Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death
The Levy County Emergency Management Department released the following statement about a COVID-19 related fatality: It is with a heavy heart that we have been informed […]
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Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death
The Levy County Emergency Management Department released the following statement about a COVID-19 related fatality: It is with a heavy heart that we have been informed […]
High Springs Brewing Company re-opening
The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]
Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith’s career at Williston
Today’s senior spotlight is on Weston Smith of the Williston baseball team. He is the son of head baseball coach Jim Smith. Weston was a two-year […]
What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke and other officials representing Alachua Public Schools answered parent and teacher questions ranging from graduation plans to the future […]
Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team
Newberry Animal Hospital announced the addition of Dr. Ishita Shah, DVM to the staff. “You will be seeing a new doctor in our hospitals come June […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office: Woman going door-to-door asking for money for prescription medication may be misleading residents
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 […]
The ABC’s of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents
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 […]
Cade Museum reopening June 5th
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 […]
Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle
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 […]
Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside
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. […]
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight
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 […]
Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only
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 […]
Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29
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 […]
Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty
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 […]
Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years
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 […]
Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th
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 Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County
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 […]
Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts’ career at Chiefland
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. […]
In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors
“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 […]
School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols
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 […]
Newberry offering COVID-19 testing
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 […]
Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census
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 […]
County requests vacation rental reopening
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 […]
Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
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, […]