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National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner’s highlights

Mike Ridaught

Jun 1, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Payton Bumgarner of Gainesville High School. Bumgarner was a four-year varsity player for the GHS girls’ tennis team. She […]

Government + Politics

Hurricane forecast, COVID-19 fears have Floridians nervous as ‘Mean Season’ begins

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 1, 2020

The Center Square – The “Mean Season” forecast calls for pain, and Floridians already stressed with the COVID-19 emergency are more on edge than usual as […]

Government + Politics

Huge turnout for Gainesville’s March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice

Suzette Cook

May 31, 2020

March For Our Freedom Organizer Aeriel Lane wore a black t-shirt with the word RESIST in white letters across the front. Through a megaphone and while […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 05-31-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

May 31, 2020

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

Business

Gainesville-Alachua Realtor Association provides over 54,000 meals to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank

Mainstreet Daily News

May 31, 2020

The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) raised close to $5,500.00 and collected over a dozen overflowing boxes of food and personal hygiene donations for the […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Mitchum’s bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019

Mike Ridaught

May 30, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Dave Mitchum of the Santa Fe High School baseball team in Alachua. Mitchum was off to a great start in his […]

Covid-19

Newberry Mayor: “I saw a lot of love the last few weeks”

Mainstreet Daily News

May 30, 2020

Opinion As the State works towards reopening, the numbers in this pandemic keep trending down, giving us all hope, and we all come out of our […]

Education

In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum

Mainstreet Daily News

May 30, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in Alachua County. From an anonymous donor helping out the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, to good news on […]

Education

Applications open for District’s Blue School Grant Program on June 1st

Mainstreet Daily News

May 30, 2020

Now entering the fifth year of its Blue School Grant Program, the St. Johns River Water Management District anticipates offering up to $20,000 in grants for […]

Government + Politics

Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests

Suzette Cook

May 30, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced from a Home Depot in Boca Raton on Friday May 29th that Florida is approaching the 1 million COVID-19 test results mark. […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County law enforcement agencies release joint statement about the Minneapolis shooting

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office released a joint statement signed by every law enforcement agency sheriff or chief in the county. The statement is titled: Alachua […]

Government + Politics

Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The Alachua County Communications Office released the full text of the order (Justin Green vs. Alachua County) from Judge Donna M. Keim of the 8th Circuit […]

Business

Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]

Local News

Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The Levy County Emergency Management Department released the following statement about a COVID-19 related fatality: It is with a heavy heart that we have been informed […]

Business

High Springs Brewing Company re-opening

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith’s career at Williston

Mike Ridaught

May 29, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Weston Smith of the Williston baseball team. He is the son of head baseball coach Jim Smith. Weston was a two-year […]

Local News

What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions

Suzette Cook

May 29, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke and other officials representing Alachua Public Schools answered parent and teacher questions ranging from graduation plans to the future […]

Business

Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team

Staff Reports

May 29, 2020

Newberry Animal Hospital announced the addition of Dr. Ishita Shah, DVM to the staff. “You will be seeing a new doctor in our hospitals come June […]

Local News

Levy County Sheriff’s Office: Woman going door-to-door asking for money for prescription medication may be misleading residents

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement about a suspected door-to-door scam: “This photo of a woman and her car was taken by […]

Local Living

The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

The Second Installment of ABCs Of COVID-19 will air on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am, ET CNN and Sesame Street come together […]

Local Living

Cade Museum reopening June 5th

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

The Cade will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience, since your safety and enjoyment remain our top priorities. The museum will […]

Education

Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

Last week, the staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo said goodbye to the zoo’s beloved longtime resident bald eagle. Not only will […]

Education

Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside

Mike Ridaught

May 28, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Lauren Shaw of Eastside High School. Shaw was a cross country team captain and also ran track for the Lady Rams. […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke will host the district’s second Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to respond to […]

National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner’s highlights

Hurricane forecast, COVID-19 fears have Floridians nervous as ‘Mean Season’ begins

Huge turnout for Gainesville’s March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice

The GOOD news this week… 05-31-2020

Gainesville-Alachua Realtor Association provides over 54,000 meals to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank

Senior Spotlight: Mitchum’s bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019

Newberry Mayor: “I saw a lot of love the last few weeks”

In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum

Applications open for District’s Blue School Grant Program on June 1st

Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests

Alachua County law enforcement agencies release joint statement about the Minneapolis shooting

Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks

Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today

Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death

High Springs Brewing Company re-opening

Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith’s career at Williston

What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions

Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team

Levy County Sheriff’s Office: Woman going door-to-door asking for money for prescription medication may be misleading residents

The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents

Cade Museum reopening June 5th

Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle

Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside

Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight

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