Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act
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. […]
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Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act
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. […]
Protest marks the anniversary of the March on Washington
WASHINGTON—Thousands of civil rights activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial and around its reflecting pool on Friday. The Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network […]
Newly hatched Florida sea turtles are consuming dangerous quantities of floating plastic
Plastic pollution has been found in practically every environment on the planet, with especially severe effects on ocean life. Plastic waste harms marine life in many […]
Free meal program for Digital Academy starts tomorrow
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will begin be providing meals for students enrolled in Digital Academy, beginning September 1st. Families […]
Gainesville’s Repurpose Project wins state honors at Keep Florida Beautiful virtual ceremony
Tallahassee – A virtual experience celebrating businesses and organizations for their efforts to keep Florida clean, green and beautiful! Keep Florida Beautiful (KFB) recently held its […]
West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning
West End resident and avid golfer Susie Prewitt likes to tell the story of the hole in one she got at West End Golf course. Prewitt, […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-30-2020
Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
Planting a church that will plant churches
There are more than 100 Christian churches in Gainesville. Is there a need for at least one more? Church planter Randy Kemmerer thinks so. “New church […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal crash on Hawthorne Road in Alachua County kills one, injures two
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash last night at approximately 10:30 pm on SR-20 (SE Hawthorne Road) in Alachua County. The driver, a 28-year-old […]
UF Health accepts major donation of personal protective equipment from Cox Business
UF Health Shands Hospital accepted a major donation this week of nearly 100,00 face masks from Cox Business Florida & Georgia. This donation provides essential […]
Roundtree will hold the line for the Wolves on offense and defense
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Tylan Roundtree of Saint Francis Catholic Academy. Roundtree will participate in football and track and field during his senior season. […]
Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus?
Alachua County Public Schools are back in session beginning August 31st. The Alachua County Public Works Department would like to remind drivers about laws concerning stopped […]
Day trip: Universal’s response to the pandemic different from Disney’s
More character interactions, a squirt of hand sanitizer before you enter each ride or attraction and no reservations required are a few of the differences that […]
UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates
Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]
Bronson High’s Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Xavier Guyton of Bronson High School. Guyton will participate in football, basketball, and weightlifting during his senior year. Last year […]
Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale
Small, single-vaccine clinical trials may not provide sufficient evidence that a COVID-19 vaccine is effective enough to provide significant protection, writes a group of World Health […]
Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress
Gilchrist County neighbors of Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground say that problems with pollution, loud music, drugs, alcohol, strangers wandering onto their properties and traffic jams blocking […]
Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks
With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the western U.S., millions of Americans are facing […]
Penguin math
During harsh Antarctic winters, temperatures can drop to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit with winds up to 87 miles per hour. To stay warm, emperor penguins squeeze […]
Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children’s mental health services
A grant that has provided more than $2 million for mental health services for children in four high-needs Alachua County public schools will be expanded to […]
Breaking News: Florida judge lifts stay; gives local control to districts in reopening schools
Updated: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Leon County Circuit Judge lifted an automatic stay after the state appealed his decision to grant the Florida Education Association’s (FEA) […]
Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman has been appointed the next city manager of Winchester, Virginia. He is expected join its leadership team on Sept. 26. […]