HealthUF grant funds project to forecast risk of mosquito-borne diseases Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Dec 25, 20230 commentsProject to test for West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis.
Local LivingOn your mark: 10 North Florida races in the first half 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 25, 20230 commentsRegistration costs increase with new year.
HistoryUF scientists identify fossil as oldest in the Frankincense, Myrrh family Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Dec 24, 20230 commentsFossils found in India during the 1970s.
Faith + InspirationGilland: Looking for the manger Mike Gilland Dec 24, 20230 commentsThoughts on why Christmas matters.
National NewsUF: Wildfires increasing in size, frequency across the Southeast Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Dec 23, 20230 commentsStudy on wildfires looked at 36 years of data.
Local LivingAging Matters: Food insecurity grows for area seniors Ronnie Lovler Dec 23, 20231 commentNutritional concerns make aging difficulties more complex.
SportsHawthorne’s quick start contributes to road win at P.K. Yonge Mike Ridaught Dec 23, 20230 commentsC.J. Ingram scored 19 of his game-high 30 points in second half as Hornets remain unbeaten.
SportsFHSAA releases football classifications, district assignments Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 commentsChanges include Newberry moving up from Class 1R to Class 2A.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 20230 commentsFinal vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
SportsBuchholz’s Graham, Hawthorne’s Ingram named state’s best Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 commentsMyles 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, 20230 commentsBonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20236 commentsLawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
FeaturedGainesville Fire Rescue gives safety tips for holidays Staff Reports Dec 22, 20230 commentsHolidays provide an increase in risk for fires.
SportsRidaught: High school sports wrap up another incredible year Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 comments2023 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, 20230 commentsWilliston, Hawthorne, Gainesville, Newberry and Buchholz ranked in regional top 20.
NewsAudubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels Seth Johnson Dec 21, 20234 commentsSociety has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
SportsHawthorne’s Alvon Isaac signs with USF Marty Pallman Dec 21, 20230 commentsSenior 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, 20235 commentsExpanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
NewsLevy County Sheriff warns of potential “pop up” block party Staff Reports Dec 21, 20230 commentsParty planned for East Williston area on Friday.
NewsGFR extinguishes commercial building fire on NE 35th Avenue Staff Reports Dec 21, 20231 commentNo injures reported in Wednesday night blaze.
SportsNewberry’s Brandy Whitfield named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 21, 20230 commentsWhitfield 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, 20230 commentsVirus 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, 20230 commentsFunds to support space, agriculture and construction research.
CrimeLake Butler man arrested for shooting three dogs Staff Reports Dec 20, 20230 commentsSuspect allegedly shot hunting dogs, killing two.