Local Living

Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 9, 2020

Alachua County is seeking applicants to fill one currently vacant position and four positions with terms that expire September 30th, 2020, on the Rural Concerns Advisory […]

Government + Politics

Virtual horticulture program coming this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for July 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]

Business

High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall

Suzette Cook

Jul 3, 2020

Autry Ellison says he has a big hand and he holds it up to show off a giant Atlantic white jumbo shrimp that is dangling above […]

Government + Politics

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]

Local Living

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 30, 2020

Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]

Business

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch a classic, National Lampoon’s Vacation! Celebration Pointe along with Gift […]

Business

‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville

Suzette Cook

Jun 19, 2020

Entrepreneur Suzanne Gilbert says opening an axe throwing bar in Gainesville is an “ax-cellent” and “ax-iting” new venture. The former marketing executive and professional poker player […]

Local Living

Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners

Suzette Cook

Jun 19, 2020

While passing through Micanopy on June 12th, Bobby Schlenz and his fiancée were involved in an accident that totaled their Dodge Ram and propelled their pup […]

Local Living

Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall

Suzette Cook

Jun 19, 2020

Drive-In Dude and Pop-up Movie Tour Founder Michael Silver had to close his event business based in Pensacola due to the pandemic. But the event planner […]

Local Living

AAA Survey: COVID-19 restrictions affected travel plans for 76% of Floridians

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

New research from AAA shows the coronavirus has impacted 2020 travel plans for 76 percent of Floridians. This is according to the results of the AAA Consumer PulseTM survey […]

Local Living

Garth Brooks concert event coming to Ocala drive-in screen

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 18, 2020

It looks like Tomorrow will Come after all. Country music legend Garth Brooks’ confirmed his one-night-only concert event will be coming to the Ocala Drive-In theater, and […]

Business

2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

The 2020 Spring Parade of Homes™ is kicking off this Saturday, June 20th at noon! Make plans to take a tour through the community. This year’s Spring Parade […]

Business

High Dive returning in July

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 17, 2020

To all the loyal High Dive fans out there… After more than 3 months of closure due to COVID-19, the time has come to announce […]

Business

Regal Cinemas reopening July 10

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 16, 2020

Regal announces plans for the reopening of theatres starting Friday, July 10. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures based on […]

Local Living

Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21

Suzette Cook

Jun 12, 2020

Two local venues for shows and concerts are sponsoring a pop-up movie tour next week at the Oaks Mall. Pat Lavery, owner of Glory Days Presents! […]

Local Living

Cedar Key History Museum reopens

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 12, 2020

The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]

Local Living

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

Health

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]

Local Living

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]

Local Living

Theater returns to High Springs!

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]

Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee

Virtual horticulture program coming this month

High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville

Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners

Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall

AAA Survey: COVID-19 restrictions affected travel plans for 76% of Floridians

Garth Brooks concert event coming to Ocala drive-in screen

2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend

High Dive returning in July

Regal Cinemas reopening July 10

Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21

Cedar Key History Museum reopens

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

Theater returns to High Springs!

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3

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