Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today
Sep 21, 2020
A public hearing to discuss the proposed RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County Commission […]
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Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today
A public hearing to discuss the proposed RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County Commission […]
Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75
Sep 21, 2020
Traffic Alert: Interstate 75 in Alachua County may be a route to avoid this week. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close I-75 exit 382 […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
Sep 20, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]
2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual
Sep 19, 2020
To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County
Sep 19, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote in this election, which […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action
Sep 19, 2020
COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]
Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man
Sep 19, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash this morning at approximately 3AM in Lake City. On US Highway 41, south of NW Guerdon Street, […]
Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21
Sep 18, 2020
It was billed as the High School Football game of the week, and it lived up to its stature. A speedy pace early was enough to […]
Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14
Sep 18, 2020
Santa Fe cut loose and bucked past Fort White 26-14 in a week three high school football game Friday night. Santa Fe’s upper hand showed as […]
Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0
Sep 18, 2020
The struggles continue for St. Francis Catholic Academy, falling to Quincy Munroe Day, and falling to 0-3 on the season. It was a quiet night for […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
Sep 18, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]
Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits
Sep 18, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Oct. 1 last month, delaying what some fear will be a wave […]
Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now
Sep 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]
Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies
Sep 18, 2020
The Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) currently has vacancies, including one alternate member. County residents with a knowledge of local history are encouraged to apply, and […]
St. Augustine Menendez batters Eastside
Sep 17, 2020
The Eastside Rams continued to struggle in 2020 with a second straight loss, falling to St. Augustine Menendez 28-3. The Falcons fought back from a slow […]
Player of the Week: Gainesville High’s Brent King was big-play royalty in 14-0 win against State Fe
Sep 17, 2020
The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 11, was Brent King of the Gainesville High Hurricanes. King accounted for both touchdowns as GHS defeated Santa Fe (Alachua) on […]
Smartphone saliva test for COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest
Sep 17, 2020
A University of Florida professor and his industry collaborators have won second place in a technology competition sponsored by the National Institutes of Health for a […]
Gainesville sweeps Oak Hall; Bell improves to 8-1
Sep 17, 2020
On Tuesday night the Gainesville volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a 3-1 victory against Oak Hall at the Purple Palace. GHS improved to 3-1 on […]
Florida gas prices slip despite Hurricane Sally
Sep 17, 2020
Florida gas prices were drifting lower while Hurricane Sally’s attack on the gulf coastline. Ten crude oil refineries, with a total processing capacity of 2.64 million barrels […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to multi-vehicle crash
Sep 16, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a multi-vehicle collision this morning involving a school bus, downed power lines and one vehicle that was on fire. […]
Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue
Sep 16, 2020
The City of Archer has 12 months to come up with a way to provide fire rescue services since receiving notice from Alachua County Fire Rescue […]
Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park
Sep 16, 2020
One by one residents of Gilchrist County stood and introduced themselves to their neighbors. In a meeting of 80 residents in opposition to a planned RV […]
A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy
Sep 16, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As experts and policymakers increasingly turn to the oceans for solutions to address climate change, there are growing calls to protect it. The […]
Report: UF among top 50 universities in U.S.
Sep 16, 2020
The Center Square – After a two-year hiatus, the University of Miami has rejoined the University of Florida among the nation’s top 50 universities, according to the […]