News

Under the greatest of circumstances, finding a new job is a challenge. There is no easy way to gain employment except through the hard work and […]

We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds

Suzette Cook

Aug 10, 2020

Alachua County small and medium businesses that are in compliance with the county COVID-19 Emergency Order can start applying for $15 million in CARES Act […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

GAINESVILLE – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Interstate 75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road (State Road 26) will remain closed Monday, August 10. The ramp was […]

The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

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

Health

Florida Department of Health reports 6,229 new COVID-19 cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 6,229 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 532,800 cases as of the […]

Faith + Inspiration

COVID-19 complicates ministry to asylum-seekers

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

Every Monday for the last several months, single mother Alma Ruth crossed the border between Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Mexico. The town is infamous for its […]

Faith + Inspiration

Be encouraged that the Lord knows where we live

Mike Gilland

Aug 9, 2020

One of the most interesting books in the Bible – and simultaneously one of the most difficult to understand – is the book of Revelation. The […]

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]

Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]

Teachers wonder whether to stay or go

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

Catherine Good, 58, never dreamed she’d retire from teaching during a global pandemic. “When the whole COVID thing came up, then it was like, OK, is […]

Local Living

Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]

Business

Aquatropics to the rescue

Suzette Cook

Aug 7, 2020

There are two creatures not for sale at Aquatropics tropical fish store in Gainesville – a Jack Dempsey fish and a freshwater fire eel. They […]

Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]

National News

Cleanup begins after Hurricane Isaias

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Thousands of people throughout the Northeast are still without power after Isaias tore along the East Coast from North Carolina to Canada. The storm left nine […]

Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

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

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue climbing; new cases decreasing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reported 7,686 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 518,075 cases as of the […]

Local News

Developing News: Williston child missing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a for a five-month-old child last seen in Williston. Kingston Rome is two […]

National News

Lebanon’s aftermath

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

LEBANON: France is taking a lead among Western nations, with the United States making tentative (my take) offers of help in the wake of Tuesday’s catastrophic explosion in Beirut. […]

Trenton High’s Alex Brown shoots for back-to-back playoff appearances for the Tigers in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 6, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Alex Brown of Trenton High School. Brown will play football and participate in weightlifting for the Tigers during his senior […]

COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Lake City

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

NOTE: THERE IS A LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE COLUMBIA COUNTY TESTING SITE. Please review and share the dates that COVID-19 will be conducted by Columbia and Hamilton County Health […]

National News

TikTok standoff

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020

President Donald Trump has recently taken aim at a social media platform whose top three influencers’ ages combined are still less than his own. TikTok, an […]

We tested It: Navigating the CARES Act individual application? Here’s the step-by-step process

Suzette Cook

Aug 6, 2020

If you are applying for a piece of the $21 million in Alachua County CARES Act funds earmarked to help those residents financially impacted by the […]

Health

New COVID-19 cases in Florida continue downward trend; hospitalizations increasing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 6, 2020