Explosions leads to Lake City man’s arrest
Jan 6, 2025
Suspect apprehended after throwing chemical compounds inside plastic bottles into neighboring yard.
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Explosions leads to Lake City man’s arrest
Suspect apprehended after throwing chemical compounds inside plastic bottles into neighboring yard.
Education Foundation of Alachua County adds new scholarship
Jan 6, 2025
Alachua County Public Schools seniors can apply for 81 scholarships, totaling more than $150,000.
Firefighters extinguish blaze on 8th floor at Nine31 Apartments
Jan 6, 2025
A fire at Nine31 Apartments in Gainesville was extinguished by firefighters and the building’s sprinkler system early Monday morning. According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue […]
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program
Jan 6, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Monday through Wednesday nights.
Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Jan 6, 2025
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
Gainesville, Hawthorne earn wins at Eastside Invitational
Jan 5, 2025
Hurricanes travel to face Hornets on Tuesday.
Williston turnovers costly in loss at Andrew Jackson
Jan 3, 2025
De’Andre Harvey scored 21 points, but Red Devils couldn’t overcome 19 turnovers in a 65-44 loss in Jacksonville.
DeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members
Jan 3, 2025
Patel, Cole are both currently on the board.
Ridaught: 10 high school hoops games to be broadcast in January
Jan 3, 2025
Contests to feature top teams in area.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Jan 3, 2025
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
LifeSouth sends blood to New Orleans, encourages January donations
Jan 3, 2025
January is National Blood Donor Month.
Car crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple
Jan 3, 2025
Single-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
Firefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road
Jan 3, 2025
No injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
Alachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal
Jan 3, 2025
Department acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities
Jan 2, 2025
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Another Broken Egg Cafe to open Jan. 13
Jan 2, 2025
University Tower Center to be first of seven locations in Southeast expansion.
Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe
Jan 2, 2025
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
Gainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group
Jan 2, 2025
Man traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Top famous names from Alachua County
Jan 1, 2025
From an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Chiefland man arrested for killing brother on New Year’s Eve
Jan 1, 2025
Incident followed domestic dispute at Manatee Farms subdivision.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024
Jan 1, 2025
Top stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Holiday History: New Year’s Day traditions
Jan 1, 2025
Eating black eyed peas a long-standing Southern tradition.