, 2020

The civil engineering firm representing a developer’s application for the rezoning of the former West End Golf property has requested a 60-day deferral in order to […]

Education

Week Seven Roundup: Newberry extends streak; Hawthorne bounces back

Mike Ridaught

Oct 19, 2020

Newberry 21, Dixie County 14 On Friday night the Dixie County football team lost at Newberry, 21-14, in a small school showdown between two of the […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County residents coming out in force and in style to vote early

Suzette Cook

Oct 19, 2020

Alachua Resident Dan Vermillion arrived at the early voting center at Legacy Park in style with his 1960 Nash Rambler. He hopped out and dropped his […]

Local Living

Free bus rides to the polls on Election Day

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 19, 2020

Want to vote but need a ride? The City of Gainesville and RTS will offer FREE FARES all day Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 (all routes included). […]

Government + Politics

Early voting begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 19, 2020

Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins today and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Florida-LSU Game, Power Outage, Cornfield Maze

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 18, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Florida-LSU game was canceled on Saturday to to […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Mt. Dora man

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 17, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 2:15 am this morning in Marion County. According to the FHP report, A sport utility vehicle […]

Local Living

Sister Hazel coming to Newberry this week; adds additional tour dates

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 17, 2020

Platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, are excited to announce that three new tour dates have been added to their first ever drive-in series of concerts. Brought to […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Former corn maze security guard arrested on battery, suspect of arson

Suzette Cook

Oct 17, 2020

A former security guard at the Newberry Cornfield Maze located at 20015 W. Newberry Rd. was arrested late Friday night (Oct. 16th) on elderly battery charges […]

Government + Politics

Early voting starts Monday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 17, 2020

Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins Monday and lasts through Oct. 31. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting […]

Local News

Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to fire at Newberry Cornfield Maze

Suzette Cook

Oct 17, 2020

Crews from the Newberry Fire Department, Alachua County Fire Rescue and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at the Newberry Cornfield Maze at 20015 […]

Education

Newberry edges Dixie County 21-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

After playing to a 7-7 tie at halftime, the Newberry Panthers broke open the game with 14 fourth quarter points en route to a 21-14 victory […]

Education

Ridgeview routs Eastside

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Ridgeview Panthers took a 26-0 halftime lead and cruised against the Eastside Rams 36-0 in week seven of high school football action Friday night. Ridgeview […]

Education

Bronson stymies Seahawks

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Bronson Eagles scored five touchdowns, and cruised past the Franklin County Seahawks 38-27 in week seven of high school football action Friday night. The win […]

Education

Generals hold on to defeat Columbia

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Lee Generals took a 25-7 halftime lead, and then held on to defeat the Columbia Tigers 38-28. The loss kept Columbia winless on the year, […]

Education

Trenton stymies Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Trenton Tigers scored 26 first half points and cruised past the Bell Bulldogs 47-0 in week seven of high school football action Friday night. With […]

Education

Maclay beats Lafayette

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Maclay Marauders of Tallahassee scored 35 first half points en route to a 38-14 victory over the Lafayette Hornets in week seven of high school […]

Education

Game of the Week: Bradford Tornadoes blow past PK Yonge Blue Wave 28-6

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

The Bradford Tornadoes took a 22-6 lead at halftime, and cruised to a 28-6 victory over the PK Yonge Blue Wave Friday night in Gainesville. The […]

Education

Hamilton County holds on to beat Chiefland

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 16, 2020

Leading 7-6 ast halftime, The Hamilton County Trojans scored 21 second half points and cruised past the Chiefland Indians 28-20 in week seven of high school […]

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