CrimeArmed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 20251 commentMan wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Gainesville High volleyball Mike Ridaught Jul 3, 20250 commentsHurricanes won their second straight district championship in 2024.
CrimeTeenager arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery Staff Reports Jul 3, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect on Wednesday morning.
BusinessNewberry’s Zip! at Haile Quarry to open soon Lillian Hamman Jul 2, 20254 commentsSite features Florida’s longest zipline and only ADA-compliant line.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 20250 commentsInvestment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
CrimeGainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage Staff Reports Jul 2, 20250 commentsPolice evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
WeatherThunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday C.J. Gish Jul 2, 20250 commentsNational Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 20253 commentsCity to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 20251 commentCity Commission will decide final ruling.
Local NewsGainesville to pass along transaction fees to customers Staff Reports Jul 1, 20258 commentsCustomers who pay online by credit or debit card to be accessed fee starting Aug. 1
EducationEnd-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 20256 commentsProgress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202515 commentsGovernor signed budget day before new fiscal year
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust buys 40 acres near Ichetucknee Springs Staff Reports Jul 1, 20252 commentsLand identified in 2021 for purchase.
NewsHawthorne residential fire injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsFirefighters extinguished fire that started in kitchen
NewsTaskForce for Ending Homelessness receives over $2M in community grants Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsAwards to address and prevent homelessness across North Central Florida
Local LivingGainesville amateur radio connects with world during summer field day Seth Johnson Jun 30, 20253 commentsField day used to simulate disaster response.
SportsRidaught: Ben Shelton No. 10 in ATP rankings, aims for deep Wimbledon run Mike Ridaught Jun 30, 20250 commentsBuchholz and UF alum one of three Americans ranked in top 10.
Local LivingGainesville’s Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025 Lillian Hamman Jun 30, 20250 commentsRichardson to compete for Miss America title in Orlando.
NewsAlachua County Library District starts work on new Hawthorne branch Staff Reports Jun 30, 20252 commentsNew 10-square-foot building to open in early 2026.
EducationShane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school Nick Anschultz Jun 30, 20253 commentsFormer Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
Crime3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings C.J. Gish Jun 30, 20250 commentsOne person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
NewsFirefighters extinguish residential blaze in southwest Gainesville Staff Reports Jun 30, 20250 commentsAlachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) units doused a residential structure fire in southwest Gainesville on Saturday night. According to an ACFR release, firefighters responded around 11 […]
NewsGainesville police add 9 new officers, remember UF murder victims of 1990 Seth Johnson Jun 27, 20252 commentsFull circle moment as victim’s nephew joins GPD.
SportsRidaught: Become a Mainstreet member and help us help you Mike Ridaught Jun 27, 20251 commentMembership is crucial in sustaining Mainstreet in our community.