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View all postsOlivia Hanna is a former administrative assistant and correspondent for Mainstreet Daily News. She earned a degree in English with a minor in history from the University of Central Florida. She adores period dramas, camping and hiking, modernist literature, and rating cappuccinos from local establishments (so far, Doxa Coffee Co. has won the title).
24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors
May 22, 2024
Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
May 21, 2024
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Family, friends remember teens killed in fatal Waldo crash
May 2, 2024
Three services planned for this weekend.
Santa Fe College announces Clemons retirement
May 2, 2024
College launches national search for fundraising leader.
University of Arizona taps UF’s Glover as provost
Apr 28, 2024
Glover served as UF provost for record 15 years.
Newberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash
Apr 25, 2024
Multi-agency criminal investigation ongoing.
Vehicle fleeing Florida Highway Patrol at time of deadly Waldo crash
Apr 20, 2024
Cause of accident still under investigation.
Clemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote
Apr 17, 2024
Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Derrick: We need more public notice, not less
Apr 16, 2024
Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Attorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals
Mar 29, 2024
Restructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
Derrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations
Mar 8, 2024
Two member events scheduled this month.
Derrick: Mainstreet, Fresh Take Florida join forces
Feb 28, 2024
Collaborative agreement expands hospital investigation.
HCA North Florida Hospital reports surgery increase
Feb 23, 2024
CEO cites infrastructure, process improvements.
Police arrest third teen for Lake City 12-year-old’s death
Feb 16, 2024
Investigators not seeking additional suspects.
Alachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history
Jan 10, 2024
Edward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
DeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather
Jan 9, 2024
Storms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
LifeSouth offers cash for blood
Jan 8, 2024
Five blood types are on backorder list for local hospitals
Mainstreet’s 2023 Community Impact Report
Dec 28, 2023
Looking back on an eventful year in local news.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving
Dec 18, 2023
Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337
Dec 9, 2023
Fatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
UFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign
Nov 10, 2023
24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus