EducationUF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsArea colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
SportsSanta Fe rallies down 10 in first set, sweeps Buchholz Mike Ridaught Sep 24, 20240 commentsTop-ranked Raiders had three players in double figures in scoring and improved to 17-4.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
BusinessThe Village at Gainesville informs residents about potential sale Lillian Hamman Sep 24, 202411 commentsSenior living community poised to transition to for-profit ownership.
EducationNorth Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsArea schools to close for multiple days.
Local LivingLifeSouth calls for donations before potential hurricane hits area Staff Reports Sep 24, 20240 commentsBlood donors needed when significant storms threaten Southeastern United States.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
EducationUF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsUniversity remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
NewsSandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsRegion prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.
NewsFWC urges vessel owners to secure boats due to impending hurricane FWC Sep 24, 20240 commentsWeather expected to strengthen into potential Hurricane Helene later this week.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night C.J. Gish Sep 23, 20240 commentsUpdated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
SportsRidaught: UF QBs Mertz and Lagway good friends, ‘neat freaks’ Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 20240 commentsDuo combine for UF single-game passing percentage record against Mississippi State.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsFree event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
NewsWhat happened to hurricane season? Carson Wood | Special to Mainstreet Daily News Sep 23, 20241 commentExperts warn to stay vigilant regardless of low activity.
CrimeFormer Bronson basketball coach sentenced for production of child porn C.J. Gish Sep 23, 20240 commentsBilly McCall Jr. receives 12-year federal prison sentence.
CrimeGPD arrests Ocala man who allegedly shoots woman near UF Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsIncident occurs early Sunday morning on NW 1st Avenue.
NewsMaryland man dies when sedan travels off road in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsSedan leaves County Road 234 and strikes utility pole.
Local LivingHawthorne pastor, WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20241 commentWilliams sat on City Commission for more than a decade.
SportsEastside victory marred by violence Mike Ridaught Sep 21, 20241 commentKamariyon Mack had a touchdown, 2-point conversion and late pick to seal Rams’ 21-14 win against Williston.