NewsAlachua County issues wildfire state of emergency as Florida drought expands Seth Johnson Apr 20, 20261 commentDrought conditions and wildfire risk projected for next 10 weeks.
BusinessDerrick: Campaign to help fuel Mainstreet growth J.C. Derrick Apr 20, 20260 commentsEducation beat expands local coverage.
NewsGainesville man, 59, dies when SUV leaves County Road 225, collides with tree Staff Reports Apr 20, 20260 commentsIncident occurs Sunday night.
SportsWilliston, Fort White lead All Area small school girls basketball team Marty Pallman Apr 20, 20260 commentsLady Red Devils place three on first team after capturing first state title in program history.
Local NewsNorth Gainesville wildfire forces evacuations, multi-agency response Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20268 commentsSR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.
SportsThe Front 9: Third place, 44 errors, and a few questions for James Bates Pat Dooley Apr 19, 20260 commentsThe Front Nine comes at you after a weekend that could not have been better weather-wise but could have been a lot better results-wise.
SportsBuchholz wins fourth straight district title Marty Pallman Apr 17, 20261 commentHudson Sapp hits first-inning grand slam in 4-2 win.
SportsRidaught: Area baseball players, coaches recognized by FACA Mike Ridaught Apr 17, 20260 commentsFive players, three coaches selected in Mainstreet coverage area.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission wants to curb roam towing but not sure how far Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20268 commentsCommissioners asked for staff to return with two options.
EducationDeSantis appoints four as Santa Fe College trustees Staff Reports Apr 17, 20260 commentsTwo trustees returning, two new to roles.
EducationUF’s interim provost provides update on presidential search timeline Nick Anschultz Apr 17, 20260 commentsGlover also gave update on college dean searches at faculty senate meeting.
NewsFlorida Forest Service reports State Road 26 wildfire 60 percent contained Staff Reports Apr 17, 20260 commentsFire now at 302 acres in east Alachua County.
SportsTrenton blanks Chiefland to advance to district final Marty Pallman Apr 17, 20260 commentsMason VunCannon pitches six shutout innings in 5-0 win.
EducationHoward Bishop hosts annual Family STEAM Night Nick Anschultz Apr 17, 20263 commentsEvent held Thursday at Howard Bishop Middle School.
SportsColumbia spoils Santa Fe’s Senior Night in extras Mike Ridaught Apr 16, 20260 commentsTigers have won 17 of their last 18 since a home loss to Santa Fe.
Government + PoliticsNavigating electric bills: GRU’s fuel adjustment explained amid public debate Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20264 commentsBills more hit by fuel than base rates.
WeatherNorth Florida experiences 19 inches below normal rainfall over 12 months Staff Reports Apr 16, 20260 commentsSuwannee River Water Management District releases March hydrological report.
NewsState Road 26 wildfire grows to 400 acres in Alachua County Staff Reports Apr 16, 20261 commentFire is 30 percent contained as of Thursday morning.
SportsGHS rallies but falls late in 5A-District 5 semifinals Mike Ridaught Apr 16, 20260 commentsBuchholz, Newberry advance to Friday’s district title games.
EducationWestwood wins Ninth Annual Civics Challenge, Lincoln places second Nick Anschultz Apr 15, 20261 commentEvent held at Alachua County Administration Building.
CrimeHigh Springs police apprehend suspect on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List C.J. Gish Apr 15, 20262 commentsKaShawn Roper booked into Alachua County Jail.
SportsBuchholz baseball on the airwaves Wednesday night Mike Ridaught Apr 15, 20260 commentsMainstreet will also broadcast Thursday’s Chiefland at Trenton baseball district semifinal.
EducationUF selects Edgemoor to lead construction of first Jacksonville campus building Staff Reports Apr 15, 20260 commentsEdgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate based out of Maryland.
ElectionsJennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission Seat 5 Lillian Hamman Apr 15, 20262 comments Local artist to be sworn onto dais alongside Army veteran.