Alachua County Health: Don’t let your COVID-19 guard down
Dec 10, 2020
Alachua County Health Department Director Paul Myers said sources of new cases of COVID-19 in the county are being linked back to household transmission, family and […]
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Alachua County Health: Don’t let your COVID-19 guard down
Alachua County Health Department Director Paul Myers said sources of new cases of COVID-19 in the county are being linked back to household transmission, family and […]
Columbia County Sheriff honors two deputies and promotes two law enforcement officers
Dec 9, 2020
Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted two employees within its law enforcement ranks on Wednesday. Detective Josh Samson was promoted to the rank of Corporal and […]
Library District launches Winter Reading Challenge to compete with libraries nationwide
Dec 9, 2020
The Alachua County Library District is launching the first Winter Reading Challenge, calling on our community to read 1,000 hours from Jan. 1 through Feb. 14 […]
UF Law Conservation Clinic hosts water resources act and public interest discussion
Dec 8, 2020
Florida’s Constitution and its environmental laws reference the “public interest” repeatedly, usually with little explanation; for example, Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes cites “public interest” […]
Developer of RV resort gets green light in Newberry
Dec 8, 2020
The City of Newberry took another step toward promoting the sports tourism industry by approving a Special Exception application that will allow a luxury RV resort […]
Florida lawmakers to again ponder pulling the plug on red light cameras
Dec 8, 2020
The Center Square – According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 63 Florida cities were operating 638 red light cameras in 2018. […]
New Gainesville CRA Business Improvement Grant Program accepting applications
Dec 7, 2020
Gainesville business owners of establishments within the new, single-district Community Reinvestment Area are encouraged to apply for financial incentives to help improve business storefronts. The new […]
COVID-19 update, High Springs redevelopment plan on County Commission agenda
Dec 7, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will tackle a 53-item agenda during a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Regular Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. and […]
Florida businesses to see 2021 unemployment tax increase, workers’ compensation rate cut
Dec 7, 2020
The Center Square – Florida businesses will pay higher unemployment taxes but lower workers’ compensation rates in 2021, a bad news-good news scenario fostered by the […]
In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, High Springs, Kirby Farms
Dec 6, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets advanced to the state finals with […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest double homicide suspect
Dec 5, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired at the 2900 block of NE 17th Drive on Friday. According to the […]
Alachua County Housing Program awarded over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds
Dec 5, 2020
The Alachua County Housing Program has been awarded funding, through the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), in the amount of $556,533.00 to assist with back rental, mortgage, […]
Updating Breaking News: GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville
Dec 5, 2020
Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire at the 800 block of NE 23rd Street at approximately 11:20 am on […]
Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Marion County after more than 35 years as a fugitive
Dec 4, 2020
Ocala – The US Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging Howard D. Farley, Jr. (72, Weirsdale) with passport fraud. Farley was arrested on December 2nd. […]
Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program anticipated December 5th-10th
Dec 4, 2020
City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The anticipated […]
Rubio calls for more small business loan money in compromise COVID-19 relief bill
Dec 4, 2020
The Center Square – The $908 billion pandemic stimulus compromise package being discussed in the U.S. Senate is a hopeful sign of progress, Florida Republican U.S. […]
What’s Good? Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau wins the “Henry Award”
Dec 4, 2020
Alachua County is pleased to announce that the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) “What’s Good” weekly event guide received the state’s highest honor, the […]
Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gainesville
Dec 3, 2020
Units from Gainesville Fire Rescue and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a residential house fire on Wednesday. According to the release, at approximately 11:20 am, […]
Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic
Dec 2, 2020
Multiple agencies will be working together to help individuals restore suspended or revoked driver licenses in a virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic on February 1 […]
Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals
Dec 2, 2020
Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]
Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties
Dec 1, 2020
Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will receive recognition this week in two ceremonies to honor their ultimate sacrifice to the FHP and the citizens they serve. […]
New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties
Dec 1, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]
Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources
Dec 1, 2020
The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: The Johnson Dock and […]
Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting
Nov 30, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting call on Sunday, November 29th at approximately 1:46 AM. GPD officers found two persons that were shot in […]