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Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]

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Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 1, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]

Education

Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019

Mike Ridaught

Jun 30, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]

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Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 29, 2020

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Langford won state titles in football and baseball.

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

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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 […]

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Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 27, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]

Education

Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 25, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]

Education

Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

Jun 24, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Will Horvath of Gainesville High School. Horvath was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team at GHS. This […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

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Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

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Versatility and a live bat earned Belleview’s Hogan a scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College

Mike Ridaught

Jun 20, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Hannah Hogan of Belleview High School. Hogan, who played infield and outfield for the Rattlers’ softball team. After transferring from Lake […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 20, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Tolodoxi: The perfect teammate helped guide the Williston Red Devils to a state title

Mike Ridaught

Jun 19, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Zach Tolodoxi of Williston High School. Tolodoxi played football as a freshman and was a four-year varsity player for the Red […]

Education

Columbia High School softball star will answer a higher calling after graduation

Mike Ridaught

Jun 18, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Cadence Mirra of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Mirra’s senior campaign was off to a good start, with a .304 […]

Education

Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl’s water polo in Alachua County

Mike Ridaught

Jun 17, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Zoe Blaskowski of the Gainesville High School varsity swimming and Water Polo teams. Blaskowski went to the state swim meet as […]

Education

Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jun 16, 2020

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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 […]

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DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 14, 2020

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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, […]

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The GOOD news this week… 06-14-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 14, 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: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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, […]

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!

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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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 […]

Education

Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy

Mike Ridaught

Jun 9, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]

Education

Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz

Mike Ridaught

Jun 8, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]