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Lake City man, 23, dies when ejected from vehicle in Union County
2+ hour ago (16+ words) Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville...
Old Town Man arrested in connection with 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (211+ words) A 69-year-old Old Town man was arrested Wednesday on a warrant related to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in October 2023. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, David Michael Coffey was taken into custody July 1 on an active…...
Santa Fe 10 U softball wins 2026 Florida Babe Ruth elite tournament
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (390+ words) The Raiders of Santa Fe softball team won the 2026 Florida State Babe Ruth Softball Championships for the 10 U elite division on Monday after dominant district play and a final-inning victory. The Raiders beat Fossil Park 7-6 in the championship game after…...
Florida Board of Governors confirms Stuart Bell as UF's 14th president
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (838+ words) Bell, former president of the University of Alabama, succeeds Donald Landry, who'was'appointed interim UF president'last year'after the nomination to make Dr. Santa Ono UF's next president'fell short'before the Board of Governors.' "I'm ready to get to work," Bell said in…...
Florida's Revolutionary War role often forgotten
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (859+ words) The Free State of Florida earned statehood in 1845 after 23 years as a territory. Even earlier, Florida played an important, and overlooked, role in the American Revolution that started 250 years ago this week. But as loyal citizens, Florida fought for Great…...
America at 250: The Story of Philanthropy and the Communities It Built
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (614+ words) As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we often reflect on the ideas that have shaped our nation: liberty, opportunity, self-government, and civic responsibility. Less often discussed, but equally woven into the American story, is philanthropy, the enduring belief that…...
Matheson History Museum launches Collections Access and Campus Renewal Initiative
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (423+ words) The Matheson History Museum has launched its Collections Access and Campus Renewal Initiative, a transformative project designed to increase public access to the museum's collections, improve the visitor experience and strengthen its ability to preserve and share the history of…...
North Central Florida Veterans Foundation Gala slated for July 11
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (159+ words) The North Central Florida Veterans Foundation Inc. (NCFVF) will host its 2026 fundraising gala on Saturday, July 11, to raise support for veterans throughout the region who need assistance. According to foundation officials, 100% of event proceeds will be used to assist veterans…...
Voices Rising Community Chorus to perform on July 4
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (116+ words) Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville Voices Rising Community Chorus to perform on July 4 Voices Rising Community Chorus will perform "Sing USA 250th" on Saturday, July 4, at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville. The concert will start at 4 p. m. at 419 NE 1st St. with…...
Call Center Interventionist - Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (161+ words) Call Center Interventionist Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Associate degree and one year of crisis intervention experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education…...