BusinessAlachua Chick-fil-A marks grand opening with free meal giveaway Lillian Hamman Nov 17, 20250 commentsCows Eat Free giveaway for costumed customers on Thursday.
HealthMother files wrongful death suit after toddler overdose at UF Health Seth Johnson Nov 17, 20250 commentsMisplaced decimal point caused overdose, lawsuit says.
Local NewsCrews quench Sunday brush fire between High Springs, Newberry Staff Reports Nov 17, 20250 commentsFire contained to 4 acres within half an hour.
NewsSneak peek: Newberry unveils city hall Lillian Hamman Nov 15, 20253 commentsTours build momentum before Nov. 24 ribbon cutting.
Sports3 Santa Fe volleyball players sign collegiately Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20250 commentsTrio helped lead Raiders to within one game of Class 4A final four.
SportsEastside dominant in playoff win against South Sumter Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20250 commentsRams led from start to finish for sixth straight victory.
SportsHawthorne routs Branford in regional semifinals Cam Parker Nov 15, 20250 commentsHornets’ quarterback Richard Roundtree Jr. tallies three touchdowns in 42-0 win.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs drains emergency reserves to pay surprise $900K bill Lillian Hamman Nov 14, 202512 commentsMiller voted mayor, Bloodsworth Jr. vice mayor.
SportsRidaught: First-year football coaches lead Chiefland, Santa Fe into playoffs Mike Ridaught Nov 14, 20251 commentIndians’ Cliff Harrell and Raiders’ Earnest Graham ready for Friday’s games.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20252 commentsIT contract savings used to build independent department.
Local LivingScheduling conflicts lead to 2025 Holiday Craft Festival cancellation Nick Anschultz Nov 14, 20253 commentsUF’s Stephen C. O'Connell Center has hosted annual event for over 30 years.
NewsOld Town woman, 74, dies in crash in Dixie County Staff Reports Nov 14, 20250 commentsIncident occurs on NE 836th Street southwest of Bell.
NewsFort White motorcyclist dies in collision with sedan Staff Reports Nov 14, 20250 commentsIncident occurs on County Road 778 southeast of Fort White.
EducationGPD school resource officer pepper sprays 2 students fighting at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Nov 14, 20252 commentsIncident happens on Thursday morning.
SportsBuchholz holds off Oviedo to take playoff opener Marty Pallman Nov 14, 20250 commentsBobcats win 49-41 shootout against visiting Lions in Region 1-6A Quarterfinals.
EducationUF’s Collier Prize hosts inaugural journalism symposium Seth Johnson Nov 13, 20251 commentJournalism leaders gathered in Gainesville on Thursday.
EducationAlachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting Nick Anschultz Nov 13, 202522 commentsTina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
SportsGainesville’s Rowan Kage signs with West Florida Mike Ridaught Nov 13, 20250 commentsKage helped lead Hurricanes to their first final four in 14 years.
CrimeUndocumented immigrant found guilty for defrauding elderly victims Staff Reports Nov 13, 20253 commentsGainesville man among victims scammed out of gold.
FeaturedNewberry announces $66 million investment in AgFoodTech park Lillian Hamman Nov 12, 20253 commentsFirst of two industrial hydroponic greenhouses from Harvest Singularity to open in 2027.
EducationAttorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech Nick Anschultz Nov 12, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
SportsJaguars, high school football playoffs on 106.9 FM Mike Ridaught Nov 12, 20250 commentsOne-hour high school football playoff preview airs Wednesday night on Mainstreet Daily News.
NewsSinkhole on SW 24th Avenue leads to road closure Staff Reports Nov 12, 20250 commentsAlachua County Public Works Department shuts down road between SW 91st Street and SW 87th Way.
EducationFrazer School’s Watson Inglett achieves perfect score on PSAT/NMSQT exam Staff Reports Nov 12, 20250 commentsPSAT/NMSQT serves as qualifying exam for National Merit Scholarship Program.