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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 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only

Mainstreet Daily News

May 28, 2020

On Monday, June 1st, Alachua County operations will be open to the public by appointment only. Those wanting to enter County buildings should contact the needed […]

Government + Politics

Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

The Alachua Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission will outline plans for a continued shared aviation law enforcement unit, the upgrade and expansion […]

Business

Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

Despite the office being closed since March 13th, the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) continues to find ways to engage its members and support the […]

Business

Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

Florida drivers paid an average price of $1.88 per gallon on Memorial Day. That was 77 cents less than last year’s holiday, and the lowest Memorial Day […]

Business

Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

According to the site wdwinfo.com, Walt Disney World could open its gates on July 11th. Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, […]

Health

Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

May 27, 2020

Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers said about 16,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Alachua County as of May 26th and the positivity rate […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland

Mike Ridaught

May 27, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Jacob Pitts of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In six games this season, Pitts was batting .250 for the Indians. […]

Inspiration

In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

“In Small Town USA, neighbors help neighbors.” It’s a phrase that first gained traction when a random act of kindness by two of your High Springs […]

Government + Politics

School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]

Covid-19

Newberry offering COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Fire Station (310 NW […]

Government + Politics

Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

According to the Census 2020 website Census takers will begin going door to door in June to count people who have not responded to the 2020 […]

Business

County requests vacation rental reopening

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]

Inspiration

Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!

Reggie Connell

May 26, 2020

It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]

Government + Politics

Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]

Health

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies

Mainstreet Daily News

May 26, 2020

Life South is offering free screening for all eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies. The test is authorized by the FDA and detects if you have developed […]

Education

Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

May 26, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Lars Hammersmark of Gainesville High School. Hammersmark was on the varsity swim team and the GHS Water Polo team. His favorite […]

Health

Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing

Mainstreet Daily News

May 25, 2020

COVID-19 Testing in Archer begins on June 2nd from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Archer Fire Station located at 17128 SW Archer Road, Archer. The deadline […]

News

NOAA’s ‘above normal’ 2020 hurricane season forecast is the new normal

Mainstreet Daily News

May 25, 2020

The Center Square – The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned there is a 60 percent chance for another “above normal” hurricane season in the Atlantic […]

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

Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only

Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29

Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty

Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years

Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th

Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County

Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland

In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors

School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols

Newberry offering COVID-19 testing

Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census

County requests vacation rental reopening

Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!

Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies

Hammersmark’s 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence

Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing

NOAA’s ‘above normal’ 2020 hurricane season forecast is the new normal

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