In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes
Nov 29, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]
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In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]
Despite confusion, thousands of former Florida felons voted successfully
Nov 28, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future elections. Conflicting court […]
Court backlog trims Florida’s prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months
Nov 27, 2020
The Center Square – With a pandemic induced backlog of 31,000 pending felony cases idling in Florida courts, the state’s prison population has declined by 7,000 […]
High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction
Nov 27, 2020
The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]
County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act
Nov 27, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]
Economists project mid-2021 turnaround for Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry
Nov 27, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry will begin to rebound about mid-2021 with the number of visitors forecast to be near pre-pandemic levels […]
City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status
Nov 26, 2020
The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]
Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Nov 25, 2020
Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]
Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
Nov 25, 2020
The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]
City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations
Nov 24, 2020
The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth (G4G) research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the […]
Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks
Nov 24, 2020
Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]
Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?
Nov 24, 2020
Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules
Nov 23, 2020
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County: Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Thursday […]
Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight
Nov 23, 2020
The Nov. 23rd City of Newberry Commission meeting at 7 p.m. will tackle a full agenda that includes a discussion on tiny homes, a public hearing […]
Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters
Nov 23, 2020
The Center Square – Six locations, including four Air Force installations, have made the first round of cuts for those being considered for the new headquarters […]
In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers
Nov 22, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: New commissioners taking office in Alachua County Gainesville Fire […]
Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam
Nov 21, 2020
As long as COVID-19 remains a threat, scammers will attempt every trick in the book to exploit taxpayers and coerce them into disclosing personal information. Now, […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Nov 20, 2020
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season
Nov 20, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville
Nov 20, 2020
Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Nov 19, 2020
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020
Nov 19, 2020
Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]
Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair
Nov 18, 2020
Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]
Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County
Nov 17, 2020
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]