GRUCom sends Alachua County $1.6M bill for emergency system use
Jan 5, 2021
Alachua County must pay the City of Gainesville $1.6 million to cover subscriber fees for the trunked radio system or lose access to the public communications […]
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GRUCom sends Alachua County $1.6M bill for emergency system use
Alachua County must pay the City of Gainesville $1.6 million to cover subscriber fees for the trunked radio system or lose access to the public communications […]
Police looking for man suspected of 10 robberies
Jan 5, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GDP) and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) are asking the public to help identify and find a robbery suspect they consider […]
Authorities identify remains found in Gilchrist County
Jan 5, 2021
Authorities have identified the remains found Saturday in northeast Gilchrist County as 37-year-old Jessica Bradshaw. Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as a white female […]
Movie screens remain empty in Alachua County
Jan 5, 2021
Cineworld announced on Oct. 5th that more than 500 Regal Cinema screens across the United States would temporarily close. Three days later, it happened, and all […]
Levy County opens vaccine registration
Jan 4, 2021
Reservations for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are now open to Levy County residents age 65 and older. Florida Department of Health (FDOH) made the announcement Monday […]
Two juveniles dead, adult injured in Hawthorne shooting
Jan 4, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff deputies are currently on scene at 16331 SE CR 2082 in Hawthorne in response to a 911 call received at 4:35 p.m. regarding […]
Newberry football alumni continue annual tradition
Jan 4, 2021
They’re not sure how it starts, but right after they ring in the new year, word gets out. The next thing you know, a couple of […]
County commission to talk radio system and budget at Tuesday meeting
Jan 4, 2021
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. Two items are currently on the […]
Human remains discovered in Gilchrist County
Jan 3, 2021
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) confirmed the discovery of human remains found on a property on Saturday in the northeast section of Gilchrist County. According […]
Gainesville man dies after being struck by truck in Newberry pasture
Jan 2, 2021
An 81-year-old Gainesville man died in a pasture off W. Newberry Road after being struck by truck driven by an 85-year-old Newberry man. According to the […]
Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Columbia County
Jan 1, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol has notified the next of kin of a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality crash victim that occurred on Friday in Columbia County near […]
Local hospital asks community to keep the lights on
Jan 1, 2021
North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) and HCA Healthcare are inviting the community to help salute health care workers by leaving holiday lights up until at […]
The stories you cared about most in 2020
Dec 31, 2020
After many months of planning, a ‘Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News‘ post officially launched this community news website on March 2, 2020. In that launch post […]
County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020
Dec 31, 2020
David Baldacci’s thriller “Walk the Wire” and Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal “How to Be an Antiracist” topped the Alachua County Library District’s 2020 checkout lists. In total, library patrons borrowed […]
Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs
Dec 30, 2020
When visitors of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville purchase their tickets to enter the facility, they choose where to donate 25 cents of […]
FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate
Dec 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida enters Phase 2, the number of cases in the state continues to surge. The Florida Department of Health’s daily […]
Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Dec 29, 2020
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park
Dec 29, 2020
A 40-year-old woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint while walking on a path along 122th Street on Dec. 28th. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination
Dec 29, 2020
North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]
Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church
Dec 28, 2020
An 80-year-old Newberry resident returned home from church on Dec. 13th to discover she was a victim of burglary. Wanda Laird said she when she arrived […]
Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series
Dec 28, 2020
Throughout winter break, Alachua County Public Schools is releasing winter concerts from area schools for all to enjoy from the comfort of home. Music teachers throughout […]
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65
Dec 28, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]
Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident
Dec 27, 2020
A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]
Gators grab nominations for major awards
Dec 26, 2020
Christmas came early for Florida Gators star quarterback Kyle Trask as he became the fifth player in school history to make the Heisman finalist list. He […]