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Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to sinkhole in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 26, 2020

Teams from Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works, Gainesville Regional Utilities and Gainesville Police Department responded Thursday and Friday to the formation of a sinkhole in the […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Ocala man, injures two others

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 2pm this afternoon in Marion County on US-27 near the intersection of 55 Avenue. According to […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 25, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An intimidating email made its way to Alachua County […]

Health

COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida

Suzette Cook

Oct 25, 2020

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A record daily number of 80,000-plus COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States on Friday, Oct. 23rd bringing the total cases in the U.S. to […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Old Town woman in critical condition after crash in Dixie County

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash this evening at approximately 7:18 pm in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a Sport Utility Vehicle, driven by […]

Crime

Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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October 14, 2020, the Gainesville Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Division, with the assistance of GPD SWAT, served a search warrant at a residence on […]

Education

Big wins for Buchholz, Oak Hall and PK Yonge; Eastside, St. Francis remain winless

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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Five schools from Gainesville were in action Friday night during week eight of the high school football season, and after the final whistle blew, one team […]

Education

Keystone Heights tames Wildcats

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 24, 2020

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The Keystone Heights Indians kept its season rolling with a one-sided victory over the Taylor Wildcats 35-9. It was the fifth straight win for the Indians, […]

Education

Suwannee shuts out #14 Ponte Vedra 14-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs scored touchdowns in the second and third quarters, and its defense pitched a shutout against the #14 ranked Ponte Vedra Sharks to win […]

Education

Lafayette bounces back; blasts Seven Rivers

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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After enduring a 38-14 loss to the The Maclay Marauders of Tallahassee the Lafayette Hornets bounced back in week eight of high school football action Friday […]

Education

Bradford sails past Palatka

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Bradford Tornadoes scored 20 first half points and sailed past the winless Palatka Panthers 36-6 in week eight of high school football action Friday night. […]

Education

Wakulla edges Columbia 30-29

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Columbia Tigers continued their frustrating season with a heartbreaking loss to the Wakulla War Eagles 30-29. After trailing 10-0 at halftime, the Eagles rallied to […]

Education

Trenton edges Williston in a shootout

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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In a wild game that saw 10 touchdowns and multiple lead changes, the Trenton Tigers edged the Williston Red Devils 40-38 in a Friday night shootout. […]

Education

The defense rests: Branford stymies Interlachen

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Branford Buccaneers scored 12 first half points, while its defense shut down the Interlachen Rams en route to a 12-7 victory in week eight of […]

Education

Hawthorne holds off Union County 30-20

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Hawthorne Hornets scored two first quarter touchdowns and then held off a fourth quarter rally to defeat the Union County Tigers 30-20 in week eight […]

Education

Fourth quarter field goal propels Buchholz past Fleming Island 24-21

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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A fourth quarter field goal was the difference in a game tied 21-21 as the Buchholz Bobcats edged the #7 ranked Fleming Island Golden Eagles 24-21 […]

Education

Undefeated Munroe Day routs Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Monroe Day Bobcats showed why they are undefeated with five first quarter touchdowns en route to a 56-0 rout of the Bronson Eagles. The loss […]

Education

Aucilla Christian holds off Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Aucilla Christian Warriors scored 16 first half points and cruised past the Bell Bulldogs 30-19 in week eight action of high school football Friday night. […]

Education

Wildwood rallies past Chiefland

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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The Wildwood Wildcats kept their perfect season alive with a 14-10 win against the Chiefland Chiefs. The Indians took a 10-0 halftime lead, but could not […]

Business

Swamp Head Brewery offers annual candy inspired beers on Oct. 24th drive thru style

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville is brewing up candy beers to satisfy adult trick or treaters’ sweet toothed customers. The beers will be available as […]

Education

Newberry Panthers land in Top 20 Poll; Buchholz, Keystone Heights receive votes

Mike Ridaught

Oct 23, 2020

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As the high school football season continues to navigate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic, some teams have had to postpone games, while other teams pick […]

Government + Politics

Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for 2020 General Election is Saturday at 5 p.m.

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 22, 2020

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The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 General Election is 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested online, in person, […]

Education

With Newberry-Santa Fe canceled, new ‘I am Country’ Game of the Week announced

Mike Ridaught

Oct 22, 2020

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This Friday night’s Newberry at Santa Fe football game has been canceled due to Covid. The Raiders previously canceled their game last Friday night against Palatka. […]

Education

Gainesville advances with win over New Smyrna; Santa Fe opens playoff campaign tonight

Mike Ridaught

Oct 22, 2020

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Last night the Gainesville volleyball team went on the road and kept its season alive with a 5-set win at New Smyrna Beach in the first […]