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

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

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 […]

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Chiefland High’s Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Luke Reidy of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In his final game in a Chiefland uniform on March 10th, Reidy […]

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Hailey Pope heading to Santa Fe College after three-sport success at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 12, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Hailey Pope of Bell High School. Pope played softball, volleyball and soccer for the Lady Bulldogs. She participated in the Beta, […]

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In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 11, 2020

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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 […]

Education

Bell High’s Maddy Sapp combines volleyball skills with 4.3 GPA to embody the role of student-athlete

Mike Ridaught

Jul 11, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior is Maddy Sapp of Bell High School. Sapp is an outside/middle blocker for the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team. She was a Gainesville Sun […]

Covid-19

Developing News: School board member says some parents are rejecting COVID-19 waiver

Suzette Cook

Jul 10, 2020

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Alachua County School Board Member Tina Certain says at least three parents have called her asking about a new COVID-19 waiver. “Football and cheerleader practice is […]

Education

Oelrich hopes to win a state championship at Newberry before heading to Rollins College in 2021

Mike Ridaught

Jul 10, 2020

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Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Grace Oelrich of Newberry High School. Oelrich is a middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team. Last year, she finished […]

Education

Bell High School’s Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 9, 2020

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Beginning today and continuing throughout the month of July, we turn our attention from our Senior Spotlights, which honored the Class of 2020, to our Rising […]

Education

Columbia High’s Minson and Thomas sign baseball scholarships to to play at the next level

Mike Ridaught

Jul 9, 2020

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Seniors Lance Minson and Hunter Thomas of the Columbia High baseball team won’t get a chance to defend their multiple district titles due to Covid-19. However, the […]

Education

Bell High School’s Aubrey Brown signs softball scholarship at Webber International University

Mike Ridaught

Jul 8, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on 4-sport athlete Aubrey Brown of Bell High School. Brown played basketball, volleyball, softball, and ran cross country. She played in all […]

Education

A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University

Mike Ridaught

Jul 7, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Jarrett Jerrels of Chiefland High School. Jerrels played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track for the Indians. He was a 2nd Team All-state selection and defensive MVP for the Indians’ football team. Despite only […]

Education

Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High

Mike Ridaught

Jul 6, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Lucy Giebeig of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Last year as a junior she was a second team All-Area selection […]

Education

A blazing fastball sends Branford’s Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 6, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Brock Lewis of Branford High School. Brock was a two-sport athlete participating in football and baseball. In football he played linebacker […]

Education

After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College

Mike Ridaught

Jul 5, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Jason DeMartino of Trenton High School. DeMartino played basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter for the […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 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, a local baseball player signed a major […]

Education

Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 4, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Job Winkel of Gainesville High School. Winkel was on the varsity swim team, the water polo team, and the club […]

Education

Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

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This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]

Education

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

Education

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

Mike Ridaught

Jul 2, 2020

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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 […]

Education

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.

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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 […]

Education

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 […]