Local News

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 12, 2020

Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]

Local News

County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

Suzette Cook

Mar 12, 2020

The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a set of fees and rules for events held at the County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry. […]

Local News

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Suzette Cook

Mar 12, 2020

On the same day that the Alachua Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to a whistle-blower ordinance, they also spelled out where they stand on anonymous […]

Local News

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus City of Gainesville officials are actively monitoring reports about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) as the numbers of Americans infected with the virus continues to rise. […]

Inspiration

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

Suzette Cook

Mar 11, 2020

There were two standing ovations offered by a crowd of 300 people at the March 10th Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet. Don […]

Education

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Mike Ridaught

Mar 11, 2020

Last night, the P.K. Yonge baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win in six innings at Eastside. The Blue Wave put the game away early with […]

Local News

Scam Alert: The 2020 Census

Suzette Cook

Mar 11, 2020

Alachua County Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Mark Sexton presented a Census scam to the Board of County Commissioners and said he wants all residents to […]

Local News

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 11, 2020

Tallahassee — The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including one person in Alachua County. According […]

Education

Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0

Mike Ridaught

Mar 10, 2020

Gainesville senior pitcher Alissa Humphrey tossed her third perfect game of the season on Friday night. The Jacksonville University signee struck out all 15 batters she […]

Local News

Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday

Reggie Connell

Mar 10, 2020

The town of High Springs was on high alert yesterday as troopers, deputies, and officers from multiple agencies, including the Alachua (ACSO) and Columbia County Sheriff’s […]

Local Living

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 10, 2020

Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]

Local News

Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus

Suzette Cook

Mar 9, 2020

If you approach the entrance of North Florida Emergency West facility on Newberry Road west of Oaks Mall you will first be greeted by a sign […]

Local Living

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]

Local News

Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]

Local News

Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus

Suzette Cook

Mar 9, 2020

The Florida Department of Health(FDOH) announced on March 7 a new presumptive positive case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida. The case is 180 miles […]

Local News

High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office looking for armed subjects

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2020

Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]

Education

How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship

Reggie Connell

Mar 7, 2020

The little town of Hawthorne is home to just over 1,500 residents and sits about 20 miles east of Gainesville near the intersection of SR-20 and […]

Local Living

ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 7, 2020

Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]

Local News

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 6, 2020

Gainesville Fire Rescue responded with ACFR units to a residential building fire today at 11:09 AM. Shortly after being dispatched, crews arrived on scene to find […]

Education

The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense

Reggie Connell

Mar 6, 2020

It looked like a light agenda. The School Board of Alachua County’s (SBAC) March 3rd meeting had all the earmarks of a light news day, but […]

Local Living

ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 6, 2020

Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]

Education

A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools

Suzette Cook

Mar 6, 2020

Ben Howort, Director of Programs and Curriculum Development at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding (RPCP) in Gainesville, challenged the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) […]

Local Living

CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 6, 2020

To all our Neighbors: Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]

Education

School Board: Where is the money?

Suzette Cook

Mar 5, 2020

School Board Member Dr. Gunnar Paulson did the math and according to him it does not add up. At the March 3 regular School Board of […]

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Scam Alert: The 2020 Census

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0

Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs

Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus

High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office looking for armed subjects

How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship

ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision

The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense

ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza

A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools

CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors

School Board: Where is the money?

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