News

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 […]

Education

Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

Jun 24, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Will Horvath of Gainesville High School. Horvath was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team at GHS. This […]

Local News

GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 24, 2020

Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded Monday afternoon to a two-car crash with injuries near the intersection of SW 11th Street and 2nd Avenue. The Combined Communications […]

Government + Politics

There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 24, 2020

The Alachua County Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking Child Advocate Volunteers and is hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. or […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]

Health

UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

For years, evidence has shown the negative effects that smoking cigarettes has on cancer patients’ health outcomes, but sometimes quitting is easier said than done. Now […]

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 3,289 new COVID-19 positive tests

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported (for Monday) a single-day total of 3,289 new cases of positive COVID-19 tests, raising the overall number to 103,506. 64 […]

Business

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch a classic, National Lampoon’s Vacation! Celebration Pointe along with Gift […]

Business

Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Business

Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Health

Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Government + Politics

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Health

Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Local News

Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Government + Politics

County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items

Mainstreet Daily News

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. […]

Government + Politics

This is a time for leaders to lead

Reggie Connell

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 […]

Government + Politics

Plaintiffs call on federal judge to proceed with Florida mail-in ballot lawsuit

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

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

Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville

There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today

Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement

UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke

Florida Department of Health reports 3,289 new COVID-19 positive tests

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon

Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report

Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County

Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases

Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another

County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items

This is a time for leaders to lead

Plaintiffs call on federal judge to proceed with Florida mail-in ballot lawsuit

Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday

The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

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