Local News

Bell High School’s Aubrey Brown signs softball scholarship at Webber International University

Mike Ridaught

Jul 8, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 4-sport athlete Aubrey Brown of Bell High School. Brown played basketball, volleyball, softball, and ran cross country. She played in all […]

Government + Politics

Updating Developing News: Inmate contact tracing leads to more testing, 4 more COVID-19 cases reported at county jail

Suzette Cook

Jul 8, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office reports that 12 Alachua County Jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 and 22 more have been tested after being identified […]

Government + Politics

County manager proposes a roll back of millage rate

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 8, 2020

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman presented the 2021 budget message to the Board of County Commissioners on July 7th. Her presentation introduction was as follows: To […]

Government + Politics

Virtual horticulture program coming this month

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for July 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]

Local News

Breaking Overnight: Fatal two-car crash in Columbia County kills one, injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2020

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash last night at approximately 11:25 pm. on or near the intersection of US Highway 441 and NE Christie […]

Government + Politics

City of Gainesville, community organizations partner to host upcoming Census-A-Thon

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 7, 2020

With nearly 4 in 10 U.S. households yet to complete the 2020 Census, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, Greater Gainesville Chamber and the School Board […]

Government + Politics

County Commission’s special meeting addresses $46.9 million CARES Act funding plan

Suzette Cook

Jul 7, 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

A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University

Mike Ridaught

Jul 7, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Jarrett Jerrels of Chiefland High School. Jerrels played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track for the Indians. He was a 2nd Team All-state selection and defensive MVP for the Indians’ football team. Despite only […]

Education

Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High

Mike Ridaught

Jul 6, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Lucy Giebeig of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Last year as a junior she was a second team All-Area selection […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County Charter Review Commission announces four amendment proposals

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 6, 2020

On September 10, 2019, the Alachua County Commission appointed the 2019-20 Charter Review Commission (CRC). In the subsequent 9 months, the CRC held 16 meetings and […]

Covid-19

UF Health infectious diseases expert talks COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jul 6, 2020

Since participating in multiple clinical trials and the treatment of more than 150 COVID-19 patients at UF Shands Hospital, local infectious disease expert Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi […]

Government + Politics

8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County Jail

Suzette Cook

Jul 6, 2020

The Alachua County Department of the Jail announced that eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as five administrative employees and a nurse. According […]

Education

A blazing fastball sends Branford’s Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 6, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Brock Lewis of Branford High School. Brock was a two-sport athlete participating in football and baseball. In football he played linebacker […]

Local News

The GOOD news this week… 07-05-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 5, 2020

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

Education

After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College

Mike Ridaught

Jul 5, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Jason DeMartino of Trenton High School. DeMartino played basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter for the […]

Faith + Inspiration

The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world

Reggie Connell

Jul 5, 2020

Have you ever heard the story of Leonard Spencer? During the Boer War of 1899-1902 between the British Empire and the South African Republic, Leonard was […]

Local News

Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to responded to reports of a drive-by shooting in the area the 1900 block of SW 68th Terrace in Gainesville […]

Covid-19

In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 4, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, a local baseball player signed a major […]

Education

Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jul 4, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Job Winkel of Gainesville High School. Winkel was on the varsity swim team, the water polo team, and the club […]

Business

High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall

Suzette Cook

Jul 3, 2020

Autry Ellison says he has a big hand and he holds it up to show off a giant Atlantic white jumbo shrimp that is dangling above […]

Government + Politics

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 3, 2020

As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]

Education

Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]

Education

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Mike Ridaught

Jul 3, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]

Covid-19

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

Mainstreet Daily News

Jul 2, 2020

Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]

Bell High School’s Aubrey Brown signs softball scholarship at Webber International University

Updating Developing News: Inmate contact tracing leads to more testing, 4 more COVID-19 cases reported at county jail

County manager proposes a roll back of millage rate

Virtual horticulture program coming this month

Breaking Overnight: Fatal two-car crash in Columbia County kills one, injures two

City of Gainesville, community organizations partner to host upcoming Census-A-Thon

County Commission’s special meeting addresses $46.9 million CARES Act funding plan

A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University

Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High

Alachua County Charter Review Commission announces four amendment proposals

UF Health infectious diseases expert talks COVID-19

8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County Jail

A blazing fastball sends Branford’s Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship

The GOOD news this week… 07-05-2020

After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College

The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free world

Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two

In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks

Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School

High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall

GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks

Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract

A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship

Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order

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