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Taryn Ashby is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter based in Gainesville. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, specializing in journalism, and a graduate certificate in new media and journalism from Villanova University. Taryn loves participating in sports and outdoor activities, especially going to the beach.
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BMX racers earn Gold Cup Plate honors
Sep 29, 2022
High Springs hosts Southeast Region Golf Cup Championships for first time.
GNV Beautification Board honors local projects
Sep 28, 2022
Ceremony awards projects for their excellence and outstanding aesthetics.
Alachua County opens emergency shelters
Sep 27, 2022
Shelters in Gainesville available ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian prompts widespread school closures
Sep 27, 2022
Officials may convert some schools to shelters.
Williston to hold 33rd annual peanut festival
Sep 26, 2022
Central Florida Peanut Festival slated for Saturday at Heritage Park.
McGraw shares vision for SBAC at GNV4ALL meeting
Sep 21, 2022
Family Learning Center scheduled to open in June 2023.
High Springs BMX to host regional finals
Sep 20, 2022
USABMX DK Gold Cup Southeast Championship Series slated for this weekend.
New Hyatt opens in downtown Gainesville
Sep 18, 2022
Mixed-use building finishes construction after two years.
ART plans Baird Complex moveout
Sep 15, 2022
New restaurant expansion on South Main Street leads to theatre transition.
GINI makes strides in Alachua County
Sep 14, 2022
Alachua County community leaders give six-month update on GINI advances.
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre discusses future
Sep 8, 2022
Theatre program fights to find future opportunities, venues and board members.
Zookeepers bring reptiles to retirement home
Sep 7, 2022
Oak Hammock hosts Santa Fe College zookeepers’ presentation.
The Swamp reopens in Gainesville
Aug 31, 2022
Popular restaurant celebrates grand opening after switching locations.
Heavy rain continues to saturate area
Aug 30, 2022
Jonesville and Veterans Memorial Park sports fields closed.
Keystone Heights earns UCF-Certification
Aug 30, 2022
Junior/Senior High School achieves certification in third year with program.
Community gathers to remember 1902 lynching
Aug 27, 2022
Earliest lynching in Newberry history occurred in 1902 at "Lynch Hammock."
FDOT partners with UF for pedestrian safety
Aug 24, 2022
New traffic signals, signs installed to keep students and the community safe.
McGraw recaptures school board seat
Aug 24, 2022
Certain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Easton to host annual archery compeition
Aug 22, 2022
Easton Newberry Archery Center to hold eighth annual Bow Hunters Challenge.
The Village at Gainesville wins inclusivity award
Aug 18, 2022
State organization honors senior living community for work with Santa Fe College.
Alachua County schools still short 36 teachers
Aug 17, 2022
The district tries new recruitment tactics as the state rolls out bonus programs.
Candidates woo voters at ‘Souls to the Polls’
Aug 14, 2022
Event aimed at motivating turnout for Aug. 23 elections
GHS math team finishes 8th at nationals
Aug 13, 2022
Gainesville High sends 14 students to Mu Alpha Theta Convention.