News

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 […]

Government + Politics

Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Government + Politics

Florida invests in short term workforce programs

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Trenton overwhelms Lafayette 35-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Trenton Tigers scored 28 first half points and then held on to defeat the Lafayette Hornets 35-21 in the regular season finale for both teams. […]

Columbia bombs Englewood 41-7

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Columbia Tigers won their second straight game and advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 41-7 win against the Englewood Rams. The […]

Union County blasts Keystone Heights 42-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Union County Bears scored 28 halftime points and cruised to a 42-20 win over Keystone Heights. The Indians took a 14-7 lead in the first […]

Unbeaten Oak Hall storms into state championship

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Oak Hall Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 34-12 victory over the Merritt Island Christian Cougars in the semifinals of the 8-man AA […]

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills one, injures three

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash this afternoon at approximately 12:30 PM near the intersection of State Road 20 and County Road 234 between […]

Local Living

Spectators welcome this weekend at Gator Cup archery tournament

Suzette Cook

Nov 6, 2020

More than 360 archers are taking aim this weekend in Newberry as they compete for a spot on the United States Archery (USA) team. For the […]

Veteran’s Day celebration goes virtual in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 6, 2020

Alachua County Community Support Services’ Veteran Services Division and the Alachua County Communications Office have produced a Veterans Day Celebration video program honoring our veterans’ community. […]

Buchholz, Suwannee remain in top 20 poll; Hawthorne, Keystone Heights and Newberry receive votes

Mike Ridaught

Nov 6, 2020

We’re in the final week of regular season high school football, and two area teams held their ground in the Prep Zone Top 20 Power Poll. […]

Buchholz routs Santa Fe to storm into postseason

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

The #12-ranked Buchholz Bobcats put on an offensive show in unraveling the Santa Fe Raiders 53-0 to end their regular season with an exclamation point. Buchholz […]

Hawthorne wins big in season finale

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets shook off a 29-0 loss against Zephyrhills last week by scoring 20 first half points and sailing past the Tavares Bulldogs 39-0 tonight […]

Updating Breaking News: Two-car collision in Levy County leaves both drivers injured

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to atwo-car crash this morning at approximately 7:22 AM in Levy County. NB US 19, 1 mile north of SE Butler Rd […]

Business

Florida gas prices plunge to 4-month lows; more discounts expected

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

Florida gas prices sank to their lowest level since June. The state average dropped 4 cents last week to an average price of $2.05 per gallon. Gas prices are on a 29-day streak of declines, […]

Week 10 Preview: Playoffs begin for some; regular season finales for others

Mike Ridaught

Nov 5, 2020