Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz
Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]
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Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz
Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Former Gator shot and killed in Tampa
Reche Caldwell a standout wide receiver for the Florida Gators football team from 1998-2001, was shot and killed in Tampa on Saturday, according to reports. He was 41. […]
Eary led Belleview to a national ranking and undefeated start to the 2020 season
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lailah Eary of the Belleview High School softball team. Eary was a career .400 hitter for the Rattlers, as well as […]
Dear to His heart
Ask just about anybody on the street to define a Christian, and most will say something like “a Christian is someone who loves God.” And that […]
County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments
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. […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]
Senior Spotlight: Reynolds was a fierce competitor for Williston
Today’s senior spotlight is on Michael Reynolds of the Williston High School football and baseball teams. He is the twin brother of Madison Reynolds, who played […]
School Board receives hundreds of emails requesting school name change
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke has requested that the School Board of Alachua County discuss the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary School at […]
On This Day in History: The Allies land on the beaches of Normandy
Although the term D-Day is used routinely as military lingo for the day an operation or event will take place, for many it is also synonymous […]
Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week
The Alachua County 2020 Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting, as authorized by the […]
Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]
Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances
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. […]
Levy County reports 18 positive COVID-19 cases from non-resident agricultural workers
On June 5th, the Florida Department of Health informed Levy County of an increase of 18 positive COVID-19 cases. The increases in positive cases come from a […]
High Springs PD and the Basketball Cop Foundation building relationships with kids through sports
Jason Taylor and Adam Joy were on a mission. The School Resource Officers from the High Springs Police Department drove through local neighborhoods passing […]
Senior Spotlight: Lewis’ live bat led Columbia to a 9-3 start in 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Caroline Lewis of the Columbia (Lake City) softball team. Lewis was a career .359 hitter with 60 hits, 49 runs scored, […]
Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans
Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]
County clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 2 changes Emergency Order 20-25
The Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement clarifying how the State Executive Order 20-139 (moving Florida into Phase 2) changes County Emergency Order 20-25. Read […]
Cade Museum reopening Friday
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience. The Cade will initially be open on Fridays […]
Updating Breaking News from Wednesday: Florida bars, theaters re-open Friday; NBA eyes Orlando as ‘epicenter’ to restart season
The Center Square – Most Florida bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys and theme parks can reopen at 50 percent capacity beginning Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis made […]
Florida teachers’ union submits plan to reopen schools for fall
The Center Square – Florida’s 12 public universities plan to reopen campuses in August, and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) is soon expected to outline […]
High Springs Police Chief asks for the community’s help in shooting incident
High Springs Police Chief Antoine Sheppard released the following statement about the May 29th shooting in High Springs, and asked for help in locating a suspect. […]
Senior Spotlight: Madison Reynolds, a four year starter at Williston, moving on to Jacksonville University
Today’s senior spotlight is on Madison Reynolds of the Williston High School softball team. Reynolds was a 4-year Varsity starter who played multiple positions. Reynolds was […]
UF issues draft of Fall 2020 reopening plan
The University of Florida is planning a “broad reopening of campus for the fall semester” and has issued a draft of its reopening plan that addresses […]