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Newberry produce stand is holding steady

Mar 16, 2020
 While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]
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Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency

Mar 16, 2020
County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson has declared a local “State of Emergency” in Alachua County This will give County government a greater ability to react as […]
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Governor extends expiring driver’s licenses

Mar 16, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes has issued […]
Education

School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow

Mar 16, 2020
With additional precautions in place to promote the health of the public and district staff, the March 17th Alachua County School Board meeting of March 17 […]
News

Fear can spread from person to person faster than the coronavirus – but there are ways to slow it down

Mar 16, 2020
As cases of COVID-19 proliferate, there’s a pandemic of fear unfolding alongside the pandemic of the coronavirus. Media announce mass cancellations of public events “over coronavirus […]
Education

Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”

Mar 16, 2020
 We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time.  We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]
Business

SunState FCU closing two offices during coronavirus event

Mar 16, 2020
The SunState FCU Lake City VA Medical Center office and Gainesville VA Medical Center office will not open Monday, March 16th, and will remain closed until […]
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Gainesville City Commission holding Emergency Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m.

Mar 16, 2020
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Update for March 16, 2020   Special Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m.   The Gainesville City Commission has scheduled an emergency […]
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Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis

Mar 15, 2020
Alachua County begins this week in a profoundly different place than it was last Monday, and the stark likelihood is that seven days from now, it […]
News

Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Mar 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health has announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday afternoon. This brings the total to 115 cases […]
Business

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Mar 14, 2020
Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]
Education

Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings

Mar 14, 2020
Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency is helping two Hawthorne High School teams get championship rings by launching a fundraising effort on Facebook. Both the Varsity Boys and […]
Local News

Gainesville officials announce Telephone Town Hall to discuss coronavirus

Mar 14, 2020
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall, event cancellations, impacts to operations   March 18th: COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall The City of Gainesville will host a […]
Education

Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th

Mar 13, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
Local News

Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday

Mar 13, 2020
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office released a reminder that tomorrow is the final day for early voting in the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and […]
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Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission

Mar 13, 2020
Scherwin Henry is an action figure. Even at age 67, he is a verb in a world full of nouns. Most politicians and elected officials want […]
Education

Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March

Mar 13, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]
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Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County

Mar 13, 2020
The City of Gainesville released the following statement involving coronavirus updates:   The Florida Department of Health has announced new positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in […]
Education

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

Mar 12, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]
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County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

Mar 12, 2020
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a set of fees and rules for events held at the County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry. […]
Local News

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Mar 12, 2020
On the same day that the Alachua Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to a whistle-blower ordinance, they also spelled out where they stand on anonymous […]
Local News

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus    City of Gainesville officials are actively monitoring reports about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) as the numbers of Americans infected with the virus continues to rise. […]
Inspiration

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

Mar 11, 2020
There were two standing ovations offered by a crowd of 300 people at the March 10th Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet. Don […]
Education

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Mar 11, 2020
Last night, the P.K. Yonge baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win in six innings at Eastside.  The Blue Wave put the game away early with […]

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