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Archer annexation, COVID-19 update, bargaining agreement on BOCC agenda today

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 27, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting today at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda items are completed. The meeting […]

Business

County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs

Suzette Cook

Oct 26, 2020

Plans for a cell tower to be built between Newberry and High Springs were approved back in July, and now a permit has been granted. […]

Education

Week Eight Roundup: Buchholz, Hawthorne post big wins; Suwannee notches third straight shutout

Mike Ridaught

Oct 26, 2020

Buchholz 24, Fleming Island 21 The Buchholz Bobcats defeated visiting Fleming Island (Orange Park), 24-21, on homecoming to win its fourth straight game. The Bobcats built […]

Government + Politics

High speed chase through Newberry leads to arrest

Suzette Cook

Oct 26, 2020

Deputies were notified of a pursuit by the Florida Highway Patrol coming into Alachua County on State Road 26 (Newberry Rd.) from Gilchrist County on Sunday, […]

Local News

Election 2020: It’s now or never

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 26, 2020

Many people think this is the most important election of their lifetime and you want to be part of this historic event. You must be registered […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to sinkhole in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 26, 2020

Teams from Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works, Gainesville Regional Utilities and Gainesville Police Department responded Thursday and Friday to the formation of a sinkhole in the […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Ocala man, injures two others

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 2pm this afternoon in Marion County on US-27 near the intersection of 55 Avenue. According to […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An intimidating email made its way to Alachua County […]

Health

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Suzette Cook

Oct 25, 2020

A record daily number of 80,000-plus COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States on Friday, Oct. 23rd bringing the total cases in the U.S. to […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Old Town woman in critical condition after crash in Dixie County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash this evening at approximately 7:18 pm in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a Sport Utility Vehicle, driven by […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

October 14, 2020, the Gainesville Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Division, with the assistance of GPD SWAT, served a search warrant at a residence on […]

Education

Big wins for Buchholz, Oak Hall and PK Yonge; Eastside, St. Francis remain winless

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

Five schools from Gainesville were in action Friday night during week eight of the high school football season, and after the final whistle blew, one team […]

Education

Keystone Heights tames Wildcats

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

The Keystone Heights Indians kept its season rolling with a one-sided victory over the Taylor Wildcats 35-9. It was the fifth straight win for the Indians, […]

Education

Suwannee shuts out #14 Ponte Vedra 14-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Suwannee Bulldogs scored touchdowns in the second and third quarters, and its defense pitched a shutout against the #14 ranked Ponte Vedra Sharks to win […]

Education

Lafayette bounces back; blasts Seven Rivers

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

After enduring a 38-14 loss to the The Maclay Marauders of Tallahassee the Lafayette Hornets bounced back in week eight of high school football action Friday […]

Education

Bradford sails past Palatka

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Bradford Tornadoes scored 20 first half points and sailed past the winless Palatka Panthers 36-6 in week eight of high school football action Friday night. […]

Education

Wakulla edges Columbia 30-29

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Columbia Tigers continued their frustrating season with a heartbreaking loss to the Wakulla War Eagles 30-29. After trailing 10-0 at halftime, the Eagles rallied to […]

Education

Trenton edges Williston in a shootout

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

In a wild game that saw 10 touchdowns and multiple lead changes, the Trenton Tigers edged the Williston Red Devils 40-38 in a Friday night shootout. […]

Education

The defense rests: Branford stymies Interlachen

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Branford Buccaneers scored 12 first half points, while its defense shut down the Interlachen Rams en route to a 12-7 victory in week eight of […]

Education

Hawthorne holds off Union County 30-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets scored two first quarter touchdowns and then held off a fourth quarter rally to defeat the Union County Tigers 30-20 in week eight […]

Education

Fourth quarter field goal propels Buchholz past Fleming Island 24-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

A fourth quarter field goal was the difference in a game tied 21-21 as the Buchholz Bobcats edged the #7 ranked Fleming Island Golden Eagles 24-21 […]

Education

Undefeated Munroe Day routs Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Monroe Day Bobcats showed why they are undefeated with five first quarter touchdowns en route to a 56-0 rout of the Bronson Eagles. The loss […]

Education

Aucilla Christian holds off Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Aucilla Christian Warriors scored 16 first half points and cruised past the Bell Bulldogs 30-19 in week eight action of high school football Friday night. […]

Education

Wildwood rallies past Chiefland

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

The Wildwood Wildcats kept their perfect season alive with a 14-10 win against the Chiefland Chiefs. The Indians took a 10-0 halftime lead, but could not […]

Archer annexation, COVID-19 update, bargaining agreement on BOCC agenda today

County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs

Week Eight Roundup: Buchholz, Hawthorne post big wins; Suwannee notches third straight shutout

High speed chase through Newberry leads to arrest

Election 2020: It’s now or never

Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to sinkhole in Gainesville

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Ocala man, injures two others

In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Updating Breaking News: Old Town woman in critical condition after crash in Dixie County

Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession

Big wins for Buchholz, Oak Hall and PK Yonge; Eastside, St. Francis remain winless

Keystone Heights tames Wildcats

Suwannee shuts out #14 Ponte Vedra 14-0

Lafayette bounces back; blasts Seven Rivers

Bradford sails past Palatka

Wakulla edges Columbia 30-29

Trenton edges Williston in a shootout

The defense rests: Branford stymies Interlachen

Hawthorne holds off Union County 30-20

Fourth quarter field goal propels Buchholz past Fleming Island 24-21

Undefeated Munroe Day routs Bronson

Aucilla Christian holds off Bell

Wildwood rallies past Chiefland

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