Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon
Jun 23, 2020
Florida gas prices have held steady through the past 10 days. The average price at the pump is $2.02 per gallon. The Gainesville region is averaging $2.09 […]
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Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon
Florida gas prices have held steady through the past 10 days. The average price at the pump is $2.02 per gallon. The Gainesville region is averaging $2.09 […]
Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report
Jun 23, 2020
The May sales report is in and the data is sending mixed signals. May 2020 sales are down 28% compared to May 2019. “Even though closings […]
Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies
Jun 22, 2020
The Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Case Dashboard daily case reports have not aligned with the Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County
Jun 22, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20. Additionally, any voter who desires to change his or her party affiliation must […]
Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 22, 2020
The Florida Department of Health confirms that there are now more than 100,000 positive cases reported in Florida and that includes 2,926 new COVID-19 cases reported […]
Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another
Jun 22, 2020
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a large block party in Waldo at approximately 3:00am on June 21st at the 14000 block […]
County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items
Jun 22, 2020
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
This is a time for leaders to lead
Jun 22, 2020
There are a lot of opinions, ideologies, and philosophies about managing COVID-19. It’s not surprising. A pandemic is a complex issue with life and death decisions […]
Plaintiffs call on federal judge to proceed with Florida mail-in ballot lawsuit
Jun 22, 2020
The Center Square – Plaintiffs in lawsuits alleging three provisions in Florida statutes unconstitutionally restrict mail-in voting accessibility are calling on a federal judge to reject […]
Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday
Jun 21, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported (for Saturday) a single-day total of 3,494 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 97,291. 17 […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020
Jun 21, 2020
Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
A father’s love sometimes comes in the form of tarnished armor
Jun 21, 2020
My father and I played catch almost every afternoon when I was in Little League. The ball popped back and forth in our gloves in a […]
Jesus: At the heart of justice
Jun 21, 2020
Isaiah 42 is a prophetic picture of Jesus, and it contains not only Old Testament words that pointed to the future Messiah, but words actually spoken by Jesus in […]
Versatility and a live bat earned Belleview’s Hogan a scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College
Jun 20, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Hannah Hogan of Belleview High School. Hogan, who played infield and outfield for the Rattlers’ softball team. After transferring from Lake […]
Breaking News: Florida crosses 4,000 new COVID-19 positive cases in a single day
Jun 20, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported today 4,049 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 93,797. It was the first time the […]
In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines
Jun 20, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state, Springs County’s attempt to leave Alachua County came to light, and a […]
What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains
Jun 20, 2020
The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88% of Earth’s people […]
Tolodoxi: The perfect teammate helped guide the Williston Red Devils to a state title
Jun 19, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Zach Tolodoxi of Williston High School. Tolodoxi played football as a freshman and was a four-year varsity player for the Red […]
‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville
Jun 19, 2020
Entrepreneur Suzanne Gilbert says opening an axe throwing bar in Gainesville is an “ax-cellent” and “ax-iting” new venture. The former marketing executive and professional poker player […]
Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners
Jun 19, 2020
While passing through Micanopy on June 12th, Bobby Schlenz and his fiancée were involved in an accident that totaled their Dodge Ram and propelled their pup […]
Breaking News: Record high daily COVID-19 positive cases for Florida reaches 3,822
Jun 19, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported another record-setting 3,822 positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the state total to 89,748. 43 new deaths related to […]
Eternally intertwined: Husband, widow donate organs to same man 16 years apart
Jun 19, 2020
In order for there to be a gift of life, there must be a giver. Living donors are more common for some types of transplant procedures, […]
Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall
Jun 19, 2020
Drive-In Dude and Pop-up Movie Tour Founder Michael Silver had to close his event business based in Pensacola due to the pandemic. But the event planner […]
Juneteenth: The end of slavery in the United States
Jun 19, 2020
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the […]