Grim milestone: Florida sets new daily COVID-19 record
Jan 2, 2021
Late Saturday the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reported a record 21,015 new COVID-19 cases for Dec. 31, continuing the recent surge. Alachua County’s COVID-19 Recovery […]
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Grim milestone: Florida sets new daily COVID-19 record
Late Saturday the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reported a record 21,015 new COVID-19 cases for Dec. 31, continuing the recent surge. Alachua County’s COVID-19 Recovery […]
Gainesville man dies after being struck by truck in Newberry pasture
Jan 2, 2021
An 81-year-old Gainesville man died in a pasture off W. Newberry Road after being struck by truck driven by an 85-year-old Newberry man. According to the […]
COVID-19 vaccine developers battle disease, public perception
Jan 2, 2021
Dr. Amy Givler, 62, a family medicine doctor in Monroe, La., decided early in the COVID-19 pandemic that she wanted to participate in a vaccine trial […]
Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Columbia County
Jan 1, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol has notified the next of kin of a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality crash victim that occurred on Friday in Columbia County near […]
St. Francis Catholic hosts Florida Get Down Holiday Basketball Shootout
Jan 1, 2021
Today through Sunday, St. Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville will be hosting the Florida Get Down Holiday Basketball Showcase. The 3-day boys high school basketball event […]
Local hospital asks community to keep the lights on
Jan 1, 2021
North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) and HCA Healthcare are inviting the community to help salute health care workers by leaving holiday lights up until at […]
Top 10 high school sports moments of 2020
Dec 31, 2020
At first thought, you might ask yourself if a top 10 sports list for 2020 is even possible since we’ve been living during a pandemic for […]
The stories you cared about most in 2020
Dec 31, 2020
After many months of planning, a ‘Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News‘ post officially launched this community news website on March 2, 2020. In that launch post […]
County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020
Dec 31, 2020
David Baldacci’s thriller “Walk the Wire” and Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal “How to Be an Antiracist” topped the Alachua County Library District’s 2020 checkout lists. In total, library patrons borrowed […]
Oklahoma starts fast, rolls past Florida in Cotton Bowl
Dec 30, 2020
The Florida football team needed a fast start against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl to help overcome the loss of several key offensive players. Instead, the […]
Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs
Dec 30, 2020
When visitors of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville purchase their tickets to enter the facility, they choose where to donate 25 cents of […]
FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate
Dec 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida enters Phase 2, the number of cases in the state continues to surge. The Florida Department of Health’s daily […]
U.S. reports first case of COVID variant
Dec 30, 2020
A Colorado man in his 20s tested positive for the highly infectious virus strain first reported in the United Kingdom, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. State […]
Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Dec 29, 2020
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park
Dec 29, 2020
A 40-year-old woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint while walking on a path along 122th Street on Dec. 28th. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination
Dec 29, 2020
North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]
FWC files charges in deadly Boating Under the Influence case
Dec 28, 2020
TAMPA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office today announced that charges have been filed against Andrew Joseph […]
Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church
Dec 28, 2020
An 80-year-old Newberry resident returned home from church on Dec. 13th to discover she was a victim of burglary. Wanda Laird said she when she arrived […]
Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series
Dec 28, 2020
Throughout winter break, Alachua County Public Schools is releasing winter concerts from area schools for all to enjoy from the comfort of home. Music teachers throughout […]
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65
Dec 28, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]
Local basketball teams hit the courts this week during winter break
Dec 28, 2020
This week several area girls and boys basketball teams will be participating in holiday tournaments. Bronson High School is hosting a round robin girls and boys […]
Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident
Dec 27, 2020
A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]
Gators grab nominations for major awards
Dec 26, 2020
Christmas came early for Florida Gators star quarterback Kyle Trask as he became the fifth player in school history to make the Heisman finalist list. He […]
Trinity Christian tops 2020 The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness
Dec 26, 2020
GAINESVILLE — A high school football season that was once in doubt has come to an end. And just like every other year in Florida, eight […]