Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]
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Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]
Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dalton Vonderstrasse of the Williston High School baseball team. Vonderstrasse played centerfield and was a part of the Red Devils’ program […]
Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use nearly $1 billion in federal CARES Act funds to help schools reopen at full capacity in August, as […]
Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies?
Perhaps the most important question now about COVID-19 is the degree to which a prior infection protects from a second infection by the new coronavirus. This […]
Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced on June 12th that 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to […]
Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut
At 11:43 pm last night, the Combined Communications Center of the Gainesville Fire Rescue received a 911 call about a building fire at 3515 SW Archer […]
New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan
Otto Duncan was a trailblazer. Over 60 years ago, he became the first African American licensed barber in the area. He served the High Springs community […]
Florida COVID-19 positive tests remain over 2,000 for second straight day
Florida is reporting for the second day in a row more than 2,000 positive COVID-19 test results, which is the second-highest one-day increase in new COVID-19 […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, […]
March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry
Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-14-2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
DeSantis dismisses alarm over sustained Florida uptick in new COVID-19 cases
The Center Square – There were 1,902 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Friday, a single-day record to cap a week in which 10,000 people […]
Grace on display that lit up my life
It was the late ‘70s, and I was a television producer for an Indiana church’s TV ministry. Our show was called “Reborn,” and it featured stories […]
Gainesville continues phased reopening
Parking enforcement to resume Monday The City of Gainesville resumes parking enforcement Monday, June 15. All neighbors are encouraged to adhere to posted parking guidance, […]
Record daily positive cases reported by DOH for Florida: 2,581
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The DOH […]
Sheriff Darnell: “Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant”
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 […]
Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week
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: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
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 […]
Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21
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! […]
Senior Spotlight: Geiger’s all-state performance for Williston leads to scholarship at North Florida
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, […]
Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend
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, […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason
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 […]
Florida taps into $474 million in federal aid to prepare schools for August classes
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 […]
Cedar Key History Museum reopens
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 […]