The GOOD news this week… 07-05-2020
Jul 5, 2020
Here are six stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
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The GOOD news this week… 07-05-2020
Here are six stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College
Jul 5, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jason DeMartino of Trenton High School. DeMartino played basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter for the […]
Florida crosses 200,000 positive cases of COVID-19
Jul 5, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,059 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 200,111 cases as of the […]
The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world
Jul 5, 2020
Have you ever heard the story of Leonard Spencer? During the Boer War of 1899-1902 between the British Empire and the South African Republic, Leonard was […]
The peril of stubbornness
Jul 5, 2020
Most people reading articles like this are familiar with the story of Moses and his plight with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt who stubbornly lived through […]
Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two
Jul 4, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to responded to reports of a drive-by shooting in the area the 1900 block of SW 68th Terrace in Gainesville […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks
Jul 4, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, a local baseball player signed a major […]
Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School
Jul 4, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Job Winkel of Gainesville High School. Winkel was on the varsity swim team, the water polo team, and the club […]
On this day in history: America declares its independence
Jul 4, 2020
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence […]
High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall
Jul 3, 2020
Autry Ellison says he has a big hand and he holds it up to show off a giant Atlantic white jumbo shrimp that is dangling above […]
GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks
Jul 3, 2020
As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]
Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract
Jul 3, 2020
This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]
UF veterinarians successfully using new placenta-derived treatment for animals with severe bone loss
Jul 3, 2020
A human placenta-derived compound developed by a University of Florida faculty member in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is being used with promising results by […]
Florida adds 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 3, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,488 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 178,594 cases as of the […]
Florida Highway Patrol urges caution this Independence Day weekend
Jul 3, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) urges everyone to use caution when traveling on Florida roads this Independence Day for a […]
A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship
Jul 3, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]
Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order
Jul 2, 2020
Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]
Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions
Jul 2, 2020
In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]
Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75
Jul 2, 2020
Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]
DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public
Jul 2, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by […]
Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you
Jul 2, 2020
Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]
Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School
Jul 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]
Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 2, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]
Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump
Jul 2, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]