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.
NewsGainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 20231 commentItem deals with $105 million in bonds.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20231 commentSheriff 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, 20230 commentsMyles 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, 20230 commentsIncident occurred on Dec. 10 along NW 6th Street.
NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsHigh Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
NewsThreat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20230 commentsLaw enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
NewsPearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20230 commentsSeaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.
NewsWeekend storm dumps more than 4 inches of rain in North Central Florida Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsMultiple areas report minor flooding.
SportsP.K. Yonge rallies from 10-point deficit to win at GHS Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 20230 commentsLady Blue Wave outscored GHS 31-15 in the second half for their fourth straight win in series.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20232 commentsTeachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
SportsRidaught: Over 15 high school hoops games to be broadcast “live” Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 20230 commentsAverage of two games per week to be broadcast on Mainstreet Daily News.