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Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

Health

Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]

Covid-19

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]

Local News

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]

Government + Politics

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]

Local Living

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]

Local News

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 29, 2020

Langford won state titles in football and baseball.

Covid-19

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]

Local News

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]

Local News

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]

Health

Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]

Covid-19

DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]

News

A massive Saharan dust plume is moving into the southeast US, bringing technicolor sunsets and suppressing tropical storms

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

A hot desert wind is carrying a massive cloud of Saharan dust into the southern United States this week. Dust plumes from the Sahara routinely blow […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry

Tim Price

Jun 28, 2020

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The College of Missionary Aviation held its graduation Saturday, and while all three graduates followed each other down the aisle, they will be […]

Health

Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,530 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 141,035 cases as of […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Government + Politics

Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 9,585 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 132,545 cases as of […]

Business

Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jun 27, 2020

A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]

Education

Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 27, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]

Government + Politics

“Here you go, have a face mask”

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]

News

Florida Audubon: Keep fireworks away from beaches this 4th of July weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Independence Day is cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, people’s celebratory fireworks can actually frighten local birds to death. This year, pounding waves during […]

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

A massive Saharan dust plume is moving into the southeast US, bringing technicolor sunsets and suppressing tropical storms

College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry

Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases

The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020

Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend

Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases

Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

“Here you go, have a face mask”

Florida Audubon: Keep fireworks away from beaches this 4th of July weekend

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