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Bradford High School’s A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and seven college scholarship offers

Mike Ridaught

Aug 11, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on A’dontae Balfour of Bradford High School in Starke. Balfour will play football, basketball, and run track his senior year. His […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

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Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Trenton High’s Alex Brown shoots for back-to-back playoff appearances for the Tigers in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 6, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Alex Brown of Trenton High School. Brown will play football and participate in weightlifting for the Tigers during his senior […]

Education

State championship in basketball and football? Hawthorne High School’s Dre Lawrence shooting for the stars this season

Mike Ridaught

Aug 5, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Dre Lawrence of Hawthorne High School. Lawrence will participate in football and basketball this year for the Hornets. He was […]

Government + Politics

High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 3, 2020

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The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]

Education

Bell High School’s Jordan Hernandez is ready to prove the critics wrong in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 3, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jordan Hernandez of Bell High School. Hernandez will play football and baseball for the Bulldogs during his senior season. In […]

Education

The GOOD news this week…

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 2, 2020

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Here are eight stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 1, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Newberry High’s Leontre’ Robinson ready to lead Panthers to a state championship in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Jul 31, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Leontre’ Robinson of Newberry High School. Robinson will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. His favorite high […]

Education

“Flash” Gordon leading Hurricane secondary in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Jul 30, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Jerohn Gordon of Gainesville High School. Gordon will participate in football and track & field during his senior year for the […]

Education

Brown wants to lead Dixie County to seventh straight post-season appearance

Mike Ridaught

Jul 29, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Keatan Brown of the Dixie County High School football team. Brown will play fullback and linebacker for the Bears this […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 07-26-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 26, 2020

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Here are 11 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 25, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Newberry High’s Kobe Delima hopes to run wild again for the Panthers

Mike Ridaught

Jul 25, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Kobe Delima of Newberry High School. Delima will play football and basketball his senior year. He’ll be a shooting guard […]

Education

Mills ponders five college scholarship offers while anchoring the Hornets defensive line

Mike Ridaught

Jul 24, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thurman Mills of Hawthorne High School. Mills will participate in football and basketball for the Hornets. Last year as a […]

Education

Rising Senior Spotlight: Bell High School’s Trent Steedley set to anchor the defense

Mike Ridaught

Jul 23, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trent Steedley of Bell High School. Steedley is a defensive tackle for the Bulldogs’ football team. Last year, he finished […]

Education

Dixie County High’s Sam Cannon is gunning for an undefeated season

Mike Ridaught

Jul 22, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sam Cannon of Dixie County High School. Cannon will play football and baseball for the Bears. One of his best […]

Education

Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season

Mike Ridaught

Jul 18, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caden Hastings of Bell High School. Hastings will play football and participate on the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team during his senior […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 18, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Newberry High’s Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 17, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Sarah Miller of Newberry High School. Miller will play setter and defensive specialist for the Panthers’ volleyball team this fall. […]

Education

Trenton High’s Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4

Mike Ridaught

Jul 16, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caleb Morgan of Trenton High School. Morgan will play football and baseball this year for the Tigers. He’ll play linebacker […]

Education

All-purpose athlete Davontis Clements shooting for state championship at Gainesville High

Mike Ridaught

Jul 15, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Davontis Clements of Gainesville High School. Clements will participate in football and track and field for the Hurricanes during his […]

Education

On the offensive or defensive line, Chiefland High’s Elijah Flanders is a force to be reckoned with

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior is Elijah Flanders of the Chiefland High School football team. Flanders plays on both sides of the ball. He’s an offensive guard […]