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A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson

Mike Ridaught

Jun 11, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Briana Robinson of Belleview High School. Robinson was on the Rattlers’ swimming and softball teams. She excelled on the diamond and […]

News

Gulf red snapper season opens today!

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

The 2020 Gulf red snapper season for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels will be June 11- July 25 (45 days). The Gulf season for federally-permitted for-hire […]

Health

Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

The Alachua County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 in an agricultural community in Alachua County according to Paul Myers, Alachua County Health Administrator. […]

News

Report: Nature among best defenses against hurricanes, floods and wildfires

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new report shows the best protections from natural disasters could come from nature itself. “The Protective Value of Nature” report from The National […]

Local Living

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 11, 2020

Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]

Health

Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

When the State of Florida transitioned to the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plan last Friday, the initial communication plan from Levy County Emergency Management was to […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]

Covid-19

Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host a telephone town hall on community-police relations tonight, June 10 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined […]

Health

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]

Health

UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 10, 2020

When COVID-19 cases began climbing throughout the country in March, UF Health medical leaders in Gainesville and Central Florida focused on the need to deliver round-the-clock […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke

Mike Ridaught

Jun 10, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team. Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]

Government + Politics

County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

Suzette Cook

Jun 9, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]

Faith + Inspiration

College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually

Tim Price

Jun 9, 2020

If the term “spin training” conjures up images of an exercise class, you may want to ask the students at the College of Missionary Aviation in […]

Local Living

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]

Health

What else could 2020 bring to Florida? Genetically altered, lab bred mosquitoes

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

The Center Square – A British biotech company has received an experimental use permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release millions of genetically modified […]

Local Living

Theater returns to High Springs!

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]

Business

Florida gas prices heading towards $2 a gallon

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 9, 2020

Florida gas prices are rising. The state average is $1.90 per gallon – the most expensive in 9 weeks. While the average price increased only 2 cents […]

Education

Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy

Mike Ridaught

Jun 9, 2020

Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]

Government + Politics

Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]

Government + Politics

19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment enfranchised millions of women across the United States following a seven-decade campaign. The struggle to expand voting rights to […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

Local Living

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]

Government + Politics

Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 8, 2020

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings

Suzette Cook

Jun 8, 2020

The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]

A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson

Gulf red snapper season opens today!

Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community

Report: Nature among best defenses against hurricanes, floods and wildfires

VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County

Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90

City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration

Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall

Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you

UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages

Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke

County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement

College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually

Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season

What else could 2020 bring to Florida? Genetically altered, lab bred mosquitoes

Theater returns to High Springs!

Florida gas prices heading towards $2 a gallon

Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy

Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases

19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary

Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend

Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3

Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer

Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings

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