Local News

Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

Suzette Cook

Jun 27, 2020

A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 27, 2020

It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]

Education

Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

Mike Ridaught

Jun 27, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Danny Ramirez of the Gainesville High School swimming and water polo teams. Ramirez was a team captain and played whole defender […]

Government + Politics

“Here you go, have a face mask”

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]

Business

West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer

Suzette Cook

Jun 26, 2020

More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]

Local News

UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand telemedicine services and equipment among […]

Government + Politics

Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 26, 2020

As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Land Use Subcommittee and Vice Chair of […]

Business

Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]

Health

COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]

Health

UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 25, 2020

Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]

Education

Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 25, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Reagan Hudson of Chiefland High School. Hudson played volleyball for the Indians, and was also on the varsity weightlifting, and track […]

Education

Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

Mike Ridaught

Jun 24, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Will Horvath of Gainesville High School. Horvath was on the varsity swim team and the water polo team at GHS. This […]

Local News

GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 24, 2020

Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded Monday afternoon to a two-car crash with injuries near the intersection of SW 11th Street and 2nd Avenue. The Combined Communications […]

Government + Politics

There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 24, 2020

The Alachua County Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking Child Advocate Volunteers and is hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. or […]

Government + Politics

Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]

Health

UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

For years, evidence has shown the negative effects that smoking cigarettes has on cancer patients’ health outcomes, but sometimes quitting is easier said than done. Now […]

Business

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Suzette Cook

Jun 23, 2020

When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch a classic, National Lampoon’s Vacation! Celebration Pointe along with Gift […]

Business

Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 23, 2020

The May sales report is in and the data is sending mixed signals. May 2020 sales are down 28% compared to May 2019. “Even though closings […]

Government + Politics

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 22, 2020

The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20. Additionally, any voter who desires to change his or her party affiliation must […]

Local News

Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 22, 2020

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a large block party in Waldo at approximately 3:00am on June 21st at the 14000 block […]

Government + Politics

County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 22, 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… 06-21-2020

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 21, 2020

Here are 10 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!

Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19

In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases

Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School

“Here you go, have a face mask”

West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer

UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients

Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program

Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee

Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy

COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend

UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country

Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it’s all in a high school career for Chiefland High School’s Reagan Hudson

Horvath’s 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence

GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville

There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today

Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement

UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke

Got coins? Local businesses might need them

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation

Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report

Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County

Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another

County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items

The GOOD news this week… 06-21-2020

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