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Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump

Suzette Cook

Jul 2, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]

Covid-19

After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]

Health

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Jul 1, 2020

It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum

Suzette Cook

Jul 1, 2020

With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]

Health

AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]

Health

Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]

Education

Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 1, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]

Covid-19

Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 1, 2020

Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]

Business

Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Florida gas prices increased by a penny last week, but any additional gains may be hard to come by, as Florida experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. […]

Education

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]

Education

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

Health

Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]

Covid-19

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]

Local News

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]

Government + Politics

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]

Local Living

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]

Local News

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 29, 2020

Langford won state titles in football and baseball.

Covid-19

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]

Local News

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]

Local News

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]

Health

Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]

Covid-19

DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

Suzette Cook

Jun 29, 2020

“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]

Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump

Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules

After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend

UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone

Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum

AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths

Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases

Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Required face mask signage for businesses begins today

Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases

Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers

Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties

Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week

Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures

Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases

Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots

DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida

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