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Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Marion County kills Belleview woman

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident this morning at approximately 6:16 am in Marion County. According to the FHP incident report, an SUV was traveling […]

Government + Politics

BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, which begins at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda […]

Local Living

Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

Clay Electric has awarded $11,000 to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for the restoration of the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. This grant is intended to help […]

Government + Politics

Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt

Reggie Connell

Sep 21, 2020

The Shepherd Radio Network is a group of stations in Florida that features the “Christian Teach/Talk” format. Mike Gilland is the operations manager, and hosts a daily talk […]

Education

Gap exists in post-game direction for athletes to limit spread of COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Sep 21, 2020

Alachua County high school athletes who leave the field or court after a game are receiving little to no instruction from the CDC or FHSAA on […]

Education

Makai Johnson accounts for three touchdowns as Newberry holds on to beat Union County 28-21

Mike Ridaught

Sep 21, 2020

The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 18, is Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson accounted for three TDs as the Panthers built an early 15-0 lead […]

Government + Politics

Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today

Suzette Cook

Sep 21, 2020

A public hearing to discuss the proposed RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County Commission […]

Government + Politics

Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 21, 2020

Traffic Alert: Interstate 75 in Alachua County may be a route to avoid this week. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close I-75 exit 382 […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 20, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]

Local Living

2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]

Government + Politics

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote in this election, which […]

Local Living

Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]

Local News

Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 19, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash this morning at approximately 3AM in Lake City. On US Highway 41, south of NW Guerdon Street, […]

Education

Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

It was billed as the High School Football game of the week, and it lived up to its stature. A speedy pace early was enough to […]

Education

Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

Santa Fe cut loose and bucked past Fort White 26-14 in a week three high school football game Friday night. Santa Fe’s upper hand showed as […]

Education

Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

The struggles continue for St. Francis Catholic Academy, falling to Quincy Munroe Day, and falling to 0-3 on the season. It was a quiet night for […]

Government + Politics

County offers emergency text alerts for residents

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]

Government + Politics

Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Oct. 1 last month, delaying what some fear will be a wave […]

Government + Politics

Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]

Government + Politics

Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 18, 2020

The Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) currently has vacancies, including one alternate member. County residents with a knowledge of local history are encouraged to apply, and […]

Education

St. Augustine Menendez batters Eastside

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 17, 2020

The Eastside Rams continued to struggle in 2020 with a second straight loss, falling to St. Augustine Menendez 28-3. The Falcons fought back from a slow […]

Education

Player of the Week: Gainesville High’s Brent King was big-play royalty in 14-0 win against State Fe

Mike Ridaught

Sep 17, 2020

The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 11, was Brent King of the Gainesville High Hurricanes. King accounted for both touchdowns as GHS defeated Santa Fe (Alachua) on […]

Health

Smartphone saliva test for COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 17, 2020

A University of Florida professor and his industry collaborators have won second place in a technology competition sponsored by the National Institutes of Health for a […]

Education

Gainesville sweeps Oak Hall; Bell improves to 8-1

Mike Ridaught

Sep 17, 2020

On Tuesday night the Gainesville volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a 3-1 victory against Oak Hall at the Purple Palace. GHS improved to 3-1 on […]

Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Marion County kills Belleview woman

BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations

Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric

Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt

Gap exists in post-game direction for athletes to limit spread of COVID-19

Makai Johnson accounts for three touchdowns as Newberry holds on to beat Union County 28-21

Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today

Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75

In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park

2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County

Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action

Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man

Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21

Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14

Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0

County offers emergency text alerts for residents

Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits

Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now

Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies

St. Augustine Menendez batters Eastside

Player of the Week: Gainesville High’s Brent King was big-play royalty in 14-0 win against State Fe

Smartphone saliva test for COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest

Gainesville sweeps Oak Hall; Bell improves to 8-1

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