Annual bear-binging webcast underway
Aug 17, 2020
Fans missing the usual packed lineup of live sports in the fall can tune into webcams from Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve for some serious […]
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Annual bear-binging webcast underway
Fans missing the usual packed lineup of live sports in the fall can tune into webcams from Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve for some serious […]
Florida continues on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, fatalities, hospitalizations, positivity rates
Aug 17, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,678 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 576,094 cases as of the […]
West End homeowners lawyer-up to fight development of golf course
Aug 17, 2020
A community of homeowners that paid top dollar to live adjacent to a golf course are not backing down from the fight against a developer who […]
Renaming committee makes recommendation for JJ Finley Elementary School
Aug 17, 2020
On June 16th, 2020, the School Board of Alachua County voted to change the name of J.J. Finley Elementary School and adopted a process for selecting […]
Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville
Aug 17, 2020
Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]
Rapid screening tests that prioritize speed over accuracy could be key to ending the coronavirus pandemic
Aug 17, 2020
Broad access to testing is one of the most powerful tools to keep the COVID-19 pandemic under control until there’s an effective vaccine in use. Diagnostic […]
Gainesville Police Department warns of scam calls
Aug 17, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department has received reports of phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Gainesville police officers/investigators. These suspects are telling victims they received counterfeit […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020
Aug 16, 2020
Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
With fall questions looming for school districts across the United States, more parents choose to educate their kids themselves
Aug 16, 2020
As shutdowns and social distancing debates dragged through the summer and COVID-19 flared in the South and West, politicians and educators in Washington, D.C., wrangled over […]
COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease in Florida
Aug 16, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,779 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 573,416 cases as of the […]
Popsicle philosophy
Aug 16, 2020
There’s a popular Korean saying that I always heard growing up: “You can’t spit at a smiling face.” I’ve never spat in anyone’s face before, smiling […]
A time to tinker, and a time to decide
Aug 16, 2020
Kevin DeYoung, in his book “JUST DO SOMETHING”, uses a great metaphor in the first chapter – he talks about the classic construction game called “Tinker […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board
Aug 15, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]
In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th
Aug 15, 2020
The Center Square – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted 11-5 on Friday to allow fall sports practices to begin Aug. […]
Florida reports 6,352 new cases of COVID-19
Aug 15, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,352 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 569,637 cases as of the […]
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs
Aug 15, 2020
Units from Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a drowning at Ginnie Springs on Wednesday (Aug. 12th) just after 5pm. During the response, the […]
Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020
Aug 15, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]
Three inmates at Levy County Detention Center test positive for COVID-19
Aug 14, 2020
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office announced that three inmates at the Levy County Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, and that 20 LCSO employees have […]
With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020
Aug 14, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]
County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training
Aug 14, 2020
At yesterday’s Alachua County Commission Meeting the Commission took the following actions: (1) authorized $750,000 of CARES Act money to facilitate additional digital teacher training and […]
Public school uncertainties
Aug 14, 2020
Michigan education administrators by mid-August usually are well prepared for public school openings right after Labor Day. Not this year. Mike Burde, veteran assistant superintendent for […]
Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date
Aug 14, 2020
With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Florida
Aug 14, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,148 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 563,285 cases as of the […]
Traffic Update: Sinkhole on SR 24 repaired; all lanes reopened
Aug 14, 2020
FDOT Traffic Update The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it has completed repairs of the sinkhole on State Road 24 in between CR 336 […]