The COVID-19 chasm: Viral division
Aug 11, 2020
Jessi Green stood in the middle of hundreds of people gathered at Huntington Beach, Calif., holding a loudspeaker and a Bible, and broke into tears. She […]
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The COVID-19 chasm: Viral division
Jessi Green stood in the middle of hundreds of people gathered at Huntington Beach, Calif., holding a loudspeaker and a Bible, and broke into tears. She […]
Bipartisan bill could mean $25 billion stimulus to postal service
Aug 10, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The slowdown of mail service across the country is causing a ripple effect that is placing a strain on small businesses that depend on […]
Property insurance carriers seeking large rate hikes on Florida policyholders
Aug 10, 2020
The Center Square – A quadfecta of factors is merging into one bottom-line reality for Florida’s 6.2 million property insurance policyholders: significant rate hikes await when […]
Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14
Aug 10, 2020
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office lost a trailblazing K-9 last week. Midnight, one of the original members of the K-9 unit, died last week at the […]
Encouraging downward trend continues with COVID-19 cases in Florida
Aug 10, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,155 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 536,961 cases as of the […]
Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect
Aug 10, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two traffic homicides over the weekend. The first incident occurred at 5:18PM on Sunday when GPD officers answered […]
Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look
Aug 10, 2020
Under the greatest of circumstances, finding a new job is a challenge. There is no easy way to gain employment except through the hard work and […]
We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds
Aug 10, 2020
Alachua County small and medium businesses that are in compliance with the county COVID-19 Emergency Order can start applying for $15 million in CARES Act […]
Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed
Aug 9, 2020
GAINESVILLE – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Interstate 75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road (State Road 26) will remain closed Monday, August 10. The ramp was […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020
Aug 9, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Florida Department of Health reports 6,229 new COVID-19 cases
Aug 9, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,229 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 532,800 cases as of the […]
COVID-19 complicates ministry to asylum-seekers
Aug 9, 2020
Every Monday for the last several months, single mother Alma Ruth crossed the border between Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Mexico. The town is infamous for its […]
Be encouraged that the Lord knows where we live
Aug 9, 2020
One of the most interesting books in the Bible – and simultaneously one of the most difficult to understand – is the book of Revelation. The […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act
Aug 8, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]
Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month
Aug 8, 2020
Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]
Teachers wonder whether to stay or go
Aug 8, 2020
Catherine Good, 58, never dreamed she’d retire from teaching during a global pandemic. “When the whole COVID thing came up, then it was like, OK, is […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
Aug 7, 2020
Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]
Aquatropics to the rescue
Aug 7, 2020
There are two creatures not for sale at Aquatropics tropical fish store in Gainesville – a Jack Dempsey fish and a freshwater fire eel. They […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
Aug 7, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]
Cleanup begins after Hurricane Isaias
Aug 7, 2020
Thousands of people throughout the Northeast are still without power after Isaias tore along the East Coast from North Carolina to Canada. The storm left nine […]
Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health
Aug 7, 2020
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue climbing; new cases decreasing
Aug 7, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,686 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 518,075 cases as of the […]
Developing News: Williston child missing
Aug 6, 2020
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a for a five-month-old child last seen in Williston. Kingston Rome is two […]
Lebanon’s aftermath
Aug 6, 2020
LEBANON: France is taking a lead among Western nations, with the United States making tentative (my take) offers of help in the wake of Tuesday’s catastrophic explosion in Beirut. […]