Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations
The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]
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Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations
The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]
Parents worry that face mask rules are being ignored at Newberry schools
Jennifer Scott’s daughter was sent home from Newberry High School (NHS) on Sept. 24th because she was exposed to a student who tested positive for COVID-19 […]
Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week
Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]
Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests
CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]
14 students and two staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Newberry High School
Active reported cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Alachua County schools with Newberry High School reporting the highest number of active cases of 14 […]
Taming of the ‘stangs
Professional Horse Trainer Cat Zimmerman knows this about the wild mustang she is about to enter a holding pen with: The horse is a 6-year old […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Alachua County
A vehicle transporting four children collided with a pedestrian in Gainesville this morning – killing her. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the vehicle, driven […]
Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Sept. 29th from 5:30 p.m. in Trenton to share information about the Florida Multi-Use […]
Updating Weekend News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at laundromat
Over the weekend, crews from the Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a commercial building fire at the 400 block of NE 23rd Ave (DJ Coin Laundry). […]
Newberry upsets Sneads; takes Silver Championship at River City Classic
On Saturday, the Newberry Panthers volleyball team upset seven-time defending 1A state champion Sneads 25-20, 25-15, to win the Silver Championship at the River City Classic […]
County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to […]
Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would be moving to Phase 3 of reopening Florida. The Executive Order, in part, allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, […]
Lake City man killed in Columbia County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 11:40 pm last night near the intersection of CR 131 and Young Place in Columbia […]
Week Four Roundup: Buchholz Bobcats and Bell Bulldogs claim first wins of the season
On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team picked up its first win of the season with a 54-0 win against city rival Eastside. […]
In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Columbia County
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 2:28 am this morning near the intersection of US-90 and Northeast Craig Avenue in Columbia […]
UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]
High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October
Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]
Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters
More than 60,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 General Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]
Union County Tigers rout Interlachen
The Union County Tigers scored 35 first half points en route to a 49-14 victory over the Interlachen Rams in week four action of high school […]
St. Stephens offense too much for Bronson
The St. Stephens Falcons were dominant on offense, scoring 28 first half points and overwhelming the Bronson Eagles in week four high school football action Friday […]
Wildwood blanks Trenton
The Wildwood Wildcats scored 29 first half points, and cruised against the Trenton Tigers 35-0 in week four high school football action Friday night. The win […]
Williston rallies in overtime against Hamilton
The Williston Red Devils rallied in a wild overtime game against the Hamilton County Trojans 28-26. Trailing 14-8 at halftime, the Red Devils evened the score […]
Game of the Week: Buchholz stymies Eastside
The Buchholz Bobcats were dominant on both sides of the football in routing the Eastside Rams 54-0 in the I am Country 106.9 Game of the […]