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UF athletic director describes what fans can expect at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 1, 2020

Announcements over the PA system, digital tickets, social distancing markers, every concession stand open are just some of the ways the University of Florida is adjusting […]

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High School Football: Bronson Eagles featured on Prep Zone tonight

Mike Ridaught

Sep 30, 2020

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Tonight from 7-8 p.m. the Bronson football team will be our guests on “The Prep Zone” sports show at Sonic Drive-In. You can listen to tonight’s […]

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Gainesville sweeps Bradford

Mike Ridaught

Sep 30, 2020

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On Tuesday night the Gainesville volleyball team swept Bradford (Starke) at home to improve to 9-4. The Hurricanes are back at home tonight at 6:30 against […]

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Newberry upsets Sneads; takes Silver Championship at River City Classic

Mike Ridaught

Sep 28, 2020

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On Saturday, the Newberry Panthers volleyball team upset seven-time defending 1A state champion Sneads 25-20, 25-15, to win the Silver Championship at the River City Classic […]

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Week Four Roundup: Buchholz Bobcats and Bell Bulldogs claim first wins of the season

Mike Ridaught

Sep 28, 2020

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On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team picked up its first win of the season with a 54-0 win against city rival Eastside. […]

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In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 27, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Amazon opens a new delivery station in Gainesville $2.3 […]

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Union County Tigers rout Interlachen

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

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The Union County Tigers scored 35 first half points en route to a 49-14 victory over the Interlachen Rams in week four action of high school […]

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St. Stephens offense too much for Bronson

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

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The St. Stephens Falcons were dominant on offense, scoring 28 first half points and overwhelming the Bronson Eagles in week four high school football action Friday […]

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Wildwood blanks Trenton

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2020

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The Wildwood Wildcats scored 29 first half points, and cruised against the Trenton Tigers 35-0 in week four high school football action Friday night. The win […]

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Williston rallies in overtime against Hamilton

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Williston Red Devils rallied in a wild overtime game against the Hamilton County Trojans 28-26. Trailing 14-8 at halftime, the Red Devils evened the score […]

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Game of the Week: Buchholz stymies Eastside

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Buchholz Bobcats were dominant on both sides of the football in routing the Eastside Rams 54-0 in the I am Country 106.9 Game of the […]

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Trinity Christian rallies past Columbia

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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Columbia High School opened their season with a heartbreaking loss. The Tigers took a 20-13 lead into the fourth quarter, but the Trinity Christian Conquerors of […]

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PK Yonge survives Santa Fe

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The PK Yonge Blue Wave 20-13 lead into halftime and held on, defeating the Santa Fe Raiders 20-13 in week four high school football action. The […]

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Newberry streaks past Taylor 37-14

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Newberry Panthers took a 31-0 lead into halftime and never looked back, defeating the Taylor Wildcats of Pierson 37-14 in week four action of high […]

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Suwannee outlasts Bradford

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Suwannee Bulldogs cruised to a 31-0 halftime lead and then held on, defeating the Bradford Tornadoes 38-20 in week four action of high school football. […]

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Branford routs Bishop Snyder

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Branford Buccaneers took a 28-6 lead into the locker room at halftime and never looked back, blasting the Bishop Snyder Cardinals of Jacksonville 41-6 in […]

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Bell Bulldogs blast First Academy

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Bell Bulldogs took a 26-6 lead into the locker room at halftime and never looked back, defeating the First Academy Eagles of Leesburg 39-13 in […]

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Lafayette stops West Oaks

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 25, 2020

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The Lafayette Hornets took a 14-6 lead into the locker room at halftime and never looked back, scoring 23 more in the third quarter and cruising […]

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Dixie County wins the battle of the Suwannee over Chiefland; Ocala Trinity routs Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 24, 2020

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Week four in high school football opened with two one-sided outcomes in Thursday night action. In the Battle of the Suwannee, the Dixie County Bears rode […]

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The Battle of the Suwannee highlights week four of high school football action tonight

Mike Ridaught

Sep 24, 2020

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Week four in high school football opens with two games tonight, and a full slate on Friday. The Chiefland Indians will play a rare Thursday night […]

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Hurricanes defeat Bradford; Bell sweeps Dixie County and Newberry thrashes Bronson

Mike Ridaught

Sep 23, 2020

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Last night in high school volleyball, Trinity Catholic (Ocala) defeated Buchholz in four sets. The host Bobcats (2-7), who dropped the opening set, won the 2nd […]

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Two key matchups on Thursday night starts week four action in high school football

Mike Ridaught

Sep 23, 2020

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Looking ahead to this week’s high school football action, there are a pair of games on Thursday night. Chiefland will travel to Cross City to take […]

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Newberry edges PK Yonge; Bell sweeps Fort White

Mike Ridaught

Sep 22, 2020

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Last night the Newberry Girl’s Volleyball team team defeated P.K. Yonge in five sets to improve to 6-2 on the season. Senior Paige Dinges led the […]

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Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 22, 2020

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The 51st Annual NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals are set to take off Sept. 25th-27th at noon. The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association […]