SportsFHSAA releases football classifications, district assignments Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 2023Changes include Newberry moving up from Class 1R to Class 2A.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 2023Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
SportsBuchholz’s Graham, Hawthorne’s Ingram named state’s best Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 2023Myles Graham was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 4S Player of the Year while C.J. Ingram was named the 1A POY.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
FeaturedGainesville Fire Rescue gives safety tips for holidays Staff Reports Dec 22, 2023Holidays provide an increase in risk for fires.
SportsRidaught: High school sports wrap up another incredible year Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20232023 sees multiple team, individual state champions in Mainstreet’s coverage area.
SportsMainland starts season at top in boys basketball power poll rankings Marty Pallman Dec 22, 2023Williston, Hawthorne, Gainesville, Newberry and Buchholz ranked in regional top 20.
NewsAudubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels Seth Johnson Dec 21, 2023Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
SportsHawthorne’s Alvon Isaac signs with USF Marty Pallman Dec 21, 2023Senior wide receiver led the Hornets in touchdowns en route to the team’s second consecutive state title.
Government + PoliticsGainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
NewsLevy County Sheriff warns of potential “pop up” block party Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023Party planned for East Williston area on Friday.
NewsGFR extinguishes commercial building fire on NE 35th Avenue Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023No injures reported in Wednesday night blaze.
SportsNewberry’s Brandy Whitfield named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 21, 2023Whitfield helped lead the Newberry girls basketball team to a 3-0 week.
HealthUF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S. Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
EducationUF releases $10 million to projects in fourth round of funding Staff Reports Dec 20, 2023Funds to support space, agriculture and construction research.
CrimeLake Butler man arrested for shooting three dogs Staff Reports Dec 20, 2023Suspect allegedly shot hunting dogs, killing two.
NewsGainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
SportsBuchholz’s Graham, Jackson sign with SEC schools Mike Ridaught Dec 19, 2023Myles Graham signed with University of Florida while Kendall Jackson signed with Texas A&M University.
CrimeGainesville Police seek assistance in hit-and-run of bicyclist Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023Incident occurred on Dec. 10 along NW 6th Street.
NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
NewsThreat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
NewsPearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Seaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.