Local News

Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 18, 2020

Educators and individuals who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students can apply for a North Florida Golden Grant. This […]

Government + Politics

Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair

Suzette Cook

Nov 18, 2020

Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]

Education

Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship

Mike Ridaught

Nov 18, 2020

This past Sunday, the Oak Hall Girls’ cross country team won the Class 1A state championship. The Lady Eagles defeated Cambridge Christian in a tie breaker […]

Government + Politics

Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]

Business

University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 17, 2020

With its flagship hospital already ranked the best in Florida, University of Florida Health has earned two more distinctions: It is No. 12 on Forbes’ list […]

Business

Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]

Local News

Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players

Suzette Cook

Nov 17, 2020

Disc golf enthusiast Gary Blanton says that he has made a lot of friends competing in disc golf tournaments and practicing with teams throughout Alachua County. […]

Government + Politics

Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

On November 16th at approximately 1AM, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews from Stations 1 and 3 responded to a residential house fire. At the scene, crews […]

Education

Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason

Mike Ridaught

Nov 16, 2020

Buchholz 46, Creekside 13 On Friday night at Citizen’s Field, the Buchholz football team defeated visiting Creekside (St. Johns), 46-13, in the Class 7A state playoffs. […]

Health

Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels

Suzette Cook

Nov 16, 2020

Florida’s daily report of COVID-19 positive cases for the month of November range from a low of 2,670 daily cases reported on Nov. 1st to 9,928 […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Budget Department wins award

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Alachua County is honored to announce that the Budget and Fiscal Services Department was recognized with two prestigious awards for their countywide […]

Government + Politics

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 16, 2020

Alachua County is advertising a Call-to-Artists for an outdoor sculpture for Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center. Submittals are due to Alachua County Procurement by Wednesday, January 13, […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Eta makes landfall in Cedar Key The Alachua County […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 15, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday at approximately 7PM on Interstate 10 in Suwanee County. According to the FHP report, A Jeep Grand Cherokee, […]

Education

Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

The Hilliard Red Flashes rallied from an eight point deficit in the fourth quarter, and then used a touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime to defeat […]

Education

Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 14, 2020

The Gadsden County Jaguars put on an offensive and defensive clinic, shutting out the Santa FeRaiders 38-0 in the first round of the postseason Friday night. […]

Education

Bradford’s second half surge dooms Keystone Heights 40-14 in first round of playoffs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

The Bradford Tornadoes took a 6-0 lead into halftime, but then broke the game wide open with 34 second half points to pound the Keystone Heights […]

Education

Suwannee rallies past Parker to advance; Branford shocked by Fort White

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

Suwannee 14, Parker 7 The Parker Braves took a 7-0 halftime lead, but could not hold it as the Suwannee Bulldogs rallied in the second half […]

Education

Columbia shuts out Ponte Vedra

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

The Columbia Tigers won their third straight game 14-0 shutout win against the Ponte Vedra Sharks. Touchdowns in the first and second quarters by the Tigers […]

Education

Union County blasts blasts Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

The Union County Tigers scored 35 points in the first half and cruised to a 42-0 win over the Bell Bulldogs to advance to the next […]

Education

Buchholz Bobcats advance, Hurricane season ends

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

Buchholz 53, Creekside Knights 23 The Buchholz Bobcats scored four touchdowns in the first half and never looked back, routing the Creekside Knights 46-13 in the first […]

Education

Hawthorne blanks Chiefland 40-0

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

The Hawthorne Hornets relied on 20 first half points, and a smothering defense to defeat the Chiefland Indians in the first round of postseason action Friday […]

Education

Bronson, Chiefland eliminated from playoffs

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 13, 2020

Wildwood 40, Bronson 0 The Wildwood Wildcats scored four first half touchdowns and never looked back in advancing to the second round of the playoffs with […]

Business

County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe

Suzette Cook

Nov 13, 2020

Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]

Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students

Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair

Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship

Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County

University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces

Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight

Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players

Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire

Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason

Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels

Alachua County Budget Department wins award

Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture

In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two

Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime

Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe

Bradford’s second half surge dooms Keystone Heights 40-14 in first round of playoffs

Suwannee rallies past Parker to advance; Branford shocked by Fort White

Columbia shuts out Ponte Vedra

Union County blasts blasts Bell

Buchholz Bobcats advance, Hurricane season ends

Hawthorne blanks Chiefland 40-0

Bronson, Chiefland eliminated from playoffs

County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe

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