News

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 […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

Effective immediately, Florida has suspended the consumption of alcohol at bars. Halsey Beshears, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, made the following statement on […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,942 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 122,960 cases as of […]

Business

West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]

Local News

UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand telemedicine services and equipment among […]

Government + Politics

Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Land Use Subcommittee and Vice Chair of […]

Business

Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]

Health

COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]

Health

UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]

Health

Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day

Suzette Cook

Jun 25, 2020

According to the Florida Department of Health Dashboard, 5,004 positive results were added to that total representing new cases from June 24th. The current total of […]

Education

Florida budget to be slashed, but teachers’ pay increase goes forward

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

The Center Square — With less than a week before Florida’s new fiscal year begins, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to slash the $93.2 billion budget […]

Education

Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 25, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]

Government + Politics

New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states

Suzette Cook

Jun 24, 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 24th that visitors from nine states will have to self-quarantine for 14 days if they visit New York. […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

Jun 24, 2020

The Department of Health has added 5,511 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 109,014 cases as of the […]

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

Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests

Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases

West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer

UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients

Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program

Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee

Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy

COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend

UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country

Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day

Florida budget to be slashed, but teachers’ pay increase goes forward

Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states

Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases

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