Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
Nov 17, 2020
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
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Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire
Nov 16, 2020
On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]
Alachua County Budget Department wins award
Nov 16, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]
Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture
Nov 16, 2020
Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]
In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager
Nov 15, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]
County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe
Nov 13, 2020
Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]
Eta makes landfall at Cedar Key; moving northeast
Nov 12, 2020
After making landfall near Cedar Key this morning, Eta has continued its northeastern track at about 13 MPH. As of this morning, Eta is currently passing […]
Manual recount of Growth Management Area Charter Amendment rescheduled for Friday
Nov 12, 2020
The Alachua County Canvassing Board, working in consultation with Alachua County Emergency Management, has rescheduled the manual recount of the Alachua County Growth Management Area Charter […]
Eta moving faster; landfall expected at 2 AM
Nov 11, 2020
The storm continues moving north, but the eye of Tropical Storm Eta continues to erode (good news!). The storm is moving faster than expected, and is […]
Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight
Nov 11, 2020
City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, which will lead to the activation of the city’s Severe Weather and Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program tonight, […]
Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta
Nov 11, 2020
Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]
Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?
Nov 10, 2020
The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs. Thousands […]
Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video
Nov 10, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]
High Springs hires new City Manager
Nov 9, 2020
The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]
Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard
Nov 9, 2020
A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]
Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum
Nov 9, 2020
Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]
County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility
Nov 9, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]
Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel
Nov 9, 2020
Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]
Florida invests in short term workforce programs
Nov 8, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state of Florida is hoping to stabilize the economy by enhancing the skills of its workforce through technical certification programs. The “Get […]
In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer’s Auction, FEMA awards
Nov 8, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Kat Cammack was elected to Congress and Chuck Clemons […]
Florida’s $15 minimum wage measure poised to pass
Nov 5, 2020
The Center Square – If a thin margin holds, Florida voters Tuesday were poised to narrowly approve a constitutional amendment requiring the state’s minimum wage to […]
County Building Department migrating to Citizenserve permitting software
Nov 4, 2020
The Alachua County Building Department will be migrating to its new building permitting software, Citizenserve, beginning Friday, November 6, and finishing Monday, November 9, 2020. The […]
With 9 million votes cast, Florida nears 2016 turnout total before polls open Tuesday
Nov 3, 2020
The Center Square – Nearly 9 million of Florida’s 14.4 million registered voters had cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election by the close of early voting, […]
20 nonprofits qualify for CARES Act funding
Nov 2, 2020
Alachua County is moving forward with the disbursement of $46.9 million in Federal CARES Act dollars by adding public safety salary reimbursements and finalizing nonprofit applications. […]