Local EventsGNV airport hosts annual Gator Fly-In Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20231 commentHundreds gathered for the 7th annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day on Saturday at Gainesville Regional Airport, walking through a C-130 Hercules and taking […]
FeaturedMedical facility teams with UF to aid turtles Kylie Williams | Special to Mainstreet Daily News Mar 25, 20230 commentsSt. Augustine turtle hospital focuses on fibropapillomatosis.
FeaturedP.K. Yonge scores late to beat Oak Hall Mike Ridaught Mar 24, 20230 commentsUnearned run in the top of the seventh helps Blue Wave split the 2-game series against Eagles.
SportsRidaught: Basketball over, but not done Mike Ridaught Mar 24, 20230 commentsArea players, coaches continue to receive honors for 2022-23 season’s success.
FeaturedLocal horse, Tonka, tries new device for swelling Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20230 commentsTonka retired to Alachua from Jacksonville.
NewsGNV chooses new fire assessment methodology Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20233 commentsNew method shifts burden to larger facilities.
FeaturedIngram, Ervin named state’s best Mike Ridaught Mar 24, 20230 commentsC.J. Ingram of Hawthorne and Jim Ervin of Williston were named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 1A Player and Coach of the Year, respectively.
FeaturedLake City pitchfork assailant arrested Staff Reports Mar 24, 20230 commentsSuspect fled scene earlier in week after throwing pitchfork at victim.
Government + PoliticsHundreds sign letters on 300 Club rezoning Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20231 commentNeighbors split in opposition, support.
Local NewsCity readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 20238 commentsCommission pushes for legislative amendments.
NewsWestwood students collect half-ton of recycling Megan V. Winslow Mar 23, 20230 commentsWhat started as a problem became a challenge.
Local NewsAlachua opens downtown parking to draw activity Seth Johnson Mar 23, 20231 commentDecade-long project cost almost $1 million.
CrimeAPD arrests second person in Alachua murder C.J. Gish Mar 23, 20230 commentsSuspect connected to December drug deal shooting at One 51 Apartments.
FeaturedSingle-vehicle I-75 accident injures 1 Staff Reports Mar 23, 20230 commentsRescue crews extricate driver north of Micanopy.
NewsJuvenile dies in Lake City shooting Staff Reports Mar 23, 20230 commentsTwo juveniles mishandle gun in apartment.
FeaturedDCF grant money may fund Gainesville non-profits Olivia Hanna Mar 23, 20230 commentsPart of state’s $21 million fatherhood initiative lands locally.
CrimeTrenton man arrested in sex sting operation Staff Reports Mar 22, 20230 commentsTwo police agencies work together to apprehend suspect.
BusinessGainesville Scenthound owners receive IFA award Faith Callens Mar 22, 20231 commentCouple named Franchise Owners of the Year for dog wellness company.
NewsFinal state committee approves Rex and Brody Act Seth Johnson Mar 22, 20230 commentsBill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
NewsFormer state rep pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud Staff Reports Mar 22, 20230 commentsJoseph Harding charged with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
FeaturedEastside hires new girls basketball coach Mike Ridaught Mar 22, 20231 commentFormer Rams player Lonna Turner returns to Eastside sidelines.
FeaturedGolden resigns from Buchholz Mike Ridaught Mar 22, 20230 commentsBobcats boys basketball coach leaves Buchholz after two seasons.
FeaturedWilkie pitches Buchholz past Bishop Kenny Marty Pallman Mar 21, 20230 commentsBobcats senior strikes out 11 in 6-2 home win over Bishop Kenny.
NewsAlachua school board approves JUUL settlement Camille Broadway Mar 21, 20230 commentsSystem could receive $500,000 in payments from electronic cigarette maker.