Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta
Nov 11, 2020
Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]
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Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta
Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]
Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path
Nov 11, 2020
The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]
Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall
Nov 11, 2020
Hurricane Eta is forecast to hit Florida’s West Coast making landfall between Yankeetown and Cedar Key on Thursday at 1 p.m. According to Assistant Director […]
A soldier’s inspiring tale of grace under fire is a lesson for today’s political unrest
Nov 11, 2020
Four years ago, on Veterans Day 2016, I had an unforgettable experience that directly applies to where we are right now – in post-election 2020. A […]
PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night
Nov 10, 2020
The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]
Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer
Nov 10, 2020
After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]
‘A Cedar Key Christmas’ and ‘A Tuna Christmas’ take to the stage in December
Nov 10, 2020
Tis the season and the season will be on two stages in Alachua County starting on Dec. 4th. The Gainesville Community Playhouse will host Michael Presley Bobbit’s A […]
Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales
Nov 10, 2020
Oak Hall 34, Merritt Island Christian 12 This past Friday night, despite playing without three starting offensive linemen, the Oak Hall football team eased past visiting […]
Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?
Nov 10, 2020
The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs. Thousands […]
Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video
Nov 10, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]
High Springs hires new City Manager
Nov 9, 2020
The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]
Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard
Nov 9, 2020
A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]
Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum
Nov 9, 2020
Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]
County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility
Nov 9, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]
Meteorologists: Eta’s path remains uncertain
Nov 9, 2020
Meteorologists for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) say that tropical storm Eta is showing more uncertainty than normal and it won’t be until Wednesday […]
Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel
Nov 9, 2020
Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]
Florida invests in short term workforce programs
Nov 8, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state of Florida is hoping to stabilize the economy by enhancing the skills of its workforce through technical certification programs. The “Get […]
In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards
Nov 8, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Kat Cammack was elected to Congress and Chuck Clemons […]
Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Marion County
Nov 7, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 4:45pm this afternoon in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a motorcycle was traveling northbound on […]
Gainesville Football: Buchholz, Hurricanes win big; Oak Hall heading to state final
Nov 7, 2020
Buchholz 53, Santa Fe 0 The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season […]
Williston blasts Chiefland 35-6
Nov 7, 2020
The Williston Red Devils closed out its regular season with a 35-6 victory over the Chiefland Indians Friday night. Williston heads into the playoffs with a […]
Furious rally propels Suwannee Bulldogs past Baker County Wildcats 35-32
Nov 6, 2020
The Suwannee Bulldogs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally past the Baker County Wildcats 35-32. After taking a 14-8 first quarter lead, the […]
Bronson stymies Crescent City; advances in playoffs
Nov 6, 2020
The Bronson Eagles took a 20-8 lead into the fourth quarter, and then blew the game open with 18 points in the final period to defeat […]
Gainesville Hurricanes shutdown Eastside
Nov 6, 2020
The Gainesville took a 16-0 lead into halftime, and relied on a stingy defense to shutdown the Eastside Rams 37-7 in the final regular season game […]