NewsLifeSouth seeks rare blood to help patient Staff Reports Mar 29, 20230 commentsPatient suffers from sickle cell disease.
NewsUF’s Soltis named SEC Professor of the Year Staff Reports Mar 29, 20230 commentsFirst UF professor to win this award.
EducationAlachua County robotics teams advance to Worlds Olivia Hanna Mar 29, 20230 commentsElementary and middle school teams will compete in VEX Robotics World Championship.
NewsBOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes Camille Broadway Mar 29, 20231 commentCommissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to revitalize downtown power district Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20233 commentsMayor hopes to see action in 2024.
NewsStarke receives community center renovation funds Staff Reports Mar 28, 20231 commentProject to get $700K through FDOE programs.
NewsAlachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation Camille Broadway Mar 28, 20230 commentsBOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
Local NewsGRU announces rate adjustments C.J. Gish Mar 28, 20230 commentsResidents could see potential reductions in electric and gas usage.
NewsNewberry considers veterans memorial to open 2024 Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20230 commentsSolar farm discussion set for April 10.
FeaturedWilliston scores early, holds on late Mike Ridaught Mar 28, 20230 commentsRed Devils build an 8-1 lead at GHS and hold off a 5-run Hurricanes rally in final inning.
NewsGNV manager updates committee on K-9 unit Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20235 commentsStaff finishes two of three steps.
NewsSuwannee County crash kills 1, injures 2 Staff Reports Mar 27, 20230 commentsCollision occurs on County Road 137 between Forth White and Branford.
FeaturedRidaught: Florida Miss Basketball announced Mike Ridaught Mar 27, 20230 commentsReflecting on area’s top athletes to win a Florida Dairy Farmers award.
CrimeGPD arrests 2 in Chevron parking lot shooting Staff Reports Mar 27, 20232 commentsVictim in ICU following altercation on W. University Avenue.
FeaturedLocal couple publishes unique cookbook Kailee Johnsen | Special to Mainstreet Daily News Mar 27, 20231 commentBook’s contents draw from couple’s 60 years together.
Faith + InspirationGilland: Finding peace in waking moments Mike Gilland Mar 26, 20230 commentsThoughts on how to start one's day.
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.