In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
Aug 30, 2020
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
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In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs
It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]
Planting a church that will plant churches
Aug 30, 2020
There are more than 100 Christian churches in Gainesville. Is there a need for at least one more? Church planter Randy Kemmerer thinks so. “New church […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal crash on Hawthorne Road in Alachua County kills one, injures two
Aug 30, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash last night at approximately 10:30 pm on SR-20 (SE Hawthorne Road) in Alachua County. The driver, a 28-year-old […]
UF Health accepts major donation of personal protective equipment from Cox Business
Aug 29, 2020
UF Health Shands Hospital accepted a major donation this week of nearly 100,00 face masks from Cox Business Florida & Georgia. This donation provides essential […]
Roundtree will hold the line for the Wolves on offense and defense
Aug 29, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Tylan Roundtree of Saint Francis Catholic Academy. Roundtree will participate in football and track and field during his senior season. […]
Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus?
Aug 29, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools are back in session beginning August 31st. The Alachua County Public Works Department would like to remind drivers about laws concerning stopped […]
Day trip: Universal’s response to the pandemic different from Disney’s
Aug 29, 2020
More character interactions, a squirt of hand sanitizer before you enter each ride or attraction and no reservations required are a few of the differences that […]
UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates
Aug 28, 2020
Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]
Bronson High’s Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020
Aug 28, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Xavier Guyton of Bronson High School. Guyton will participate in football, basketball, and weightlifting during his senior year. Last year […]
Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale
Aug 28, 2020
Small, single-vaccine clinical trials may not provide sufficient evidence that a COVID-19 vaccine is effective enough to provide significant protection, writes a group of World Health […]
Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress
Aug 28, 2020
Gilchrist County neighbors of Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground say that problems with pollution, loud music, drugs, alcohol, strangers wandering onto their properties and traffic jams blocking […]
Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks
Aug 28, 2020
With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the western U.S., millions of Americans are facing […]
Penguin math
Aug 28, 2020
During harsh Antarctic winters, temperatures can drop to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit with winds up to 87 miles per hour. To stay warm, emperor penguins squeeze […]
Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children’s mental health services
Aug 28, 2020
A grant that has provided more than $2 million for mental health services for children in four high-needs Alachua County public schools will be expanded to […]
Breaking News: Florida judge lifts stay; gives local control to districts in reopening schools
Aug 27, 2020
Updated: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Leon County Circuit Judge lifted an automatic stay after the state appealed his decision to grant the Florida Education Association’s (FEA) […]
Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years
Aug 27, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA
Aug 27, 2020
Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman has been appointed the next city manager of Winchester, Virginia. He is expected join its leadership team on Sept. 26. […]
Teams boycott games over police shootings
Aug 27, 2020
The Milwaukee Bucks remained in their locker room for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic Wednesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The boycott comes after […]
UF chemists target toxic algae blooms in Florida’s lakes and rivers
Aug 27, 2020
As large blooms of toxic blue-green algae have become an annual phenomenon in Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as other places worldwide, University of […]
Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water
Aug 27, 2020
Take an online adventure into the world of water — visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s updated educational webpages. The District’s online water education […]
County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class
Aug 26, 2020
As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]
Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release
Aug 26, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In line with the mission to provide further opportunities for success upon release, FDC staff collaborated with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]
Hurricane Laura intensifies, prompts evacuations along Gulf Coast
Aug 26, 2020
Forecasters said Hurricane Laura continues to gather strength Wednesday morning and could make landfall in Texas or Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 storm late Wednesday […]
Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson
Aug 26, 2020
Last week the University of Clemson football team added former Union County High School star running back C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Spiller will be […]