Pedestrian killed on Highway 41 in Columbia County
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian fatality last night in Lake City. A semi tractor trailer was traveling north on US Highway 41 when a pedestrian […]
Florida gas prices back off from 20-week high; decline 3 cents per gallon last week
Florida gas prices are beginning to trickle down lower. Retail prices are backing off from the 20-week high of nearly $2.16 per gallon, which was set eight days […]
Florida breaks record in reported COVID-19 deaths in a single day
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,831 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 542,792 cases as of the […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrest six suspects in year long investigation
The Levy County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 91 NE 131st Terrace in Williston last week that concluded the major portion of a […]
The COVID-19 chasm: Viral division
Jessi Green stood in the middle of hundreds of people gathered at Huntington Beach, Calif., holding a loudspeaker and a Bible, and broke into tears. She […]
Bipartisan bill could mean $25 billion stimulus to postal service
TALLAHASSEE – The slowdown of mail service across the country is causing a ripple effect that is placing a strain on small businesses that depend on […]
Property insurance carriers seeking large rate hikes on Florida policyholders
The Center Square – A quadfecta of factors is merging into one bottom-line reality for Florida’s 6.2 million property insurance policyholders: significant rate hikes await when […]
Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office lost a trailblazing K-9 last week. Midnight, one of the original members of the K-9 unit, died last week at the […]
Encouraging downward trend continues with COVID-19 cases in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,155 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 536,961 cases as of the […]
Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two traffic homicides over the weekend. The first incident occurred at 5:18PM on Sunday when GPD officers answered […]
Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed
GAINESVILLE – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Interstate 75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road (State Road 26) will remain closed Monday, August 10. The ramp was […]
Special report from Beirut: “This is not just another bombing”
The images are shocking. Over and over on social media and news outlets around the world, the massive blast that decimated a large portion of Beirut, […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Florida Department of Health reports 6,229 new COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,229 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 532,800 cases as of the […]
COVID-19 complicates ministry to asylum-seekers
Every Monday for the last several months, single mother Alma Ruth crossed the border between Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Mexico. The town is infamous for its […]
8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic
People eat for many reasons – pleasure, emotional release, boredom or to connect with others. And then there is eating during a pandemic. Whether you find […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act
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 […]
Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month
Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]
Teachers wonder whether to stay or go
Catherine Good, 58, never dreamed she’d retire from teaching during a global pandemic. “When the whole COVID thing came up, then it was like, OK, is […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]
Cleanup begins after Hurricane Isaias
Thousands of people throughout the Northeast are still without power after Isaias tore along the East Coast from North Carolina to Canada. The storm left nine […]
Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue climbing; new cases decreasing
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,686 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 518,075 cases as of the […]