Local News

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

While planning a return to school next week, Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages all our neighbors to put safety first. Emergency responders from Gainesville Fire Rescue will […]

Government + Politics

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

Aug 25, 2020

The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville receives grant from AARP

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

The City of Gainesville Office of Strategic Initiatives has been awarded a $10,000 Community Challenge grant from AARP for its Online Civic Hackathon, “How do we […]

Education

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Suzette Cook

Aug 24, 2020

Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]

Local Living

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s […]

Government + Politics

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 23, 2020

Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 22, 2020

It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: An Alachua County election worker tested positive for COVID-19 […]

Education

Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 22, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Amariaun Dallas of Bronson High School. Dallas will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

An Alachua County election worker who worked at the High Springs Civic Center (Precinct 20) during the 2020 Primary Election tested positive for COVID-19. The […]

Government + Politics

GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive

Suzette Cook

Aug 21, 2020

Members of a local Gainesville social media group are calling for protests outside Gainesville Regional Utilities office, and posting claims that their “recent GRU bill […]

Business

Wawa honors growth in Gainesville with doubleheader grand opening of two stores

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of two stores in Gainesville, with the first location at 2305 NW 13th Street offering a full-service traditional format with […]

Inspiration

“The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

North Central Florida residents showed once again why they are one of the most philanthropic communities through their participation in The Amazing Give. The Community Foundation […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 21, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to complaints of individuals driving around while waving firearms near the 1400 block of NW 6th Street earlier this week. […]

Education

Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season

Mike Ridaught

Aug 21, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Spencer will play football and baseball for the Wolves this season. Spencer, who […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County injures one

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash this morning at approximately 10:45 am in on Interstate 75 (SR 93) in Columbia County. Both vehicles were traveling […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: Overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County causing delays

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

Update: All southbound lanes have been reopened, according to the FHP. Columbia County – An overturned tractor trailer at the 411 mile marker of southbound I-75 […]

Government + Politics

Poe Springs Park closing in September

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 20, 2020

Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]

Education

Williston High School’s Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land him a college scholarship in 2020

Mike Ridaught

Aug 20, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Tiger Days of Williston High School. Days will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]

Health

Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online ‘Living Your Dreams’ series

Suzette Cook

Aug 19, 2020

Florida School of Massage Director Bob Lee is watching the data about COVID-19 very closely and based on FSM’s criteria, he says it’s not time to […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

In another incident of a growing trend of shots fired and shootings, officers from the Gainesville Police department responded to calls of shots fired and an armed […]

Health

UF named new member of prestigious Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

When Sridharan Gururangan, FRCP, joined the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of neurosurgery in 2016, he had a big goal for the university: become a […]

Local Living

Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 19, 2020

A rising Buchholz High School sophomore is one of just 54 students across the nation who have a shot at having their artwork turned into a […]

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Gainesville receives grant from AARP

School Board facing fiscal emergency

Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September

County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan

The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020

In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide

Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in 2020

Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight

Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive

Wawa honors growth in Gainesville with doubleheader grand opening of two stores

“The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020

Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live

Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County injures one

Traffic Alert: Overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County causing delays

Poe Springs Park closing in September

Williston High School’s Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land him a college scholarship in 2020

Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online ‘Living Your Dreams’ series

Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public

UF named new member of prestigious Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium

Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public

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