Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in
May 12, 2020
The Newberry City Commission voted 3-2 to lift the State of Emergency order status put in place on March 17th by letting a motion for its […]
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Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in
The Newberry City Commission voted 3-2 to lift the State of Emergency order status put in place on March 17th by letting a motion for its […]
Plunging gas prices level out as Floridians return to the road; Gainesville second highest region in state
May 12, 2020
Florida gas prices are leveling off, after plunging for 10 consecutive weeks. The 76-day streak of declines came to an end last week, as Floridians returned to […]
Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase
May 12, 2020
Paul White, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Alachua County Public Schools, released a statement in response to a petition sent out on May 9th signed by 225 […]
High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
How you can help find a solution to COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Family Features – The human immune system holds important clues about how people naturally detect and defend against disease. For COVID-19, many people have been able […]
Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward
May 11, 2020
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Members Dr. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain requested a special meeting to discuss the land purchase of a 37-acre parcel […]
Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020
May 11, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Katherine Gray of the Gainesville High softball team. Gray was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area as a junior. In 2019 […]
Florida building network of ‘COVID-designated facilities’ for recovering assisted living residents
May 11, 2020
The Center Square – Florida is going to create a statewide network of “COVID-designated facilities” where nursing home, assisted care (ALF) and long-term care (LTC) residents […]
Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash
May 11, 2020
Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]
Before you go to the Oaks Mall…
May 11, 2020
If you think your favorite store at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville was ready for business as of the May 8th re-opening, check before you make […]
Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media
May 10, 2020
A petition addressed to the School Board of Alachua County is asking that the decision made on May 5th to purchase 37 acres of land for […]
A mother’s love, wisdom, and life lessons ‘caught’
May 10, 2020
As Mother’s Day arrives, I find myself reflecting more than usual on life-lessons my mom taught me. It may have to do with needing her wisdom […]
MOM PICS: The half hour photo shoot that will last a lifetime
May 10, 2020
There is a folder on my home computer desktop named BACKUP. Inside of that folder are a dozen folders named after various topics such as […]
He Directs My Path…
May 10, 2020
I enjoy computers…but sometimes they can get under the skin of even the most “techy” among us, causing untold frustration! We often hear computers talked about […]
A history of Mother’s Day
May 10, 2020
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna […]
10 ways to celebrate mom even during COVID-19
May 9, 2020
In 2020, given the COVID-19 crisis, many of us are rethinking how to give extra recognition to moms, some of whom are in the high-risk age range. Most moms […]
Alachua County re-opens public pools
May 9, 2020
The Alachua County Commission has released Emergency Order 2020-23 alternaizing the limited reopening of public pools. Below are the highlights of the order: View Full Order: […]
Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week
May 9, 2020
Bring the Florida Museum to your home! Take a virtual tour through the “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land” exhibit with Bruce MacFadden, curator of […]
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing coming to Levy County
May 9, 2020
The Florida Department of Health in Levy County with the assistance of the Levy County Board of County Commissioners will be conducting free, community COVID-19 drive-thru […]
On this day in Florida history: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapses
May 9, 2020
At 7:33 a.m. on May 9th, 1980, the freighter MV Summit Venture collided with a pier (support column) of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during a blinding […]
Phase 1: Hair salons, barbershops, and nail salons re-opening on May 11th
May 8, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis posted a video on his official Facebook page announcing the opening of hair salons and barber shops in Florida this Monday. In […]
University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers
May 8, 2020
The University of Florida’s iconic Century Tower is now awash in blue light as a tribute to the thousands of dedicated UF Health hospital workers and their colleagues worldwide. […]
DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall
May 8, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]
Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash
May 8, 2020
Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]