Gainesville police respond to shots fired; a growing trend in the community
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded once again to reports of shots fired. This continues a growing trend of shootings and shots fired in the […]
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Gainesville police respond to shots fired; a growing trend in the community
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded once again to reports of shots fired. This continues a growing trend of shootings and shots fired in the […]
Florida gas prices fall 4 cents; lowest in three weeks
Florida gas prices dropped four cents last week. The state average has now declined the past 15 consecutive days for a total discount of six cents. Florida […]
UF Health alerts customers of data breach
UF Health, in a letter to its customers, announced a data breach incident that occurred through a software contractor. In its letter, UF Health writes: As […]
Alachua County Commission conducting two budget meetings this week
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: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills 13-year-old girl; injures three
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-car crash today at approximately 11:20 AM on Interstate 10 in Columbia County. Both vehicles were traveling west on SR […]
Annual bear-binging webcast underway
Fans missing the usual packed lineup of live sports in the fall can tune into webcams from Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve for some serious […]
Florida continues on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, fatalities, hospitalizations, positivity rates
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,678 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 576,094 cases as of the […]
West End homeowners lawyer-up to fight development of golf course
A community of homeowners that paid top dollar to live adjacent to a golf course are not backing down from the fight against a developer who […]
Renaming committee makes recommendation for JJ Finley Elementary School
On June 16th, 2020, the School Board of Alachua County voted to change the name of J.J. Finley Elementary School and adopted a process for selecting […]
Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville
Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]
Rapid screening tests that prioritize speed over accuracy could be key to ending the coronavirus pandemic
Broad access to testing is one of the most powerful tools to keep the COVID-19 pandemic under control until there’s an effective vaccine in use. Diagnostic […]
Gainesville Police Department warns of scam calls
The Gainesville Police Department has received reports of phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Gainesville police officers/investigators. These suspects are telling victims they received counterfeit […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020
Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
With fall questions looming for school districts across the United States, more parents choose to educate their kids themselves
As shutdowns and social distancing debates dragged through the summer and COVID-19 flared in the South and West, politicians and educators in Washington, D.C., wrangled over […]
COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,779 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 573,416 cases as of the […]
Popsicle philosophy
There’s a popular Korean saying that I always heard growing up: “You can’t spit at a smiling face.” I’ve never spat in anyone’s face before, smiling […]
A time to tinker, and a time to decide
Kevin DeYoung, in his book “JUST DO SOMETHING”, uses a great metaphor in the first chapter – he talks about the classic construction game called “Tinker […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board
It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]
In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th
The Center Square – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted 11-5 on Friday to allow fall sports practices to begin Aug. […]
Florida reports 6,352 new cases of COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,352 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 569,637 cases as of the […]
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs
Units from Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a drowning at Ginnie Springs on Wednesday (Aug. 12th) just after 5pm. During the response, the […]
Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]
Three inmates at Levy County Detention Center test positive for COVID-19
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office announced that three inmates at the Levy County Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, and that 20 LCSO employees have […]
With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]