Local Living

Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won’t back down

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 30, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Local Living

City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows

Suzette Cook

Apr 28, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission has locked in low fuel prices by voting to establish a fuel hedging policy. According to City Manager Lee Feldman, the unanimous […]

Inspiration

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

Suzette Cook

Apr 26, 2020

It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]

Local Living

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 25, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Business

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Apr 23, 2020

A year ago, the national average of price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $2.89 according to AAA. Today, that average has plunged to $1.792 […]

Local Living

Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 22, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Local Living

Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting a virtual “Party for the Planet.” They will be celebrating […]

Local Living

Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 21, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Education

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’

Suzette Cook

Apr 20, 2020

Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]

Local Living

Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 18, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Local Living

Archer plans for new playground and splash park

Suzette Cook

Apr 18, 2020

At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]

Business

EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

Suzette Cook

Apr 18, 2020

EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]

Education

Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall

Suzette Cook

Apr 17, 2020

Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]

Local Living

GRU lowers bills through September

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 16, 2020

For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]

Inspiration

Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Suzette Cook

Apr 15, 2020

Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]

Local Living

Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo

Staff Reports

Apr 14, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Local Living

Sesame Street offers Elmo’s Playdate to help kids connect in challenging times

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 14, 2020

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is airing a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time […]

Inspiration

Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 2020

Starting today (April 13th), Gainesville area restaurants will provide meals to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. The City of Gainesville […]

Local Living

Public outcry allows Madrina’s to reopen

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 13, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Faith + Inspiration

CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive

Suzette Cook

Apr 11, 2020

Pastor Gary Bracewell and his wife Linda like to have fun, and the Easter photo contest has been a tradition at their CLF Church in Newberry […]

Local Living

Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 11, 2020

Editor’s Note Mainstreet Daily News, in a collaboration with Noel Leroux, founder of Gainesville Downtown, is spotlighting downtown businesses to learn how each one is coping with […]

Faith + Inspiration

Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross

Suzette Cook

Apr 10, 2020

Westside Baptist Church Pastor David Chauncey wanted to put something together for his congregation this Easter weekend even though “we can’t come together as a church […]

Local Living

Several Alachua County restaurants offering Easter dinners to-go for a holiday meal like no other

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 10, 2020

The Easter dinner is as traditional as any holiday meal on the calendar. And although this will be an Easter like no other, there are restaurants […]

Inspiration

Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Apr 10, 2020

Palms Medical Group saw a huge success with their Easter Food Giveaway event! In a drive-thru style food pick up, 250 families were given hams, nonperishable […]

Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won’t back down

City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows

Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian

After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns!

Gauging gas prices in Alachua County

Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition

Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22

Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’

Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week

Archer plans for new playground and splash park

EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees

Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall

GRU lowers bills through September

Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers

Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo

Sesame Street offers Elmo’s Playdate to help kids connect in challenging times

Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants

Public outcry allows Madrina’s to reopen

CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive

Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time

Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross

Several Alachua County restaurants offering Easter dinners to-go for a holiday meal like no other

Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs

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