Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?
Jun 16, 2020
A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]
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Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?
A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]
Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge
Jun 16, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]
School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code
Jun 16, 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. […]
Breaking News: Record daily positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida
Jun 16, 2020
Breaking News – For the third day out of the last four, over 2,000 cases of positive tests for COVID-19 have been reported in Florida, according to […]
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting
Jun 16, 2020
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton announced that her office will be extending the number of days early voting will be held ahead of […]
Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
Jun 16, 2020
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 128-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the northern portion of the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans […]
Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City
Jun 16, 2020
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]
Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship
Jun 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dalton Vonderstrasse of the Williston High School baseball team. Vonderstrasse played centerfield and was a part of the Red Devils’ program […]
Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely
Jun 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use nearly $1 billion in federal CARES Act funds to help schools reopen at full capacity in August, as […]
Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies?
Jun 15, 2020
Perhaps the most important question now about COVID-19 is the degree to which a prior infection protects from a second infection by the new coronavirus. This […]
Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative
Jun 15, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced on June 12th that 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to […]
Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut
Jun 15, 2020
At 11:43 pm last night, the Combined Communications Center of the Gainesville Fire Rescue received a 911 call about a building fire at 3515 SW Archer […]
New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan
Jun 15, 2020
Otto Duncan was a trailblazer. Over 60 years ago, he became the first African American licensed barber in the area. He served the High Springs community […]
Florida COVID-19 positive tests remain over 2,000 for second straight day
Jun 14, 2020
Florida is reporting for the second day in a row more than 2,000 positive COVID-19 test results, which is the second-highest one-day increase in new COVID-19 […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness
Jun 14, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, […]
March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry
Jun 14, 2020
Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-14-2020
Jun 14, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
DeSantis dismisses alarm over sustained Florida uptick in new COVID-19 cases
Jun 14, 2020
The Center Square – There were 1,902 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Friday, a single-day record to cap a week in which 10,000 people […]
Grace on display that lit up my life
Jun 14, 2020
It was the late ‘70s, and I was a television producer for an Indiana church’s TV ministry. Our show was called “Reborn,” and it featured stories […]
Gainesville continues phased reopening
Jun 13, 2020
Parking enforcement to resume Monday The City of Gainesville resumes parking enforcement Monday, June 15. All neighbors are encouraged to adhere to posted parking guidance, […]
Record daily positive cases reported by DOH for Florida: 2,581
Jun 13, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The DOH […]
Sheriff Darnell: “Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant”
Jun 13, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is committed to increasing dialogue and transparency in order to have a better understanding of racial discrimination within the criminal […]
Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week
Jun 13, 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. […]
In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
Jun 13, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]