News

Experts predicted millions of Americans could lose their homes as coronavirus-related eviction moratoriums began expiring in July. In early August, President Donald Trump issued an executive […]

Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Labor Day service schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 3, 2020

Here are the Labor Day service schedules for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County governments: ALACHUA COUNTY Other than emergency services, all Alachua County […]

Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm at a residence

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 3, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 block of NE 11th Place on Wednesday at approximately 8:04 AM, in reference to reports of […]

Business

Florida gas prices hold steady after Hurricane Laura

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 3, 2020

Florida gas prices have held relatively steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The region is home to nearly half of total petroleum refining capacity in […]

Health

COVID-19 not likely to trigger Type 1 diabetes, UF Health researchers find in joint study

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Sep 2, 2020

A protein thought to be the novel coronavirus’ entryway into the body could not be detected in the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas in three dozen […]

Newberry High football coach ‘blessed’ to be back

Suzette Cook

Sep 2, 2020

Ed Johnson, the head coach of the Newberry High School football team, says he and the team are blessed. With close to 80 players in the […]

COVID-19 Dashboards: Alachua County schools, UF launch case reporting sites

Suzette Cook

Sep 2, 2020

As the University Florida, Santa Fe College and Alachua County public and private schools tackle the new school year during a pandemic there are several ways […]

Rising Senior Spotlight: Pickens wants to keep the Oak Hall Eagles flying high in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Sep 2, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Andrew Pickens of Oak Hall School. Pickens will participate in football, basketball, and baseball during his senior season. Last year […]

Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order that lifts restrictions […]

Bizarre 911 call leads Levy County detectives to kidnap victim

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

A couple on the run from Clay County authorities has been apprehended by the Levy County Sheriff’s Office following a bizarre 911 call made to the […]

169 law enforcement officers in the US have died in the line of duty in 2020; 91 from COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

Tallahassee – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) are designating the month of September 2020, to honor the service and sacrifice […]

National News

Oregon governor sends backup to Portland

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

Authorities have arrested more than 600 people in connection with ongoing protests, vandalism, and violence in Portland, Ore., since late May. Gov. Kate Brown is sending […]

Local Living

Trash talking brothers launch Youtube channel

Suzette Cook

Sep 1, 2020

Travis Smith is standing on his younger brother Maverick’s shoulders trying to free up an extension cord that’s been wrapped and knotted around a young Banyan […]

Gainesville police respond to shots fired; warn of alarming trend

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

At approximately 6:30PM on Monday, Gainesville Police Department units responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the 400 block of NE 11th Street. After arriving to […]

Local News

West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer

Suzette Cook

Sep 1, 2020

More than three dozen golfers and residents of West End, Tioga and neighboring developments marched along Newberry Road in front of the now defunct West End […]

Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 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. […]

National News

Protest marks the anniversary of the March on Washington

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 31, 2020

WASHINGTON—Thousands of civil rights activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial and around its reflecting pool on Friday. The Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network […]

News

Newly hatched Florida sea turtles are consuming dangerous quantities of floating plastic

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 31, 2020

Plastic pollution has been found in practically every environment on the planet, with especially severe effects on ocean life. Plastic waste harms marine life in many […]

Free meal program for Digital Academy starts tomorrow

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 31, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will begin be providing meals for students enrolled in Digital Academy, beginning September 1st. Families […]

Local News

Gainesville’s Repurpose Project wins state honors at Keep Florida Beautiful virtual ceremony

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 31, 2020

Tallahassee – A virtual experience celebrating businesses and organizations for their efforts to keep Florida clean, green and beautiful! Keep Florida Beautiful (KFB) recently held its […]

Business

West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning

Suzette Cook

Aug 31, 2020

West End resident and avid golfer Susie Prewitt likes to tell the story of the hole in one she got at West End Golf course. Prewitt, […]

The GOOD news this week… 08-30-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 30, 2020

Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 30, 2020