Regal moves back Gainesville theater openings
Mar 30, 2021
Update: Regal has updated its online listing of theater openings and pushed back dates for Gainesville’s locations. Regal Celebration Pointe & RPX and Regal Butler Town Center […]
DeSantis signs COVID-19 liability shield law
Mar 30, 2021
Time limits and who carries the burden of proof in COVID-19 liability lawsuits were locked in on Monday as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a COVID-19 […]
Vandals take Newberry train engine for a joy ride
Mar 29, 2021
Vandals broke into a train engine in Newberry and took it for a joy ride that resulted in $60,000 in damage. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
Joint commission meeting to address food security, surtax
Mar 29, 2021
A special meeting of the Gainesville and Alachua County commissions on Monday afternoon will tackle food security and a surtax extension that would benefit housing and […]
Tips for swimming in Florida springs
Mar 26, 2021
Feet up, legs up, fins up and pretend the floor is lava. Those words of wisdom from the Florida Springs Institute are brought to the surface […]
BOCC may let emergency order expire next month
Mar 24, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene on April 13 and hopes to make a decision at that meeting to end the emergency […]
Gainesville screens still dark as Regal relaunches
Mar 24, 2021
Three Regal movie theaters in Gainesville went dark last March, then lit up again in time for the Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary in September. Then […]
It’s true: Free doughnut with vaccine proof at Krispy Kreme
Mar 23, 2021
On Monday, the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. announced that it was finding a way to be sweet by giving a free glazed doughnut to anyone who […]
BOCC, Gainesville commissions at impasse in $2.6M dispute
Mar 23, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission and the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) have opted to bring in a mediator to settle a conflict involving $2.6 million […]
New emergency order loosens county restrictions
Mar 22, 2021
A year after Alachua County entered a local state of emergency, the Board of County Commissioners will address the newly issued Emergency Order 2021-13 at its […]
Buccholz senior tackles bullying with children’s books
Mar 22, 2021
Billy the bull pushed Penelope the pig into the mud one day—headfirst and on purpose. Griffin the goat wants to know why he can only play […]
Gainesville says BOCC is holding relief funds hostage
Mar 22, 2021
The City of Gainesville says the county is withholding its allocated share of federal Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) and the subject will be the topic of […]
Arrested Chiefland man suffers from dementia, relative says
Mar 20, 2021
By Suzette Cook/Mainstreet Daily News Reporter An 80-year-old Chiefland man arrested for exposing himself and then released on Thursday has no prior record but has a […]
DeSantis: COVID-19 vaccine will open to 50+ Monday
Mar 19, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 50 years old and up starting on Monday, March 22. Alachua County residents can register […]
Yearbook advisers describe pandemic challenges
Mar 19, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools yearbook advisers and their students faced the challenge of capturing the essence of the school year during a pandemic, but they managed […]
Split school board approves $175K superintendent salary
Mar 18, 2021
A divided School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted this week to fast track Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon from an interim employee to a full-time employee […]
Crowds returning to Oaks Mall as stimulus checks arrive
Mar 17, 2021
The sign in front of Jewelry Works at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville is meant to entice customers to come on in and splurge. “Repeat after […]
Parents plead with school board to address bullying
Mar 17, 2021
Two parents pleaded with the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Tuesday night to address reported episodes of bully behavior at Fort Clarke Middle School. “I […]
Levy County launches emergency management app
Mar 16, 2021
One click on the new Levy County Emergency Management app and a user can create a plan for preparedness or check out public health information. David […]
Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract
Mar 16, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County will tackle a full agenda when it meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The board will decide on approval of an […]
Outdoor comedy night may be the best medicine
Mar 16, 2021
Update: Due to the threat of in climate weather, organizers moved this event to Friday, March 26. Our original story: Sean Gannon is an EMT by […]
Trenton quilt guilds gearing up for weekend festival
Mar 15, 2021
The quilt blocks scattered around Trenton are a sign that the art form is part of the fabric of the rural agriculture town located 35 miles […]
Column: A soul soothing trip to warm mineral springs
Mar 13, 2021
Experts say the surrounding sinkhole of the Warm Mineral Springs in southern Sarasota County formed more than 12,000 years ago. That would explain the ancient animal […]
Newberry student donates $14,000 auction prize to friend
Mar 12, 2021
It was FFA member Bethany Keller’s mom who was in the crowd pushing the pound price higher and higher at the market auction on closing day […]