Sports

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, Staff Reports

Jun 25, 2020

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, Staff Reports

Jun 24, 2020

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

Staff Reports

Jun 21, 2020

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

Education

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

Mike Ridaught, Staff Reports

Jun 20, 2020

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

Staff Reports

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 […]

Education

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

Mike Ridaught, Staff Reports

Jun 19, 2020

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, Staff Reports

Jun 18, 2020

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, Staff Reports

Jun 17, 2020

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, Staff Reports

Jun 16, 2020

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 […]

Business

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

Staff Reports

Jun 14, 2020

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, […]