Madison County shuts out Chiefland
Chiefland’s playoff run came to an end Friday when the Indians fell to visiting Madison County 37-0 in the Class 1A state semifinals. The past two […]
Listen LIVE to Hawthorne in the state semifinals
The Hawthorne Hornets are one game away from returning to the Class 1A state championship. Only a Friday night matchup with the Chipley Tigers stands in […]
Buchholz will need 4-quarter effort to advance
The Buchholz Bobcats have methodically ended their first three home playoff games in the first half, but Friday’s Class 7A state semifinal football contest will require […]
GNV voter registration deadline set for Dec. 27
The voter registration deadline for the upcoming City of Gainesville’s special runoff election is Monday, Dec. 27. The runoff election will take place on Jan. 25 […]
ACSO investigation clears staff in baby’s death
An internal investigation has cleared Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) staff in the death of a baby born at the county jail in August. The ACSO […]
SF Zoo continues animal COVID protection
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo continues to provide COVID safety protocols while other zoos nationwide have suffered losses among their population. In recent weeks, three snow […]
Chiefland edges undefeated Union County
Chiefland took advantage of three first-half Union County (Lake Butler) fumbles and three Clint Thomas touchdowns en route to a 29-27 home in the 1A-Region 3 […]
Listen to Hawthorne in regional final action
Friday’s Game of the Week features two Class 1A football powerhouses when third-ranked Pahokee travels to top-ranked Hawthorne in the 1A-Region 4 final. The Hornets haven’t […]
10 things to do Thanksgiving weekend
If you’re looking for something to do after—or in lieu of—Black Friday shopping, here are 10 area events going on Thanksgiving weekend to check out (in […]
Chiefland outlasts Mayo Lafayette in overtime
One yard was all that separated Chiefland from victory and defeat in an overtime regional semifinal home 28-27 win Friday over Lafayette (Mayo). Following Chiefland’s 2-yard […]
Listen to Bucholz host University
The Buchholz Bobcats look to continue their march through the Class 7A playoffs when they host University Friday at Citizens Field on Friday. The Bobcats (10-1) […]
DeSantis signs vaccine, mask bills into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday designed to protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and allow parents to make healthcare […]
Santa Fe wins first volleyball championship
The Raiders would not be denied. Santa Fe (Alachua) swept Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale), 25-16, 25-17, 25-14, to claim its first ever state volleyball championship in dominant […]
Santa Fe advances to 4A state championship
For the third time in four years, Santa Fe will battle for a state volleyball title following a sweep in the state semifinals Saturday in Alachua. […]
Union County dominates in battle of Tigers teams
Union County continued its dominating streak with a 48-13 regional quarterfinal win over visiting Trenton Friday in Lake Butler. The two Tiger teams clashed in the […]
Listen live to Gainesville play Lincoln
The district champion Gainesville Hurricanes host Lincoln (Tallahassee) Trojans in the 6A Region 1 quarterfinals tonight at Citizens Field. The Hurricanes, winners of four straight, are […]
Listen to Buchholz host Fleming Island
Thursday’s Mainstreet Daily News livestream Game of the Week features Buchholz hosting Fleming Island (Orange Park) in the regional quarterfinals. The Bobcats (9-1) secured the No. […]
FSA report examines officer firearms usage
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) has released research showing most law enforcement officers go through their entire career without ever firing their weapon. The association released […]
Santa Fe finds motivation in regional final win
Santa Fe swept defending Class 4A volleyball champion Bishop Kenny in the Region 1 Final in Alachua Saturday. It’s been 371 days since Santa Fe’s 2020 […]
P.K. Yonge hands Keystone Heights first loss
One streak continued as one streak came to an end in P.K. Yonge’s 33-14 win over visiting Keystone Heights Friday in Gainesville. The Blue Wave (7-3) […]
Listen live as Gainesville battles Eastside
Records are always thrown out the door when cross-town rivals meet and that will be the case when Gainesville High and Eastside (Gainesville) clash in Friday […]
UCSO defends actions at Newberry-UC football game
Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) officials are defending the way deputies handled an encounter with a Newberry football coach that led to the premature ending of […]
Steinhatchee to host charity event
Nashville singers and local artists will be in Steinhatchee Friday and Saturday for the Sips and Sunsets Wine and Craft Beer Festival. The two-day event will […]
LCSO investigates fatal Chiefland shooting
Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies are investigating a fatal shooting of an Old Town man in a southside Chiefland residence. Deputies found James Robert McCualsky […]