In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping
Sep 6, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]
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In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]
In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
Aug 30, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide
Aug 22, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An Alachua County election worker tested positive for COVID-19 […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board
Aug 15, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]
Disney can’t sell the fantasy in a pandemic
Aug 15, 2020
You know it the moment you pass under the Walt Disney World archway. With all the hopes of a carefree day at the place “Where Dreams […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act
Aug 8, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards
Aug 1, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]
In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident
Jul 25, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]
In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue
Jul 18, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]
In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID
Jul 11, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Two fatal crashes in Columbia County claim the lives of two Lake city residents, the Alachua County […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks
Jul 4, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, a local baseball player signed a major […]
Gilland: That sudden storm that changes everything
Jun 28, 2020
I think about it every year – a storm that was unlike any I had ever experienced. That day, June 8, 1982, had started off like […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
Jun 27, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]
Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy
Jun 25, 2020
Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]
This is a time for leaders to lead
Jun 22, 2020
There are a lot of opinions, ideologies, and philosophies about managing COVID-19. It’s not surprising. A pandemic is a complex issue with life and death decisions […]
In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines
Jun 20, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state, Springs County’s attempt to leave Alachua County came to light, and a […]
In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
Jun 13, 2020
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 […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
Jun 6, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]
Newberry Mayor: “I saw a lot of love the last few weeks”
May 30, 2020
Opinion As the State works towards reopening, the numbers in this pandemic keep trending down, giving us all hope, and we all come out of our […]
The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?
May 8, 2020
I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]
Why does America pray?
May 7, 2020
Why do we pray? Whether it’s smooth sailing or unsteady waters, prayer has often been used to seek wisdom, demonstrate thankfulness, and discover peace in our […]
Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The Alachua County Commission enacted an emergency order requiring people to wear masks when they are interacting with others in public places. Some people – such […]
In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need
Apr 27, 2020
I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week. I’m not and here’s why. With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]
Elected officials are people too and essential personnel in this crisis
Apr 27, 2020
Online meetings via Zoom and social media live video feeds have increased the viewerships of City and County Commission meetings, as well as State press conferences. […]