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Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020

Suzette Cook

Nov 19, 2020

Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]

Education

Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll

Mike Ridaught

Nov 19, 2020

Plenty has happened since the last girls’ basketball season ended in Florida. A pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, and the fall sports season was […]

Business

UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 18, 2020

Blood bubbles up and pours from a deep wound on the patient’s leg. A bruise extends from her shoulder down to her chest and abdomen. Her […]

Education

500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone

Mike Ridaught

Nov 18, 2020

Congratulations to P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers. On Monday night, the Lady Blue Wave defeated visiting Madison County 50-42 to give Coach Powers his […]

Business

Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 18, 2020

Educators and individuals who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students can apply for a North Florida Golden Grant. This […]

Government + Politics

Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair

Suzette Cook

Nov 18, 2020

Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]

Business

Florida’s average gas price slips below $2 per gallon

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 18, 2020

Florida gas prices inched lower last week. The state average declined by only 1-cent. After previously declining by margins of 3-4 cents, this was the smallest weekly decline in […]

Education

Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship

Mike Ridaught

Nov 18, 2020

This past Sunday, the Oak Hall Girls’ cross country team won the Class 1A state championship. The Lady Eagles defeated Cambridge Christian in a tie breaker […]

Government + Politics

Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]

Business

University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 17, 2020

With its flagship hospital already ranked the best in Florida, University of Florida Health has earned two more distinctions: It is No. 12 on Forbes’ list […]

Business

Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]

Local News

Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

Disc golf enthusiast Gary Blanton says that he has made a lot of friends competing in disc golf tournaments and practicing with teams throughout Alachua County. […]

News

Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster? One supermarket offers insurance for the scorched bird

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 17, 2020

Overcooked? Undercooked? Burnt? Dry? Maybe you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year and you have to tackle that turkey. Or maybe you’ve […]

Government + Politics

Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]

Education

Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason

Mike Ridaught

Nov 16, 2020

Buchholz 46, Creekside 13 On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team defeated visiting Creekside (St. Johns), 46-13, in the Class 7A state playoffs. […]

Health

Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels

Suzette Cook

Nov 16, 2020

Florida’s daily report of COVID-19 positive cases for the month of November range from a low of 2,670 daily cases reported on Nov. 1st to 9,928 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Budget Department wins award

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]

Government + Politics

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]

News

AAA forecast: 50 Million Americans will travel during Thanksgiving weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

AAA forecasts fewer Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment are the key factors in what is […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday at approximately 7PM on Interstate 10 in Suwanee County. According to the FHP report, A Jeep Grand Cherokee, […]

Education

Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

The Hilliard Red Flashes rallied from an eight point deficit in the fourth quarter, and then used a touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime to defeat […]

Education

Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

The Gadsden County Jaguars put on an offensive and defensive clinic, shutting out the Santa FeRaiders 38-0 in the first round of the postseason Friday night. […]

Local Living

The most magical time of year begins this month at Disney with new entertainment experiences, special dining options and more

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA – A reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney […]

Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020

Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll

UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment

500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone

Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students

Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair

Florida’s average gas price slips below $2 per gallon

Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship

Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County

University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces

Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight

Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players

Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster? One supermarket offers insurance for the scorched bird

Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire

Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason

Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels

Alachua County Budget Department wins award

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

AAA forecast: 50 Million Americans will travel during Thanksgiving weekend

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two

Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime

Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe

The most magical time of year begins this month at Disney with new entertainment experiences, special dining options and more

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