Questions loom over French cathedral fires
Jul 21, 2020
FRANCE: Police say arson likely caused the fire at the 15th-century cathedral in Nantes on Saturday that engulfed the Gothic structure’s interior. The fire comes just over […]
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Questions loom over French cathedral fires
FRANCE: Police say arson likely caused the fire at the 15th-century cathedral in Nantes on Saturday that engulfed the Gothic structure’s interior. The fire comes just over […]
Alachua County Public Schools free meal program to be extended through August 6th
Jul 21, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will continue to provide free meals to local children through August 6. The free meals were scheduled to end on Thursday, […]
Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores
Jul 21, 2020
After saying it didn’t want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several […]
Florida gas prices drop; cheapest July in 16 years and could slip lower this week
Jul 21, 2020
Florida gas prices slipped lower last week. The state average has declined a total of 3 cents in the past 11 days. “Fuel market watchers remain concerned about […]
Williston graduate serves aboard US Navy ship USS Comstock in the Pacific Ocean
Jul 21, 2020
Lauren Hope Taylor, a resident of Williston and member of the US Navy, is serving aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) currently […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest two suspects in home invasion
Jul 20, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of subjects fighting in the roadway at the 600 Block of NW 4th Avenue last night at approximately 9:40 […]
We checked: Are people wearing face masks at businesses in Gainesville?
Jul 20, 2020
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world’s largest retail trade association, is pushing retailers across the U.S. to adopt face mask requirements. That push started on […]
Mortgage rates at half-century low
Jul 20, 2020
The average for a 30-year fixed-rate home mortgage fell to 2.9 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s the first time in 50 […]
Candidates agree achievement gaps, COVID-19, budget challenges are top priorities
Jul 20, 2020
Candidates running for Alachua County School Board, Alachua County Commission and Property Appraiser acknowledged during a virtual forum on Sunday (July 19th) that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day
Jul 20, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,347 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 360,934 cases as of the […]
Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week
Jul 20, 2020
Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]
Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville
Jul 20, 2020
Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]
What’s it like to be a zookeeper?
Jul 20, 2020
Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]
A cappella gospel
Jul 19, 2020
Although she died in 1984, Bessie Jones is a woman for our times. The granddaughter of a slave, she grew up in rural Georgia and at […]
Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities
Jul 19, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,478 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 350,047 cases as of the […]
The GOOD news this week… 07-19-2020
Jul 19, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Seeing through the eyes of another
Jul 19, 2020
I have to admit that, at first, I didn’t understand all the hubbub of “the dress” that hit social media a few years back. You know […]
Bell High’s Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season
Jul 18, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Caden Hastings of Bell High School. Hastings will play football and participate on the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team during his senior […]
In a tense national moment, murders rise in U.S. cities, and Christians in the hard-hit neighborhoods lament
Jul 18, 2020
In Atlanta on July 4, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed across the street from where police officers shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in June, […]
Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities
Jul 18, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,328 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 337,569 cases as of the […]
In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue
Jul 18, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]
Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores
Jul 18, 2020
Lowe’s followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks […]
Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two
Jul 17, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash yesterday at approximately 5:42 PM near the intersection of US HWY 129 and 44th Place in Suwanee County. […]
COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend
Jul 17, 2020
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]