Tags: Staff reports

ACSO arrests eschool student in Eastside bomb hoax

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 6, 2021

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies arrested a Gainesville eSchool student Wednesday afternoon in connection with this morning’s Eastside High School bomb threat. Reginal Copeland, 16, […]

Local News

Single car accident claims Newberry teen’s life

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 6, 2021

A single-car accident along State Road 26 west of Melrose led to a Newberry teenager’s death early-morning Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a 19-year-old man […]

Local News

Pickup-semi tanker collision kills 1 near Bell

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 1, 2021

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatality Thursday in a 2-vehicle accident east of Bell. A 22-year-old Bell man was driving a 2018 Toyota Tacoma driving […]

Local Living

Cade Museum lists award winners

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 1, 2021

The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention awarded SPKL, LLC of Tampa with $34,000 on Thursday for winning the 12th annual Cade Prize with its new […]

Local News

October marks Pedestrian Safety Month

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 1, 2021

As it grows darker earlier through the month of October, the risk of a pedestrian accident increases, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and […]

Crime

Gainesville High receives second bomb threat

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 30, 2021

Update: The Gainesville Police Department reported that Gainesville High School was all clear and nothing suspicious was found 3:20 p.m. For the second straight day, Gainesville […]

Crime

GPD arrests man on child pornography counts

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2021

A Gainesville man was taken into custody Tuesday on possessing 12 counts of pornography and two counts of distribution. The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested Daniel […]

Crime

Update: Gainesville High cleared after bomb hoax

Staff Reports

Sep 29, 2021

Update: The Gainesville Police Department reported nothing suspicious was found at GHS and the school was cleared. Students were sent home for the remainder of the […]

Crime

Manhunt ends for alleged deputy shooter

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2021

The five-day manhunt for a man who allegedly shot and killed a Nassau County Sheriff’s (NCSO) deputy is over. On Tuesday afternoon, Patrick McDowell, 35, was […]

Covid-19

VA offers COVID booster shots starting Wednesday

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 28, 2021

Starting Wednesday, the North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) will begin offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots under the Emergency Use Authorization. This decision follows […]

Local News

BOCC to declare 4-H week, set millage

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 27, 2021

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will proclaim next week National 4-H Week in Alachua County and then get down to business Tuesday morning. The […]

Crime

Blue Alert signals statewide manhunt

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 26, 2021

A Florida Blue Alert went into effect Sunday morning signaling a statewide manhunt for a man who allegedly shot a Nassau County Sheriff’s (NCSO) deputy Friday […]

Education

Feds reimburse ACPS for garnished wages

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 23, 2021

Alachua County Public Schools is the first school district in the nation to receive a grant from the federal government to make up for funding withheld […]

Business

PrimoHoagies announces Gainesville location

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 22, 2021

PrimoHoagies plans to open a new store in Gainesville in 2022. Established in South Philadelphia in 1992, the restaurant known for its gourmet hoagies with meats […]

Local News

Suspect steals church donations

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 20, 2021

The High Springs Police Department is investigating the theft of donation box money from the St. Madeleine Catholic Church. The incident occurred at 2 p.m. on […]

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GPD arrests preschool teacher

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 16, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested Trevor Alex Hruby on Wednesday for sexual battery of a child under 12. The incident took place at A Child’s […]

Education

41 students named National Merit semifinalists

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 16, 2021

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released its list of semifinalists in the prestigious 2022 National Merit Scholarship program and it includes 41 Alachua County Public School […]

Local News

GPD seeks missing teen

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 16, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department is asking for help locating Tyhani Makilah Alvarado. Alvarado was last seen at her home on Sept. 14. She is 5-foot-6, weighs […]

Education

HS students named College Board Scholars

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 15, 2021

Twenty-eight Alachua County Public School high school students have been named College Board National Scholars for their outstanding performance on high level exams and their classwork. […]

Education

DeSantis proposes FSA elimination

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2021

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday a legislative proposal to eliminate the Common Core based, end-of-the year Florida Statewide Assessment (FSA) testing. In FSA’s place, a […]

Local News

FHP seeks to ID Live Oak fatality

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2021

Update (10:02 a.m., Sept. 15): FHP reports next of kin for the scooter driver were contacted. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking the public to […]

Education

Eastside students win advocacy awards

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2021

Thirteen students from Eastside High School have earned cash prizes for their efforts in tackling critical social issues and now plan to donate their awards to […]

Local News

Mayor asks GRU director to resign

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2021

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has asked Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) general manager Ed Bielarski to resign. The request comes amid a spate of departures from the […]

Crime

Update: GPD apprehends rape, kidnapping suspect

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 10, 2021

Update (8:27 p.m.): The Gainesville Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with both the sexual assault and kidnapping incidents that took place Friday […]

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