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Breaking News: Record high daily COVID-19 cases for Florida reaches 3,207

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health reported 3,207 new positive COVID-19 cases today, June 18th. Test results for more than 32,300 individuals were reported to DOH as […]

Government + Politics

Governor receives 38 Bills from the Florida Legislature

Suzette Cook

Jun 18, 2020

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will decide the fate of 38 Bills delivered to his desk on June 16th from the Florida Legislature. Here’s a look at […]

Government + Politics

Hawthorne City Hall opening Friday to negotiate past due utility payments

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

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As a one time courtesy, City Hall will be open on Friday, June 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to collect payments from customers whose […]

Government + Politics

FHP: Prepare for safe summer travel

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is launching its Safe Summer Travel Campaign, reminding motorists to plan ahead and prepare for […]

Local Living

Garth Brooks concert event coming to Ocala drive-in screen

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

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It looks like Tomorrow will Come after all. Country music legend Garth Brooks’ confirmed his one-night-only concert event will be coming to the Ocala Drive-In theater, and […]

Local News

Late night fire in Bradford County claims home

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

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A kitchen fire is to blame for the loss of a home late Monday evening June 16. Fortunately there were no injuries. Around 10:45 pm Bradford […]

Business

Developing Story: Plans submitted for 487-unit development at former West End Golf Club

Suzette Cook

Jun 17, 2020

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The Alachua County Planning staff met with JBrown Professional Group on June 16th to discuss a proposed 487-residential unit development that includes an 80-room hotel. According to […]

Business

2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

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The 2020 Spring Parade of Homes™ is kicking off this Saturday, June 20th at noon! Make plans to take a tour through the community. This year’s Spring Parade […]

Local News

GFR responds to chemical fire at warehouse in Northwest Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

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At 12:15 pm today, multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a 911 call for a chemical fire at a warehouse located at the 4400 block […]

Health

Breaking News: 2,610 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida

Suzette Cook

Jun 17, 2020

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FDOH reports COVID-19 new case positivity rate of 10.4 percent A day after Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried stated that Florida Gov. Ron Desantis “has lost control […]

Education

Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl’s water polo in Alachua County

Mike Ridaught

Jun 17, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Zoe Blaskowski of the Gainesville High School varsity swimming and Water Polo teams. Blaskowski went to the state swim meet as […]

Education

School board approves renaming of elementary school

Suzette Cook

Jun 17, 2020

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Dozens of people encouraged the School Board of Alachua County to approve the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary including a second grader from Glen Springs […]

Business

Wawa opens its doors in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

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Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of its first store in Gainesville, located at 2373 SW Archer Road. Wawa’s newest store, its first in Alachua County, […]

Business

High Dive returning in July

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

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To all the loyal High Dive fans out there… After more than 3 months of closure due to COVID-19, the time has come to announce […]

Business

Regal Cinemas reopening July 10

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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Regal announces plans for the reopening of theatres starting Friday, July 10. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures based on […]

Business

Fuel prices stall on renewed COVID-19 concerns

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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Florida gas prices exceeded $2 a gallon last week, for the first time since March. The state average is now $2.02 per gallon, yet remains 51 cents […]

Government + Politics

Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?

Suzette Cook

Jun 16, 2020

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A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]

Business

Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]

Government + Politics

School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code

Suzette Cook

Jun 16, 2020

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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. […]

Health

Breaking News: Record daily positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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Breaking News – For the third day out of the last four, over 2,000 cases of positive tests for COVID-19 have been reported in Florida, according to […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton announced that her office will be extending the number of days early voting will be held ahead of […]

Local News

Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 128-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the northern portion of the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

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SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]

Education

Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jun 16, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Dalton Vonderstrasse of the Williston High School baseball team. Vonderstrasse played centerfield and was a part of the Red Devils’ program […]

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