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Sheriff Darnell: “Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant”

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is committed to increasing dialogue and transparency in order to have a better understanding of racial discrimination within the criminal […]

Government + Politics

Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 13, 2020

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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. […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July

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Jun 13, 2020

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It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]

Local Living

Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21

Suzette Cook

Jun 12, 2020

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Two local venues for shows and concerts are sponsoring a pop-up movie tour next week at the Oaks Mall. Pat Lavery, owner of Glory Days Presents! […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Geiger’s all-state performance for Williston leads to scholarship at North Florida

Mike Ridaught

Jun 12, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Miranda Geiger of the Williston High School softball team. Geiger was a 4-year starter, three time All-State, and All-Area selection. Academically, […]

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Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend

Suzette Cook

Jun 12, 2020

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Newberry resident and former commissioner Alena Lawson says the March for Justice and Equality will happen on Saturday June 13th in Newberry, “rain or shine.” Lawson, […]

Health

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason

Suzette Cook

Jun 12, 2020

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The Alachua County Sheriff’s office reported that several recent overdose cases in the last month are connected to fentanyl-laced pills circulating the area. ASCO Public Information Officer […]

Education

Florida taps into $474 million in federal aid to prepare schools for August classes

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Jun 12, 2020

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The Center Square – Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students will return to on-site classes in more than 4,000 schools across the state in August, Gov. Ron […]

Local Living

Cedar Key History Museum reopens

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Jun 12, 2020

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The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: 2020 Republican National Convention moving from Charlotte to Jacksonville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

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One city’s loss is another’s gain. On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced it selected Jacksonville to host its 2020 convention after Charlotte, North Carolina could […]

Education

A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 11, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Briana Robinson of Belleview High School. Robinson was on the Rattlers’ swimming and softball teams. She excelled on the diamond and […]

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Gulf red snapper season opens today!

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Jun 11, 2020

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The 2020 Gulf red snapper season for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels will be June 11- July 25 (45 days). The Gulf season for federally-permitted for-hire […]

Health

Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community

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Jun 11, 2020

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The Alachua County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 in an agricultural community in Alachua County according to Paul Myers, Alachua County Health Administrator. […]

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Report: Nature among best defenses against hurricanes, floods and wildfires

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Jun 11, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new report shows the best protections from natural disasters could come from nature itself. “The Protective Value of Nature” report from The National […]

Local Living

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

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Jun 11, 2020

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Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]

Health

Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90

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Jun 10, 2020

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When the State of Florida transitioned to the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plan last Friday, the initial communication plan from Levy County Emergency Management was to […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

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Jun 10, 2020

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The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

Covid-19

Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall

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Jun 10, 2020

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The City of Gainesville will host a telephone town hall on community-police relations tonight, June 10 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined […]

Health

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

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Jun 10, 2020

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Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]

Health

UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages

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Jun 10, 2020

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When COVID-19 cases began climbing throughout the country in March, UF Health medical leaders in Gainesville and Central Florida focused on the need to deliver round-the-clock […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke

Mike Ridaught

Jun 10, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team. Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]

Government + Politics

County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 9, 2020

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The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually

Tim Price

Jun 9, 2020

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If the term “spin training” conjures up images of an exercise class, you may want to ask the students at the College of Missionary Aviation in […]

Local Living

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

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Jun 9, 2020

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After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]