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A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

Covid-19

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]

Covid-19

Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by […]

Education

Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]

Education

Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]

Government + Politics

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

Suzette Cook

Jul 2, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, […]

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