Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park
Sep 22, 2020
After more than five hours of listening to citizens’ concerns over plans for an RV park, the Gilchrist County Commission opted to table the vote on […]
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Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park
After more than five hours of listening to citizens’ concerns over plans for an RV park, the Gilchrist County Commission opted to table the vote on […]
Newberry edges PK Yonge; Bell sweeps Fort White
Sep 22, 2020
Last night the Newberry Girl’s Volleyball team team defeated P.K. Yonge in five sets to improve to 6-2 on the season. Senior Paige Dinges led the […]
Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th
Sep 22, 2020
The 51st Annual NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals are set to take off Sept. 25th-27th at noon. The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association […]
Vote for Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and help them get a $25,000 grant
Sep 22, 2020
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm to help improve its community. […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Marion County kills Belleview woman
Sep 21, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident this morning at approximately 6:16 am in Marion County. According to the FHP incident report, an SUV was traveling […]
BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations
Sep 21, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct its virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, which begins at 11:30 a.m. and will recess after the morning agenda […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric
Sep 21, 2020
Clay Electric has awarded $11,000 to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for the restoration of the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. This grant is intended to help […]
Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt
Sep 21, 2020
The Shepherd Radio Network is a group of stations in Florida that features the “Christian Teach/Talk” format. Mike Gilland is the operations manager, and hosts a daily talk […]
Gap exists in post-game direction for athletes to limit spread of COVID-19
Sep 21, 2020
Alachua County high school athletes who leave the field or court after a game are receiving little to no instruction from the CDC or FHSAA on […]
Makai Johnson accounts for three touchdowns as Newberry holds on to beat Union County 28-21
Sep 21, 2020
The Sonic Drive-In Player-of-the-Game for Friday, September 18, is Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson accounted for three TDs as the Panthers built an early 15-0 lead […]
Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today
Sep 21, 2020
A public hearing to discuss the proposed RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County Commission […]
Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75
Sep 21, 2020
Traffic Alert: Interstate 75 in Alachua County may be a route to avoid this week. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close I-75 exit 382 […]
In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park
Sep 20, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to a second fire in […]
2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual
Sep 19, 2020
To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County
Sep 19, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote in this election, which […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action
Sep 19, 2020
COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]
Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man
Sep 19, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash this morning at approximately 3AM in Lake City. On US Highway 41, south of NW Guerdon Street, […]
Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21
Sep 18, 2020
It was billed as the High School Football game of the week, and it lived up to its stature. A speedy pace early was enough to […]
Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14
Sep 18, 2020
Santa Fe cut loose and bucked past Fort White 26-14 in a week three high school football game Friday night. Santa Fe’s upper hand showed as […]
Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0
Sep 18, 2020
The struggles continue for St. Francis Catholic Academy, falling to Quincy Munroe Day, and falling to 0-3 on the season. It was a quiet night for […]
County offers emergency text alerts for residents
Sep 18, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission creates and enforces new Emergency Orders in the midst of this pandemic. The goal of these Orders is […]
Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits
Sep 18, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Oct. 1 last month, delaying what some fear will be a wave […]
Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now
Sep 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]
Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies
Sep 18, 2020
The Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) currently has vacancies, including one alternate member. County residents with a knowledge of local history are encouraged to apply, and […]