Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy
Jun 9, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]
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Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy
Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]
Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases
Jun 8, 2020
The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]
19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary
Jun 8, 2020
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment enfranchised millions of women across the United States following a seven-decade campaign. The struggle to expand voting rights to […]
Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend
Jun 8, 2020
Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3
Jun 8, 2020
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]
Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer
Jun 8, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]
Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings
Jun 8, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]
UF Health project seeks to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults
Jun 8, 2020
Many Americans are facing troubling emotional and lifestyle consequences of the self-isolation necessitated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Lack of contact with friends and family. Loneliness […]
Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz
Jun 8, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Jun 7, 2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Former Gator shot and killed in Tampa
Jun 7, 2020
Reche Caldwell a standout wide receiver for the Florida Gators football team from 1998-2001, was shot and killed in Tampa on Saturday, according to reports. He was 41. […]
Eary led Belleview to a national ranking and undefeated start to the 2020 season
Jun 7, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lailah Eary of the Belleview High School softball team. Eary was a career .400 hitter for the Rattlers, as well as […]
Dear to His heart
Jun 7, 2020
Ask just about anybody on the street to define a Christian, and most will say something like “a Christian is someone who loves God.” And that […]
County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments
Jun 6, 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: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
Jun 6, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]
Senior Spotlight: Reynolds was a fierce competitor for Williston
Jun 6, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Michael Reynolds of the Williston High School football and baseball teams. He is the twin brother of Madison Reynolds, who played […]
School Board receives hundreds of emails requesting school name change
Jun 6, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke has requested that the School Board of Alachua County discuss the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary School at […]
On This Day in History: The Allies land on the beaches of Normandy
Jun 6, 2020
Although the term D-Day is used routinely as military lingo for the day an operation or event will take place, for many it is also synonymous […]
Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week
Jun 5, 2020
The Alachua County 2020 Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting, as authorized by the […]
Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday
Jun 5, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]
Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances
Jun 5, 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. […]
Levy County reports 18 positive COVID-19 cases from non-resident agricultural workers
Jun 5, 2020
On June 5th, the Florida Department of Health informed Levy County of an increase of 18 positive COVID-19 cases. The increases in positive cases come from a […]
High Springs PD and the Basketball Cop Foundation building relationships with kids through sports
Jun 5, 2020
Jason Taylor and Adam Joy were on a mission. The School Resource Officers from the High Springs Police Department drove through local neighborhoods passing […]
Senior Spotlight: Lewis’ live bat led Columbia to a 9-3 start in 2020
Jun 5, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Caroline Lewis of the Columbia (Lake City) softball team. Lewis was a career .359 hitter with 60 hits, 49 runs scored, […]