News

Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department made two arrests connected to two separate gun-related incidents that occurred over the weekend. On Friday, at approximately 7:08PM, GPD officers responded […]

Government + Politics

Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 13, 2020

The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting.The public may attend virtually through […]

Business

Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 12, 2020

On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]

Government + Politics

BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 (includes Health Department […]

Education

Week Six Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Bell wins shootout with St. Francis

Mike Ridaught

Oct 12, 2020

Newberry 54, Hamilton County 23 This past Friday night, the Newberry Panthers won its fifth straight game with a 54-23 win against visiting Hamilton County (Jasper). […]

Education

UF President pushes back on packing “The Swamp” for Saturday’s game against LSU

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

In response to recent suggestions that the University of Florida open Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to full capacity, Kent Fuchs, the President of UF, released the […]

Local News

50 years of profits prove the West End Golf Course is not a bad investment

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The developer who is currently pursuing the purchase and development of West End Golf Course is justifying his actions on the presumption that the golf course […]

Health

Free COVID-19 testing coming to Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 12, 2020

The Department of Emergency Preparedness, COVID 19 Testing bus will be at the Florida Department of Health Building in Bronson at 66 W Main St, Bronson, FL […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

The city of Newberry and parts of Trenton will be without electricity until approximately 9:30, according to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe. “The outage has been […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 11, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A senior at Eastside High School wins an essay […]

Education

Second half surge lifts Bronson over Tenorac

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

The Bronson Eagles trailed 8-6 at halftime, but 20 unanswered points in the second half propelled them to victory over the Tenorac Titans 26-8 in week […]

Business

County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]

Business

BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News : SUV crash in Columbia County kills White Springs man

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash this afternoon at approximately 4:08 pm in Columbia County. According to the FHP incident report, a Honda […]

Education

Oak Hall remains unbeaten

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 54-8 victory over the Academy at the Lakes in week six of high school football […]

Education

Taylor County edges PK Yonge 16-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Taylor County Bulldogs edged the PK Yonge Blue Wave 16-14 in week six of high school football Friday night.. PK Yonge is 2-4 on the […]

Education

Santa Fe Raiders rally past Union County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Santa Fe Raiders overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit with 10 second half points to beat the Union County Tigers 10-7. Union County falls to 3-2 […]

Education

Buchholz third quarter explosion stops Steinbrenner 48-28

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Buchholz Bobcats blew open a close game with 28 third quarter points to blow the Steinbrenner Warriors of Lutz (near Tampa) in week six of […]

Education

Madison County blanks Columbia

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Madison County Cowboys posted 12 first quarter points and then held on to defeat the Columbia Tigers 12-0. Columbia is 0-3 on the season and […]

Education

Trenton defeats Chiefland in ‘The Border War’

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The ‘Border War’ is over. The Trenton Tigers scored 12 first quarter points and cruised past the Chiefland Indians 33-15 in week six football of high […]

Education

Dixie County trounces Lafayette

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Dixie County Bears scored 35 first half points en route to a 42-7 victory over the Lafayette Hornets in week six of high school football […]

Education

Newberry’s offensive outburst overwhelms Hamilton County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Newberry Panthers scored 35 first half points en route to a 54-23 victory over the Hamilton County Trojans in week six of high school football […]

Education

Wildwood offense too much for Williston

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Wildwood Wildcats brought their high-octane offense to Williston Friday night, and walked away with a big win. The Wildcats scored 35 first half points en […]

Education

Suwannee Bulldogs rip Palatka

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 9, 2020

The Suwannee Bulldogs scored 38 first half points, and never looked back, routing the Palatka Panthers 47-0 in week six of high school football Friday night. […]

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