From our Mainstreet family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays
Dec 25, 2020
In 1863 poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words of a hymn still sung today. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols […]
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From our Mainstreet family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays
In 1863 poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words of a hymn still sung today. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols […]
UF star forward Johnson to spend Christmas at home
Dec 24, 2020
University of Florida junior forward Keyontae Johnson was released from the hospital this week and will spend Christmas at home with his family. The 2020 Southeastern […]
Alachua County adult ICU beds now 90 percent occupied
Dec 24, 2020
Florida’s Agency for The Health Care Administration (AHCA) is reporting that of the 308 adult ICU beds available in Alachua County hospitals on Christmas Eve, only […]
Country Kitchen in Newberry to close Dec. 29
Dec 24, 2020
Country Kitchen owner Lajuanna Jones’ favorite order to serve up is a concoction she calls Tony’s Slop. It’s a combination of a choice of meat, hash […]
Moderna vaccinations begin for health care employees at UF Health in Gainesville
Dec 23, 2020
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida Health faculty and staff today began receiving a vaccine developed by Moderna, the second of two authorized vaccines upon which rest the […]
The gift of memories is right at your fingertips
Dec 23, 2020
If you click on your photo library and start scrolling through the images, it probably won’t take long to see a reminder that 2020 was a […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce holiday schedules
Dec 23, 2020
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on December […]
Updating Breaking News: Multi-vehicle collision in Alachua County kills Trenton man
Dec 23, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle-collision yesterday at approximately 4:52 pm in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Gainesville
Dec 23, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the 2100 block of NE Waldo Road on Saturday. After arriving, […]
AAA warns of aggressive holiday driving and offers advice for dealing with road rage
Dec 22, 2020
Tensions could be higher than normal on the roadways this holiday season, due to the combination of everyday stress, the pandemic and the holiday season itself. […]
Hawthorne girls remain unbeaten; face Atlantic in the Battle of the Island finals today
Dec 22, 2020
Girls: Hawthorne 53, Potter’s House 36 The defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls’ basketball team were in action at the Battle on the Island at Ridgeview […]
Marion County Sheriff’s Office keeps “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Dec 22, 2020
Some things are pandemic-proof. The deputies at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition last Thursday by purchasing gifts for […]
UF Health chief epidemiologist debunks common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Dec 22, 2020
Here is a link to the UF Health COVID-19 website, for more information about the vaccine: https://coronavirus.ufhealth.org/vaccinations/ As the new vaccines developed to combat COVID-19 begin to […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part Five): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
Dec 21, 2020
Before spending the last 100 days researching and investigating human trafficking in North Central Florida, I thought it was primarily a big city problem. Before interviewing […]
Alachua police keep “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Dec 21, 2020
Some traditions are pandemic-proof. The officers at the Alachua Police Department kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition this weekend by purchasing gifts for kids, […]
Future looks bright for Hawthorne football in 2021
Dec 21, 2020
Last week the Hawthorne football team advanced to its first football state championship game in school history, and even though the Hornets lost to Baker, 27-14, […]
TOP story of 2020: UF doctor’s discovery used on every continent to battle COVID-19 spread
Dec 21, 2020
In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF Health Anesthesiologist Dr. Bruce Spiess says he woke up in the middle of the night with an epiphany […]
Blue Wave wins Lake Area Tournament; COVID-19 mars SAMCO Classic at Trenton
Dec 21, 2020
The P.K. Yonge boys basketball team was awarded the Lake Area McDonald’s Christmas Tournament title. The Blue Wave finished 2-0 at the 3-day tournament hosted by […]
NASA shares how to watch Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction: Best view since Middle Ages
Dec 21, 2020
Stargazers get ready for a nice treat as we are about to witness a super-rare planetary alignment not seen for almost 800 years. Our solar system’s […]
In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, UF Health, and Alachua County
Dec 20, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Hawthorne Hornets came one win away from its […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Umatilla man
Dec 19, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 am on Friday in Marion County. According to the FHP report, A tractor-trailer, driven by […]
Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, Hawthorne, and Santa Fe land in top 20
Dec 19, 2020
The top-ranked team in The Prep Zone Power Poll is still Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville). The Class 3A Tigers (7-0) solidified their hold on the top spot […]
Gas prices decline two cents in Florida
Dec 18, 2020
Florida gas prices are drifting lower, after reaching a 2-month high of $2.16 per gallon more than a week ago. Prices at the pump declined an average of 2 cents per gallon […]
COVID-19 testing: We’ve come a long way
Dec 18, 2020
The parking garage at UF Health Springhill was a different scene back in April when COVID-19 testing was new to Alachua County and test results took […]