Local News

When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions

Mike Ridaught

Aug 13, 2020

With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors meeting approaching this Friday, several area head football coaches offered their thoughts on whether the […]

Government + Politics

County Commission cancels interlocal fire rescue agreement with Archer

Suzette Cook

Aug 12, 2020

The City of Archer has a year to figure out whether it will create its own fire department since Alachua County has canceled its interlocal service […]

Local Living

District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020

Along with the threat of a hurricane at the end of July, some portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District received copious rainfall — like Volusia […]

Local News

Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 indefinitely

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020

FDOT Traffic Alert The Florida Department of Transportation has informed Levy County that State Road 24 between CR 336 (Ellzey Church) and CR 345 in Rosewood […]

Education

Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st

Suzette Cook

Aug 12, 2020

The School Board of Alachua County has approved the reopening of public schools on August 31st and will move forward with the current plan that gives […]

Government + Politics

Updating Breaking News: GPD identifies hit and run victim

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020

The Gainesville Police Department has identified the scooter rider in the hit and run incident in the early morning hours of Monday August 10th. The victim, Juanita […]

Local News

Pedestrian killed on Highway 41 in Columbia County

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 12, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian fatality last night in Lake City. A semi tractor trailer was traveling north on US Highway 41 when a pedestrian […]

Education

The search for substitute teachers is in full swing

Suzette Cook

Aug 12, 2020

While details about the 2020-2021 school year are still being finalized in Alachua County, the search of substitute teachers is on. According to the Bureau of […]

Education

Wednesday school board meeting to be aired on Channel 12

Suzette Cook

Aug 11, 2020

The City of Gainesville and the Alachua County Commission have postponed a joint meeting to discuss COVID-19 with the University of Florida so that the School […]

Education

Bradford High School’s A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and seven college scholarship offers

Mike Ridaught

Aug 11, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on A’dontae Balfour of Bradford High School in Starke. Balfour will play football, basketball, and run track his senior year. His […]

Education

County commission wants Gainesville to give school board Channel 12 spot for reopening meeting

Suzette Cook

Aug 11, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners wants a joint meeting with the City of Gainesville and UF to be rescheduled so that the school board […]

Government + Politics

Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrest six suspects in year long investigation

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 11, 2020

The Levy County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 91 NE 131st Terrace in Williston last week that concluded the major portion of a […]

Business

Breaking News: District postpones water permit to add Nestle

Suzette Cook

Aug 11, 2020

The Suwannee River Water Management District voted on August 11th to table the vote on a permit that would allow the Seven Springs Water Company to […]

Government + Politics

Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 10, 2020

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office lost a trailblazing K-9 last week. Midnight, one of the original members of the K-9 unit, died last week at the […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 10, 2020

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two traffic homicides over the weekend. The first incident occurred at 5:18PM on Sunday when GPD officers answered […]

Business

Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look

Reggie Connell

Aug 10, 2020

Under the greatest of circumstances, finding a new job is a challenge. There is no easy way to gain employment except through the hard work and […]

Government + Politics

We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds

Suzette Cook

Aug 10, 2020

Alachua County small and medium businesses that are in compliance with the county COVID-19 Emergency Order can start applying for $15 million in CARES Act […]

Local News

Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 2020

GAINESVILLE – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Interstate 75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road (State Road 26) will remain closed Monday, August 10. The ramp was […]

Education

The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 9, 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: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. A controversial DL is coming to Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County says he’s not welcome. The president of […]

Education

Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 8, 2020

Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]

Local Living

Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]

Business

Aquatropics to the rescue

Suzette Cook

Aug 7, 2020

There are two creatures not for sale at Aquatropics tropical fish store in Gainesville – a Jack Dempsey fish and a freshwater fire eel. They […]

Government + Politics

Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 7, 2020

Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]

When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions

County Commission cancels interlocal fire rescue agreement with Archer

District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain

Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 indefinitely

Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st

Updating Breaking News: GPD identifies hit and run victim

Pedestrian killed on Highway 41 in Columbia County

The search for substitute teachers is in full swing

Wednesday school board meeting to be aired on Channel 12

Bradford High School’s A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and seven college scholarship offers

County commission wants Gainesville to give school board Channel 12 spot for reopening meeting

Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrest six suspects in year long investigation

Breaking News: District postpones water permit to add Nestle

Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14

Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect

Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look

We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds

Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed

The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020

In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act

Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month

Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month

Aquatropics to the rescue

Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week

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