News

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts […]

Government + Politics

Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary

Suzette Cook

May 22, 2020

Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY – Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices (which are now working remotely), will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. […]

Government + Politics

Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville

Suzette Cook

May 22, 2020

In the invocation before the swearing in of three Gainesville City Commissioners on May 21st, Father David Ruchinski asked that God, “Inspire and direct the deliberations […]

Health

Is it safe to go to a pool, the beach or a park? A doctor offers guidance

Mainstreet Daily News

May 22, 2020

Even if we escaped getting sick from the coronavirus, we are all sick of staying at home, practicing social distancing and wearing masks. While case numbers […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

UPDATED AT 6PM From the Florida Forest Service Multiple units from the Florida Forest Service and Alachua County Fire Rescue are responding to a wildfire at […]

Education

Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

May 21, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Evan Graetz of the Buchholz boys’ tennis team. Graetz was a district runner-up his freshman and sophomore years, but won […]

Education

UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

When University of Florida Health needed a massive supply of nasal swabs for expanded COVID-19 testing, the solution was right on campus and just across town. […]

Education

Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools is reaching out to its residents to ask for help in honoring the Class of 2020. Because of COVID-19, this year’s graduating […]

Business

Signs of a rebounding real estate market emerging in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

“The home sales statistics for April are in for the Gainesville/Alachua County Area and there are several optimistic data points,” says Jeremy Thomas, 2020 Gainesville-Alachua County […]

Health

How to stay safe from coronavirus while eating out: Restaurant advice from an infectious disease expert

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

As restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus. Two […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville expands mobile COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

The City of Gainesville, using tests provided by the Department of Health, is expanding access to COVID-19 testing in Gainesville communities. Starting May 21, the […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

The City of Newberry has voted during an emergency meeting on May 20th to draft a mirror Emergency Order to be in line with the governor’s […]

Education

Florida’s public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

The Center Square – A State University System of Florida task force is developing guidelines for how Florida’s 12 public universities can safely welcome 420,000 students […]

Health

Here’s how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don’t sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it’s probably best to still order your groceries […]

Business

Florida gas prices inch higher as businesses re-open during phase one

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

Florida gas prices are beginning to inch higher as Florida eases restrictions, causing a growing number of people to hit the road. Gasoline demand is now only […]

Government + Politics

Newberry mayor calls for emergency meeting in response to “the chaos” of county’s order

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

The Newberry commission will hold an emergency meeting on tonight at 8 p.m. in response to the county applying more restrictions than the state in the […]

Government + Politics

High Springs City Hall rolling out three phase re-opening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

For the last several weeks, your High Springs City Hall has been attempting to balance the health and safety of city staff while still delivering the […]

Education

Tucker’s track excellence leads Buchholz to fifth straight county title

Mike Ridaught

May 20, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Bailey Tucker of Buchholz High School. Tucker ran cross country and track for the Bobcats. This past fall he received a […]

Business

Facebook announces new SHOPS platform

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg went live on May 19th to announce the launch of Facebook Shops in partnership with Spotify. Zuckerberg said COVID-19 was […]

Government + Politics

Commission reverses course: Face masks back on in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

May 19, 2020

Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey Ward implored his Alachua County commission colleagues to reconsider removing the mandatory face coverings rule from the emergency order during a joint […]

Business

Uber: Florida Veterans ride free to VA appointments during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Florida Veterans Foundation today announced its partnership with Uber to create the ‘Veterans Ride Program’ for Florida Veterans who may have limited transportation options when […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: County Commission drops face mask mandate

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 at a special emergency meeting today to drop the mandatory face mask order, instead making it strongly […]

Education

The Class of 2020 will walk! District announces plans for graduation ceremonies

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Class of 2020 will have a fitting venue as they prepare to ‘cross the finish line’ and mark the end of their high school […]

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary

Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules

Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville

Is it safe to go to a pool, the beach or a park? A doctor offers guidance

Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes

Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz

UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs

Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020

Signs of a rebounding real estate market emerging in Alachua County

How to stay safe from coronavirus while eating out: Restaurant advice from an infectious disease expert

Gainesville expands mobile COVID-19 testing

Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State

Florida’s public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall

Here’s how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic

Florida gas prices inch higher as businesses re-open during phase one

Newberry mayor calls for emergency meeting in response to “the chaos” of county’s order

High Springs City Hall rolling out three phase re-opening plan

Tucker’s track excellence leads Buchholz to fifth straight county title

Facebook announces new SHOPS platform

Commission reverses course: Face masks back on in Alachua County

Uber: Florida Veterans ride free to VA appointments during COVID-19

Breaking News: County Commission drops face mask mandate

The Class of 2020 will walk! District announces plans for graduation ceremonies

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