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Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis

Reggie Connell

Mar 15, 2020

Alachua County begins this week in a profoundly different place than it was last Monday, and the stark likelihood is that seven days from now, it […]

News

Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 15, 2020

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health has announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday afternoon. This brings the total to 115 cases […]

Business

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Suzette Cook

Mar 14, 2020

Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]

Education

Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings

Suzette Cook

Mar 14, 2020

Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency is helping two Hawthorne High School teams get championship rings by launching a fundraising effort on Facebook. Both the Varsity Boys and […]

Local News

Gainesville officials announce Telephone Town Hall to discuss coronavirus

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 14, 2020

City of Gainesville COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall, event cancellations, impacts to operations March 18th: COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall The City of Gainesville will host a […]

Education

Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 13, 2020

Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]

Local News

Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 13, 2020

The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office released a reminder that tomorrow is the final day for early voting in the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and […]

Local News

Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission

Reggie Connell

Mar 13, 2020

Scherwin Henry is an action figure. Even at age 67, he is a verb in a world full of nouns. Most politicians and elected officials want […]

Education

Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 13, 2020

Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]

Local News

Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 13, 2020

The City of Gainesville released the following statement involving coronavirus updates: The Florida Department of Health has announced new positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in […]

Education

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 12, 2020

Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]

Local News

County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

Suzette Cook

Mar 12, 2020

The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a set of fees and rules for events held at the County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry. […]

Local News

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Suzette Cook

Mar 12, 2020

On the same day that the Alachua Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to a whistle-blower ordinance, they also spelled out where they stand on anonymous […]

Local News

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus City of Gainesville officials are actively monitoring reports about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) as the numbers of Americans infected with the virus continues to rise. […]

Inspiration

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

Suzette Cook

Mar 11, 2020

There were two standing ovations offered by a crowd of 300 people at the March 10th Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet. Don […]

Education

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Mike Ridaught

Mar 11, 2020

Last night, the P.K. Yonge baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win in six innings at Eastside. The Blue Wave put the game away early with […]

Local News

Scam Alert: The 2020 Census

Suzette Cook

Mar 11, 2020

Alachua County Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Mark Sexton presented a Census scam to the Board of County Commissioners and said he wants all residents to […]

Local News

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 11, 2020

Tallahassee — The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including one person in Alachua County. According […]

Education

Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0

Mike Ridaught

Mar 10, 2020

Gainesville senior pitcher Alissa Humphrey tossed her third perfect game of the season on Friday night. The Jacksonville University signee struck out all 15 batters she […]

Local News

Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday

Reggie Connell

Mar 10, 2020

The town of High Springs was on high alert yesterday as troopers, deputies, and officers from multiple agencies, including the Alachua (ACSO) and Columbia County Sheriff’s […]

Local Living

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 10, 2020

Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]

Local News

Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus

Suzette Cook

Mar 9, 2020

If you approach the entrance of North Florida Emergency West facility on Newberry Road west of Oaks Mall you will first be greeted by a sign […]

Business

Under $2 a gallon coming to Florida?

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

Florida gas prices should go even lower this week, potentially sinking below $2 per gallon in some markets. Crude and gasoline futures prices were sent into […]

Local Living

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]

Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis

Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need

Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings

Gainesville officials announce Telephone Town Hall to discuss coronavirus

Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th

Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday

Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission

Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March

Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Scam Alert: The 2020 Census

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0

Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus

Under $2 a gallon coming to Florida?

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

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