Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters
The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]
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Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters
The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]
The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face
Alachua resident Paityn Benson was born on March 15th, 2020, as the pandemic started to roar. At just four months, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident last night at approximately 7:35 pm in Suwannee County. According to the report, a minivan was traveling northbound […]
In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]
Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam
As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]
Despite pandemic-tempered forecasts, Florida projected to grow by more than 303K people a year
The Center Square – After scaling back five-year population estimates in July because of the COVID-19 pandemic, state economists’ revised forecast calls for Florida to continue […]
County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness
Alachua County just took a big step in the fight against homelessness. At the Nov. 10th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $2.3 […]
Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20
The Suwannee Bulldogs rallied twice from touchdown deficits, and managed to take a 20-14 in the fourth quarter, but a decisive touchdown and extra point by […]
Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals
The Buchholz Bobcats kept its streak alive and continued its storybook season with a 35-21 win over the previously undefeated Navarre Raiders in the second round […]
Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16
The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]
Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals
The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]
South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6
The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]
Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals
The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]
Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals
The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st
Walt Disney World announced on Nov. 20th that park hopping will start again on Jan. 1st, 2021. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, “Starting Jan. […]
Sen. Rick Scott urges people to ‘wear a mask’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to statements he released on Twitter. “After several negative tests, I learned I was positive […]
Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville
Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020
Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]
Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll
Plenty has happened since the last girls’ basketball season ended in Florida. A pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, and the fall sports season was […]
UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment
Blood bubbles up and pours from a deep wound on the patient’s leg. A bruise extends from her shoulder down to her chest and abdomen. Her […]
500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone
Congratulations to P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers. On Monday night, the Lady Blue Wave defeated visiting Madison County 50-42 to give Coach Powers his […]