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

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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, […]

Local Living

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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 […]

News

A massive Saharan dust plume is moving into the southeast US, bringing technicolor sunsets and suppressing tropical storms

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 29, 2020

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A hot desert wind is carrying a massive cloud of Saharan dust into the southern United States this week. Dust plumes from the Sahara routinely blow […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry

Tim Price

Jun 28, 2020

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KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The College of Missionary Aviation held its graduation Saturday, and while all three graduates followed each other down the aisle, they will be […]

Health

Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,530 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 141,035 cases as of […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week… 06-28-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 28, 2020

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Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Government + Politics

Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

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Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health has reported 9,585 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 132,545 cases as of […]

Business

Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jun 27, 2020

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A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]

Education

Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 27, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]

Government + Politics

“Here you go, have a face mask”

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

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City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]

News

Florida Audubon: Keep fireworks away from beaches this 4th of July weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Independence Day is cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, people’s celebratory fireworks can actually frighten local birds to death. This year, pounding waves during […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

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Effective immediately, Florida has suspended the consumption of alcohol at bars. Halsey Beshears, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, made the following statement on […]

Health

Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,942 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 122,960 cases as of […]

Business

West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

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More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]

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