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Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 27, 2020

Take an online adventure into the world of water — visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s updated educational webpages. The District’s online water education […]

Education

County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

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As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]

Government + Politics

Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 26, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In line with the mission to provide further opportunities for success upon release, FDC staff collaborated with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]

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Hurricane Laura intensifies, prompts evacuations along Gulf Coast

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 26, 2020

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Forecasters said Hurricane Laura continues to gather strength Wednesday morning and could make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 storm late Wednesday […]

Education

Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

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Last week the University of Clemson football team added former Union County High School star running back C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Spiller will be […]

Education

Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

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The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]

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Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Columbia County injures three; one critical

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 26, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash last night at approximately 7 pm on County Road 131 in Columbia County. Vehicle one, an ATV driven by […]

Education

Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian

Mike Ridaught

Aug 26, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jairus Brantley of Gainesville Christian, and if you are watching the Warriors play sports, chances are Brantley will be on […]

Government + Politics

Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, launched the first Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center (V-VEAC) July 29-31, […]

Health

UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Aug 25, 2020

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University of Florida Health recently enrolled the first two patients in a national study examining whether convalescent blood plasma can stop the progression of COVID-19 from […]

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High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]

Business

Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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Home sales activity in July was very positive and show that home sales were up by 10.6% year over year. In other good news, the average […]

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A defiant dictator

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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BELARUS: Protests demanding the ouster of “Europe’s last dictator,” President Alexander Lukashenko, continue for a second week, with the embattled leader landing by helicopter at his residence and emerging […]

Business

Florida gas prices remain low as two storms target the gulf coast

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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Florida gas prices continue to drift lower, even as two tropical systems move toward the gulf coast. The state average price for gasoline is $2.07 per gallon, yet […]

Education

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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While planning a return to school next week, Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages all our neighbors to put safety first. Emergency responders from Gainesville Fire Rescue will […]

Government + Politics

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

Aug 25, 2020

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The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]

Education

Florida judge rules in favor of teachers union

Suzette Cook

Aug 24, 2020

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A Leon County Circuit Judge has ruled in favor of the Florida Education Association in a case against the forced reopening of brick and mortar schools […]

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Gainesville receives grant from AARP

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]

Education

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Suzette Cook

Aug 24, 2020

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Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]

Local Living

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s […]

Health

Florida reports 2,258 new COVID-19 cases; lowest since June 15th

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 2,258 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 602,829 cases as of the […]

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Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back storms

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Marco to make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday after weakening from hurricane strength on Sunday. Tropical Storm Laura will pass through […]

Government + Politics

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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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. […]

Health

9 reasons you can be optimistic that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be widely available in 2021

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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As fall approaches rapidly, many are wondering if the race for a vaccine will bear fruit as early as January 2021. I am a physician-scientist and […]