Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions
Mar 10, 2020
Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]
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Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions
Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]
Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus
Mar 9, 2020
If you approach the entrance of North Florida Emergency West facility on Newberry Road west of Oaks Mall you will first be greeted by a sign […]
Under $2 a gallon coming to Florida?
Mar 9, 2020
Florida gas prices should go even lower this week, potentially sinking below $2 per gallon in some markets. Crude and gasoline futures prices were sent into […]
Tumbling Creek Park has a new name
Mar 9, 2020
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]
Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs
Mar 9, 2020
Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus
Mar 9, 2020
The Florida Department of Health(FDOH) announced on March 7 a new presumptive positive case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida. The case is 180 miles […]
High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office looking for armed subjects
Mar 9, 2020
Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship
Mar 7, 2020
The little town of Hawthorne is home to just over 1,500 residents and sits about 20 miles east of Gainesville near the intersection of SR-20 and […]
ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday
Mar 7, 2020
Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision
Mar 6, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded with ACFR units to a residential building fire today at 11:09 AM. Shortly after being dispatched, crews arrived on scene to find […]
The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense
Mar 6, 2020
It looked like a light agenda. The School Board of Alachua County’s (SBAC) March 3rd meeting had all the earmarks of a light news day, but […]
ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza
Mar 6, 2020
Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]
A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools
Mar 6, 2020
Ben Howort, Director of Programs and Curriculum Development at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding (RPCP) in Gainesville, challenged the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) […]
CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors
Mar 6, 2020
To all our Neighbors: Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper to Receive Roadway Designation
Mar 5, 2020
This Friday, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 418- and 423-mile marker in Columbia County will be named in remembrance of fallen Florida Highway […]
School Board: Where is the money?
Mar 5, 2020
School Board Member Dr. Gunnar Paulson did the math and according to him it does not add up. At the March 3 regular School Board of […]
Grove Street Farmers Market makes its debut
Mar 3, 2020
Chef Rick Welch is stoked about the new Grove Street Farmers Market which opened March 2 near the corner of NW Fourth Street and Tenth Avenue […]
Cammack hoping to succeed Yoho in District 3 House bid
Mar 3, 2020
Part of NW 255th Street in Newberry was closed last Friday to host Republican Congressional Candidate Kathryn “Kat” Cammack. Cammack is running for the Florida District […]
County declares April 1st to be Census Day
Mar 2, 2020
U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Armon Lowery asked the Alachua Board of County Commissioners to repeat after him in unison, “The money follows the numbers.” At […]
Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News!
Mar 2, 2020
Good morning Gainesville, and welcome to Mainstreet Daily News—a site dedicated to telling the story of this community. We’re glad you found us. It’s been a […]
Building an equitable Gainesville is Poe’s goal
Mar 1, 2020
At an iconic museum designed to preserve a part of Gainesville’s past, Mayor Lauren Poe talked about the future. “Our diversity is one of our greatest […]
Traffic Alert: SW 12th Street closed this week
Feb 29, 2020
Road and Traffic Impacts for Feb. 28-March 6, 2020 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Feb. 28-March […]
Fire department rescues entrapped woman in two-car crash
Feb 25, 2020
On February 21st, at 7:54 am, the Combined Communications Center (CCC) received a 911 call regarding a two-car MVA. The caller reported that one person was […]
Trusting Mainstreet: Our promise to the readers as we venture forward
Feb 23, 2020
Transparency. It’s the buzzword that politicians and elected officials use to prove their willingness to be trusted through verification. Regulations like the Freedom of Information Act and […]