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View all posts ReporterBefore joining Mainstreet Daily News to cover K-12 and higher education, Nick spent three and a half years at the Levy Citizen, where he served as the newspaper’s editor/reporter. In that role, Nick covered everything from government and education to sports and local events. He discovered his passion for journalism while attending the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2021. When he is not typing words on his keyboard, you can usually find Anschultz watching sports – especially his Florida Gators – fishing, or spending time with friends and family. Nick is also a Report for America corps member.
UF Board of Trustees approves up to $3M salary for next president
Feb 25, 2026
Board’s vote came during a virtual meeting on Monday.
Eastside Crochet and Charity Club donates handmade scarves to St. Francis House
Feb 25, 2026
Members delivered 13 scarves in February.
Newberry Community School reaches 427 students, settles legal fees
Feb 24, 2026
Board hired transportation company at Monday meeting.
Eastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair
Feb 19, 2026
Pranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
East Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures
Feb 17, 2026
Meeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Alachua County students showcase science projects at regional fair
Feb 12, 2026
Event held Thursday at Westwood Middle School.
SF College receives $5M grant for gym upgrades after hurricane damage
Feb 12, 2026
Santa Fe College (SF) recently secured a $5 million federal Community Development Block Grant to help harden and upgrade its multi-use gymnasium on its Northwest Campus. […]
P.K. Yonge celebrates groundbreaking of new gymnasium
Feb 10, 2026
Gym is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Judge extends timeline in NCS’s legal fee dispute with School Board of Alachua County
Feb 10, 2026
Newberry Community School seeks more than $90,000 in attorney’s costs.
Buchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout
Feb 9, 2026
Students took part in walkout on Friday.
Alachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative
Feb 6, 2026
Meeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
ACPS students shine in 10th annual robotics competition
Feb 5, 2026
VEX IQ challenge held Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.
Residents share feedback at Hawthorne’s Alachua County Public Schools input meeting
Feb 5, 2026
Meeting was part of the district’s ongoing planning initiative.
School Board of Alachua County approves renewals for 3 charter schools
Feb 4, 2026
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) approved the renewal of three public charter schools in Gainesville at its meeting on Tuesday. Resilience Charter School and North Central Florida Public Charter School were both […]
Dual enrollment at SF College offers students a head start on college
Feb 3, 2026
Program has been around since 1974.
UF students demand end to ICE collaboration during Solidarity Fest
Jan 30, 2026
Event held Friday in Turlington Plaza.
Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
Jan 29, 2026
A fourth candidate has entered the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) race. Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this […]
UF holds second listening session for presidential search feedback
Jan 28, 2026
Public offers input on proposed qualifications and criteria for next president.
University of Florida’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 1 by U.S. News
Jan 28, 2026
Program moves up one spot from 2025 rankings.
Newberry Community School Board approves 2026-27 staffing plan
Jan 27, 2026
Board also approved civility policy and ratified petition for attorney’s fees.
UF initiates searches for permanent deans in arts, engineering and medicine
Jan 27, 2026
Acting Honors Program director and Assistant Provost for Student Success appointed.
High Springs teacher Barbara Brock named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year
Jan 23, 2026
Brock among 40 educators honored at annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Newberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board
Jan 22, 2026
Petion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Jan 21, 2026
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.