News

Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 10,347 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 360,934 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]

Government + Politics

Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]

Local Living

What’s it like to be a zookeeper?

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 20, 2020

Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]

Faith + Inspiration

A cappella gospel

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 19, 2020

Although she died in 1984, Bessie Jones is a woman for our times. The granddaughter of a slave, she grew up in rural Georgia and at […]

Health

Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 19, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 12,478 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 350,047 cases as of the […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 19, 2020

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

Faith + Inspiration

Seeing through the eyes of another

Mike Gilland

Jul 19, 2020

I have to admit that, at first, I didn’t understand all the hubbub of “the dress” that hit social media a few years back. You know […]

Education

Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season

Mike Ridaught

Jul 18, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caden Hastings of Bell High School. Hastings will play football and participate on the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team during his senior […]

National News

In a tense national moment, murders rise in U.S. cities, and Christians in the hard-hit neighborhoods lament

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

In Atlanta on July 4, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed across the street from where police officers shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in June, […]

Health

Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 10,328 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 337,569 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]

Business

Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

Lowe’s followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash yesterday at approximately 5:42 PM near the intersection of US HWY 129 and 44th Place in Suwanee County. […]

Covid-19

COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]

Business

West End community proposes “green lung” idea to county commission

Suzette Cook

Jul 17, 2020

Alachua County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson challenged a group of more than 60 Villages of West End homeowners fighting a rezoning application to come up […]

Government + Politics

Research on voting by mail says it’s safe – from fraud and disease

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

As millions of Americans prepare to vote in November – and in many cases, primaries and state and local elections through the summer as well – […]

Health

COVID-19 continues to haunt Florida; 11,466 new positive cases, 366 hospitalizations, and 128 fatalities reported

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 11,466 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 327,241 cases as of the […]

Covid-19

Georgia officials tussle over mask mandates

Seth Johnson

Jul 17, 2020

Georgia’s Republican governor sued the Democratic mayor of Atlanta on Thursday after she refused to cancel a mask requirement in the state’s largest city. “Science and data will […]

Business

Publix, CVS join Walmart and Sam’s Club in requiring face masks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 17, 2020

Publix Supermarkets and CVS Pharmacies joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings. Walmart and Sam’s Club made the announcement earlier […]

Education

Newberry High’s Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 17, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sarah Miller of Newberry High School. Miller will play setter and defensive specialist for the Panthers’ volleyball team this fall. […]

Local News

Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash today at approximately 4:05 pm near the intersection of SW County Road 346 and SW State Road 121 […]

Business

Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 16, 2020

The Blue Highway Pizzeria, a popular restaurant in Alachua County with two locations in Micanopy and Jonesville, released the following statement on its Facebook page after […]

Education

Trenton High’s Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4

Mike Ridaught

Jul 16, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caleb Morgan of Trenton High School. Morgan will play football and baseball this year for the Tigers. He’ll play linebacker […]

Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day

Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week

Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville

What’s it like to be a zookeeper?

A cappella gospel

Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities

The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020

Seeing through the eyes of another

Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season

In a tense national moment, murders rise in U.S. cities, and Christians in the hard-hit neighborhoods lament

Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities

In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue

Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two

COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend

West End community proposes “green lung” idea to county commission

Research on voting by mail says it’s safe – from fraud and disease

COVID-19 continues to haunt Florida; 11,466 new positive cases, 366 hospitalizations, and 128 fatalities reported

Georgia officials tussle over mask mandates

Publix, CVS join Walmart and Sam’s Club in requiring face masks

Newberry High’s Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship

Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman

Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Trenton High’s Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4

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