Local News

Developing News: 112 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Columbia Correctional Institution

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

The Florida Department of Health announced today that 112 inmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) in Lake City tested positive for COVID-19. “The Department […]

Covid-19

Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Mobile Testing Unit provides 878 free COVID-19 tests in the community

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

On May 21st, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) initiated a COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit which consisted of GFR’s Community Resource Para-Medicine (CPR) Program Coordinator Ariella Bak, CRP […]

Covid-19

UF Health pediatrician gives guidance on new inflammatory syndrome in children

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 13, 2020

There is now another reason to pay even closer attention to a child’s fever. A temperature spike may be an indication of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in […]

Covid-19

BOCC to discuss millage rate adoption, $1M for the arts, COVID-19 updates

Suzette Cook

Jul 13, 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

Chiefland High’s Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics

Mike Ridaught

Jul 13, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Luke Reidy of the Chiefland High School baseball team. In his final game in a Chiefland uniform on March 10th, Reidy […]

Business

West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer

Suzette Cook

Jul 12, 2020

Villages of West End residents went door-to-door on Saturday (July12th) to hand out notices of a community meeting on Monday. “STOP West End Golf Course Rezoning,” […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week…07-12-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2020

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

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed by collision with pickup truck in Suwannee County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 12, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 1 AM today near the intersection of 216th Street and 51st Drive in Suwanee County. […]

Education

Hailey Pope heading to Santa Fe College after three-sport success at Bell High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 12, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Hailey Pope of Bell High School. Pope played softball, volleyball and soccer for the Lady Bulldogs. She participated in the Beta, […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 11, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Two fatal crashes in Columbia County claim the lives of two Lake city residents, the Alachua County […]

Education

Bell High’s Maddy Sapp combines volleyball skills with 4.3 GPA to embody the role of student-athlete

Mike Ridaught

Jul 11, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior is Maddy Sapp of Bell High School. Sapp is an outside/middle blocker for the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team. She was a Gainesville Sun […]

Local News

Breaking News: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 10, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash today at approximately 11:45 AM near the intersection of SW Bascom Norris Drive and SW Mary Ethel Lane […]

Covid-19

Developing News: School board member says some parents are rejecting COVID-19 waiver

Suzette Cook

Jul 10, 2020

Alachua County School Board Member Tina Certain says at least three parents have called her asking about a new COVID-19 waiver. “Football and cheerleader practice is […]

Faith + Inspiration

Pastors lead Prayer Walk through Newberry

Suzette Cook

Jul 10, 2020

A coalition of pastors led about 100 community members through the quiet streets of Newberry on Sunday, July 5th with one common goal: Praying on-sight with […]

Covid-19

Alachua County School District reaches out to parents about fall re-opening

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 10, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools has sent emails, phone messages and texts to all families with information about their educational options for the fall of 2020 and […]

Education

Oelrich hopes to win a state championship at Newberry before heading to Rollins College in 2021

Mike Ridaught

Jul 10, 2020

Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Grace Oelrich of Newberry High School. Oelrich is a middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team. Last year, she finished […]

Health

UF College of Medicine awarded new pediatric rheumatology fellowship

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Jul 10, 2020

Seven states do not have any pediatric rheumatologists. Florida is more fortunate, with about 17. But health experts say that relative abundance is hardly adequate in […]

Education

Bell High School’s Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 9, 2020

Beginning today and continuing throughout the month of July, we turn our attention from our Senior Spotlights, which honored the Class of 2020, to our Rising […]

Government + Politics

Supervisor of Elections: 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots requested by Alachua County voters

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 9, 2020

More than 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 Primary Election are being mailed to Alachua County voters. Voters who signed up to receive a vote-by-mail […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 9, 2020

Alachua County is seeking applicants to fill one currently vacant position and four positions with terms that expire September 30th, 2020, on the Rural Concerns Advisory […]

Government + Politics

County Commission and Sheriff Darnell will discuss police reform at July 10th meeting

Suzette Cook

Jul 9, 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

Columbia High’s Minson and Thomas sign baseball scholarships to to play at the next level

Mike Ridaught

Jul 9, 2020

Seniors Lance Minson and Hunter Thomas of the Columbia High baseball team won’t get a chance to defend their multiple district titles due to Covid-19. However, the […]

Local News

Gainesville Fire Rescue extracts trapped driver from overturned vehicle in two-car crash

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 9, 2020

Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to several 911 calls regarding a two-car motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning. Bystanders reported that one person was entrapped inside of their […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Commission unanimously approves $46.9 million CARES Act plan

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 8, 2020

At their meeting yesterday, the Alachua County Commission discussed the $46.9 million in Federal CARES Act dollars coming to Alachua County. They unanimously approved the expenditure […]

Developing News: 112 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Columbia Correctional Institution

Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Mobile Testing Unit provides 878 free COVID-19 tests in the community

UF Health pediatrician gives guidance on new inflammatory syndrome in children

BOCC to discuss millage rate adoption, $1M for the arts, COVID-19 updates

Chiefland High’s Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics

West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer

The GOOD news this week…07-12-2020

Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed by collision with pickup truck in Suwannee County

Hailey Pope heading to Santa Fe College after three-sport success at Bell High School

In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID

Bell High’s Maddy Sapp combines volleyball skills with 4.3 GPA to embody the role of student-athlete

Breaking News: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man

Developing News: School board member says some parents are rejecting COVID-19 waiver

Pastors lead Prayer Walk through Newberry

Alachua County School District reaches out to parents about fall re-opening

Oelrich hopes to win a state championship at Newberry before heading to Rollins College in 2021

UF College of Medicine awarded new pediatric rheumatology fellowship

Bell High School’s Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship

Supervisor of Elections: 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots requested by Alachua County voters

Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee

County Commission and Sheriff Darnell will discuss police reform at July 10th meeting

Columbia High’s Minson and Thomas sign baseball scholarships to to play at the next level

Gainesville Fire Rescue extracts trapped driver from overturned vehicle in two-car crash

Alachua County Commission unanimously approves $46.9 million CARES Act plan

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