Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals
Dec 2, 2020
Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]
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Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals
Alachua County has already disbursed more than $13.6 million in CARES Act funds to 3,450 Alachua County households and estimates that the total will reach more […]
Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, and Hawthorne land in top 10 of preseason poll
Dec 2, 2020
After one of the longest off-seasons in memory, boys high school basketball is back. The state championships were completed last March just before COVID-19 caused a […]
UF vets use novel treatment to save Louie, the trailblazing seahorse
Dec 2, 2020
Louie the seahorse is back home in his 45-gallon saltwater tank and doing swimmingly, thanks to innovative treatment at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for […]
Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties
Dec 1, 2020
Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will receive recognition this week in two ceremonies to honor their ultimate sacrifice to the FHP and the citizens they serve. […]
All Aboard: Kirby Farm Christmas Train ride brings on the joy when we need it most
Dec 1, 2020
Hot cocoa, a vintage Ferris wheel, busy elves wrapping gifts, wafts of steam rising above a 100-year-old locomotive, boiled peanuts, fresh made cotton candy, a magic […]
Buchholz loses epic battle; Columbia, Hawthorne advance while Union County’s upset bid falls short
Dec 1, 2020
Niceville 38, Buchholz 35 The high school football season came to an end on Friday night for the Buchholz Bobcats, but not without a fight against […]
New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties
Dec 1, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]
Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources
Dec 1, 2020
The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: The Johnson Dock and […]
UF given 27,000 acres of land for conservation, outdoor classroom and laboratory
Nov 30, 2020
More than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in Florida’s southern Osceola County has been gifted to the University of Florida to protect one of the […]
Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting
Nov 30, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting call on Sunday, November 29th at approximately 1:46 AM. GPD officers found two persons that were shot in […]
Breaking News Overnight: Dunnellon man killed in one vehicle crash in Marion County
Nov 30, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night that occurred at approximately 10 pm in Marion County. According to the FHP report, a 21-year-old Dunnellon […]
Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases
Nov 30, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Florida are expected to reach more than one million later today (Nov. 30th). And while Alachua County cases are not the highest […]
Breaking News Overnight: Gainesville woman killed in one vehicle crash in Alachua County
Nov 29, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 2:30 am in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a Hyundai Santa Fe was […]
In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes
Nov 29, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers advance to the […]
Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County
Nov 28, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash last night at approximately 7:40 PM in Dixie County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]
Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals
Nov 27, 2020
All seemed lost after the Columbia Tigers lost five games in a row to begin their season, but then their fortune made a 180-degree turn after […]
Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals
Nov 27, 2020
The Hawthorne Hornets have relied on patience, opportunistic offense and a smothering defense this season. And in the regional finals against the Wildwood Wildcats, it was […]
Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35
Nov 27, 2020
The Niceville Eagles remained unbeaten with a thrilling 38-35 double overtime victory against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was an impressive season for the Buchholz. After a 35-14 […]
Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7
Nov 27, 2020
The Madison County Cowboys scored 12 fourth quarter points en route to an 18-7 victory over the Union County Tigers Friday night in the Class 1-A Region […]
High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction
Nov 27, 2020
The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]
County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act
Nov 27, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Special Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1:30 p.m. The Commission will discuss the Alachua County CARES Act. […]
City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status
Nov 26, 2020
The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]
Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Nov 25, 2020
Updated Today: Ocala police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the November 19th incident in which a fleeing suspect shot at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper […]
Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night
Nov 25, 2020
One of the best high school football playoff games in the state will be held at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville this Friday night. The Buchholz Bobcats […]