News

Newberry High tops charts with 16 COVID-19 cases, 140 quarantined; no shutdown recommended

Suzette Cook

Sep 30, 2020

The number of Alachua County Public Schools students and staff testing positive for COVID-19 or in quarantine changes daily according to ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie […]

Health

UF nursing researcher receives $2.6 million grant to improve pain associated with sickle cell disease

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

A University of Florida College of Nursing researcher will explore new techniques to reduce pain and manage stress among patients with sickle cell disease, thanks to […]

Education

High School Football: Bronson Eagles featured on Prep Zone tonight

Mike Ridaught

Sep 30, 2020

Tonight from 7-8 p.m. the Bronson football team will be our guests on “The Prep Zone” sports show at Sonic Drive-In. You can listen to tonight’s […]

Education

Gainesville sweeps Bradford

Mike Ridaught

Sep 30, 2020

On Tuesday night the Gainesville volleyball team swept Bradford (Starke) at home to improve to 9-4. The Hurricanes are back at home tonight at 6:30 against […]

Government + Politics

One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2020

The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5, one week from today. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote […]

Government + Politics

County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a virtual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The meeting begins at 3 […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills man

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash this morning at approximately 11 am on US 441 in Alachua. According to the FHP report, a dump […]

Government + Politics

Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]

Education

Parents worry that face mask rules are being ignored at Newberry schools

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

Jennifer Scott’s daughter was sent home from Newberry High School (NHS) on Sept. 24th because she was exposed to a student who tested positive for COVID-19 […]

Business

Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]

Government + Politics

Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]

Education

14 students and two staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Newberry High School

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

Active reported cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Alachua County schools with Newberry High School reporting the highest number of active cases of 14 […]

Local Living

Taming of the ‘stangs

Suzette Cook

Sep 29, 2020

Professional Horse Trainer Cat Zimmerman knows this about the wild mustang she is about to enter a holding pen with: The horse is a 6-year old […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

A vehicle transporting four children collided with a pedestrian in Gainesville this morning – killing her. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the vehicle, driven […]

Government + Politics

Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow

Suzette Cook

Sep 28, 2020

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Sept. 29th from 5:30 p.m. in Trenton to share information about the Florida Multi-Use […]

Local News

Updating Weekend News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at laundromat

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

Over the weekend, crews from the Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a commercial building fire at the 400 block of NE 23rd Ave (DJ Coin Laundry). […]

Education

Newberry upsets Sneads; takes Silver Championship at River City Classic

Mike Ridaught

Sep 28, 2020

On Saturday, the Newberry Panthers volleyball team upset seven-time defending 1A state champion Sneads 25-20, 25-15, to win the Silver Championship at the River City Classic […]

Business

County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]

Government + Politics

Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]

Local News

Lake City man killed in Columbia County crash

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 11:40 pm last night near the intersection of CR 131 and Young Place in Columbia […]

Education

Week Four Roundup: Buchholz Bobcats and Bell Bulldogs claim first wins of the season

Mike Ridaught

Sep 28, 2020

On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team picked up its first win of the season with a 54-0 win against city rival Eastside. […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 27, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]

Local News

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Columbia County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 27, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 2:28 am this morning near the intersection of US-90 and Northeast Craig Avenue in Columbia […]

Government + Politics

UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October

Staff Reports

Sep 26, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]

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