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Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music

Suzette Cook

Jul 27, 2020

An event company from Orlando known as The Takeover Series has a growing following and the owner said he is surprised at its popularity. The founder, […]

Health

Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 27, 2020

COVID-19 has laid siege to Florida these past several weeks, but measurable data, specifically in the last few days, may show signs it has plateaued or […]

Business

Levy County CARES Program opens today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 27, 2020

The Levy County CARES grant Program opens today. Funded by an allocation to Levy County from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]

Government + Politics

In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 26, 2020

___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 07-26-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 26, 2020

Here are 11 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

National News

Adopted but not citizens

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 26, 2020

At 7 months old, adoptee Joy Kim-Alessi came to the United States on a plane full of Korean babies. Raised in California, she always believed she […]

Faith + Inspiration

Finding a new best friend in faithfulness

Mike Gilland

Jul 26, 2020

In 1 Peter 3:9, Peter gives us a charge to not “repay evil for evil”. That very thing – the challenge to strike back in anger […]

Business

Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for August 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]

National News

More coronavirus aid in the works

Seth Johnson

Jul 25, 2020

Senate Republicans discussed portions of their plan for a $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package on Thursday. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called the agreement a […]

Education

Newberry High’s Kobe Delima hopes to run wild again for the Panthers

Mike Ridaught

Jul 25, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Kobe Delima of Newberry High School. Delima will play football and basketball his senior year. He’ll be a shooting guard […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: Growing sinkhole on SR 24 in Levy County causing delays

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the emergence of a sinkhole on SR-24 approximately one mile east of CR-345 in Rosewood. Currently only one lane […]

Business

June Market Report: Despite COVID-19, Alachua County real estate remains busy

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The June Market Report is in and showing some very promising signs. “I’m happy to say that sales are trending in an upward fashion,” said Jeremy […]

Business

McDonald’s joins other nationwide businesses by requiring face coverings inside its restaurants

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

McDonald’s joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings inside its restaurants. Joe Erlinger, the President of McDonald’s USA and Mark Salebra, […]

Business

West End residents declare war on developer

Suzette Cook

Jul 24, 2020

On the left side of the Zoom screen, Civil Engineer Jay Brown calmly presented a project that would infill 75 acres of green space on Newberry […]

National News

Tensions between US and China escalate

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

In retaliation for the Trump administration’s demand earlier this week to close the Chinese Consulate in Houston, Beijing told the United States it has 72 hours […]

Government + Politics

Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Alachua County Supervisor of Election is announcing polling place changes for the upcoming 2020 Primary Election. Precinct 23 The polling location for Precinct 23 […]

Health

Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 12,444 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 402,312 cases as of the […]

Education

Mills ponders five college scholarship offers while anchoring the Hornets defensive line

Mike Ridaught

Jul 24, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thurman Mills of Hawthorne High School. Mills will participate in football and basketball for the Hornets. Last year as a […]

Government + Politics

President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Center Square – President Donald Trump said Thursday that the GOP convention scheduled for Jacksonville next month will not occur because of a spike in […]

Local News

Breaking News overnight: Newberry man dies in vehicle crash

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 24, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash last night at approximately 11:45 pm near the intersection of SW 282nd Street and SW 30th Avenue just […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 23, 2020

The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has formalized a committee of local science and medical experts that have augmented State of Florida Department of Health guidance […]

Covid-19

DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear

Suzette Cook

Jul 23, 2020

In just seven minutes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a statement on July 22nd that ranged from empathy for teachers concerned about reentering the classroom to […]

National News

Telemedicine’s big moment

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 23, 2020

Andrew Boyett is still paying for a fleeting mistake he made while studying abroad in France 15 years ago. Driven by all the hubris a 20-year-old […]

Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music

Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida?

Levy County CARES Program opens today

In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020

The GOOD news this week… 07-26-2020

Adopted but not citizens

Finding a new best friend in faithfulness

Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help

In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident

More coronavirus aid in the works

Newberry High’s Kobe Delima hopes to run wild again for the Panthers

Traffic Alert: Growing sinkhole on SR 24 in Levy County causing delays

June Market Report: Despite COVID-19, Alachua County real estate remains busy

McDonald’s joins other nationwide businesses by requiring face coverings inside its restaurants

West End residents declare war on developer

Tensions between US and China escalate

Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary

Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive cases

Mills ponders five college scholarship offers while anchoring the Hornets defensive line

President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Breaking News overnight: Newberry man dies in vehicle crash

Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee

DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear

Telemedicine’s big moment

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