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COVID-19 cases in Florida are expected to reach more than one million later today (Nov. 30th). And while Alachua County cases are not the highest […]

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Cold front rolls in, residents say tornado touched down in Springtree neighborhood

Suzette Cook

Nov 30, 2020

Gainesville Resident Donna Sheffield says a tornado came through her Springtree neighborhood early this morning (Nov. 30th) as predicted extreme weather swept through Alachua County. “Took […]

Walt Disney World to lay off 4,000 more employees than it initially reported

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 30, 2020

The Center Square – The Walt Disney Co. is planning to layoff about 4,000 more employees than it initially reported to the federal government because of […]

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Breaking News Overnight: Gainesville woman killed in one vehicle crash in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 2:30 am in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a Hyundai Santa Fe was […]

In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 29, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]

Despite confusion, thousands of former Florida felons voted successfully

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future elections. Conflicting court […]

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Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 7:40 PM in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]

Local Living

The Chief Theatre presents Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

The Chief Theatre has had a long struggle since its doors were forced to close in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thanks to […]

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Living Shorelines: A natural defense to storms

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 28, 2020

TALLAHASSEE – Back in September, as Hurricane Sally battered Florida’s panhandle with a deluge of rain and high winds, some locals said their living shorelines were […]

Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

All seemed lost after the Columbia Tigers lost five games in a row to begin their season, but then their fortune made a 180-degree turn after […]

Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets have relied on patience, opportunistic offense and a smothering defense this season. And in the regional finals against the Wildwood Wildcats, it was […]

Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Niceville Eagles remained unbeaten with a thrilling 38-35 double overtime victory against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was an impressive season for the Buchholz. After a 35-14 […]

Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Madison County Cowboys scored 12 fourth quarter points en route to an 18-7 victory over the Union County Tigers Friday night in the Class 1-A Region […]

Court backlog trims Florida’s prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Center Square – With a pandemic induced backlog of 31,000 pending felony cases idling in Florida courts, the state’s prison population has declined by 7,000 […]

High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction

Suzette Cook

Nov 27, 2020

The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]

County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]

Economists project mid-2021 turnaround for Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 27, 2020

The Center Square – Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry will begin to rebound about mid-2021 with the number of visitors forecast to be near pre-pandemic levels […]

City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status

Suzette Cook

Nov 26, 2020

The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]

Despite the challenges of an industry hit hard by COVID-19, Fluid Lounge continues to be thankful

Tim Price

Nov 26, 2020

TIOGA – You know you’re going through a tough year when someone you don’t even know sends you $200 for groceries. Yet that’s exactly what happened […]

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What was on the first Thanksgiving dinner menu?

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 26, 2020

Most Americans probably don’t realize that we have a very limited understanding of the first Thanksgiving, which took place in 1621 in Massachusetts. Indeed, few of […]

Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020

Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]

Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night

Mike Ridaught

Nov 25, 2020

One of the best high school football playoff games in the state will be held at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville this Friday night. The Buchholz Bobcats […]

Florida gas prices rise 4 cents ahead of Thanksgiving

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 25, 2020