Florida Finds: The James Museum
Nov 13, 2021
Andy Warhol is well known for his pop art and his images of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup. But many of us, including this writer, were […]
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Florida Finds: The James Museum
Andy Warhol is well known for his pop art and his images of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup. But many of us, including this writer, were […]
UF marching band rocks out at Turlington
Nov 12, 2021
When the final buzzer signals the end of a Gator football game in the Swamp, the fallout begins. Fans pour out of the stadium in every […]
UF: Battle ensues against non-native tegus
Nov 10, 2021
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate demonstrating critical implications for native wildlife, […]
Gainesville resident sets world mark at the Swamp
Nov 8, 2021
Cheers erupted underneath The Swamp Saturday morning after Jonny Gordon landed a bean bag straight through the cornhole board and into the record book for the […]
Local events, businesses to honor vets Thursday
Nov 8, 2021
As Veterans Day approaches, local organizations and businesses aim to honor America’s veterans with a variety of events and opportunities this week. Local government offices will […]
Alachua County irrigation limits start Sunday
Nov 7, 2021
Alachua County irrigation restrictions change starting today. The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department reminds county residents that since they set their clocks back this morning for […]
Veteran offers outdoor experiences to combat PTSD
Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force veteran Matt Burke calls it “Oorah” therapy and it goes like this. In the early hours of the morning or middle of the […]
Friends of the Library taking donations again
Nov 5, 2021
As exciting as the return of the Alachua County Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale was, Saturday sees the return of something almost as important: […]
Two Gainesville parks to get new restrooms
Nov 5, 2021
Higher than expected revenue from the half-cent sales tax for Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) will fund building restrooms at the future Albert “Ray” Massey (Westside) […]
Steinhatchee to host charity event
Nov 4, 2021
Nashville singers and local artists will be in Steinhatchee Friday and Saturday for the Sips and Sunsets Wine and Craft Beer Festival. The two-day event will […]
Canoe outpost sells to High Springs
Nov 3, 2021
Jim and Sally Wood took over the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost in High Springs more than 30 years ago. Back in 1990, they said it was […]
Update: GNV postpones festival, Tioga cancels fair
Nov 2, 2021
UPDATE (Friday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m.) The City of Gainesville announced Friday afternoon that it would postpone the Downtown Festival & Art Show scheduled to begin […]
Regional food drives collect for local, state aid
Nov 1, 2021
Multiple local organizations will host food drives this week and throughout November to support food pantries like Bread of the Mighty and Alan and Cathy Hitchcock […]
Bats are more than superheroes or vampires
Oct 31, 2021
When people think of bats, there’s plenty of fictionalized ideas that come to mind. From Batman the superhero detective to Dracula the spooky blood-sucking vampire, the […]
RTS to begin reducing route stops
Oct 29, 2021
Starting Monday the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) will temporarily reduce bus service due to decreased ridership and staffing shortages. The areas affected will […]
Booths available at 4-H sale this Saturday
Oct 27, 2021
The Horsey Yard Sale in Newberry on Saturday is not just for horse stuff anymore. Organizers of the fundraiser that benefits 4-H in Alachua County have […]
Community Calendar of Events – November 2021
Oct 27, 2021
If you have events you would like to submit to our calendar, please email editor@mainstreetdailynews.com Ongoing Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies Sept. 25, 2021 – […]
Baby gibbon receives new name
Oct 26, 2021
Following their recent online naming auction, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s baby gibbon now has a name—Cusa. To celebrate the first birthday of the SF […]
Haunted paddle event is a lesson in river respect
Oct 25, 2021
The trash monster will rear its ugly head as costumed paddlers make their way around a loop on the Santa Fe River on Thursday night. The […]
FWC: Now is the time to evict bats from your home
Oct 25, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other […]
The Fest returns for 19th year
Oct 24, 2021
The Fest three-day underground music event kicks off at 12 a.m. Friday at 18 venues throughout Gainesville and will feature musicians, comedians and professional wrestlers from […]
Book enthusiasts line the block in GNV
Oct 23, 2021
Armed with boxes, chairs, blankets and breakfast, bibliophiles mean business when it comes to the Friends of the Library book sale and lined entire city blocks […]
Tips for navigating a Gator-less Saturday
Oct 21, 2021
With the Gators football team off this weekend, organizations around Gainesville are stepping up to fill your Saturday, meaning residents may need to make some tough […]
Hippodrome offers view of MLK at The Mountaintop
Oct 20, 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is trying to decide whether to cut his moustache off. It is less than 24 hours before he will die, and […]