The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19
There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]
Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19
It’s not easy running for elected office. Unless you have a staff of full-time political operatives, a war chest loaded with cash, a team of volunteers, […]
Easter 2020: A time to understand beauty, suffering and the Book of Job
Easter is a holiday that celebrates renewal, rebirth and the resurrection of Jesus. For Christians, it is a story from the New Testament, and the foundation […]
Easter falls on a Sunday this Year?
A few years ago, I worked at an office with about 50 employees. They were good people, mostly Christians, but not that many churchgoers among them. […]
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These are challenging times, Alachua County. It’s not easy sifting through national websites to best navigate the coronavirus outbreak locally. And while the big picture is […]
March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic
A lot has been written about the month of March. William Shakespeare penned the play “Julius Caesar” in 1599 and used the phrase “beware the Ides […]
Top Hog shows love to its community
It’s all about love for Top Hog BBQ. “Top Hog BBQ takes the time to make our recipes with love,” it states on its website. “We […]
Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation, Gainesville voters spoke loud and clear on who they wanted on their city commission. Incumbents David Arreola […]
Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis
Alachua County begins this week in a profoundly different place than it was last Monday, and the stark likelihood is that seven days from now, it […]
Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission
Scherwin Henry is an action figure. Even at age 67, he is a verb in a world full of nouns. Most politicians and elected officials want […]
Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday
The town of High Springs was on high alert yesterday as troopers, deputies, and officers from multiple agencies, including the Alachua (ACSO) and Columbia County Sheriff’s […]
Who is the “hidden Jesus” in today’s society?
A person at church that I admire and respect a great deal reminded me of the importance of prayer and “staying in the word”. I think that term […]
How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship
The little town of Hawthorne is home to just over 1,500 residents and sits about 20 miles east of Gainesville near the intersection of SR-20 and […]
The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense
It looked like a light agenda. The School Board of Alachua County’s (SBAC) March 3rd meeting had all the earmarks of a light news day, but […]
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Good morning Gainesville, and welcome to Mainstreet Daily News—a site dedicated to telling the story of this community. We’re glad you found us. It’s been a […]
Building an equitable Gainesville is Poe’s goal
At an iconic museum designed to preserve a part of Gainesville’s past, Mayor Lauren Poe talked about the future. “Our diversity is one of our greatest […]