Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 3 to GNV-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Staff Reports May 23, 2024New board members include one Newberry, two Gainesville residents.
Education 24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors J.C. Derrick May 22, 2024Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
Government + Politics Pro Ball, Naturals baseball fight eviction Glory Reitz May 22, 2024The last two Newberry City Commission meetings have been packed with young baseball players, imploring the commission to end a lawsuit to push the Naturals baseball […]
Athlete of the Week Buchholz’s Evan Fleming named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught May 22, 2024Senior won two individual state titles at FHSAA Class 4A Track & Field State Championships to help Bobcats to fifth-place finish.
Education School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims Glory Reitz May 22, 2024Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
Crime Man arrested after standoff with SWAT team in Union County Staff Reports May 22, 2024Union, Bradford county law enforcement respond to incident.
Sports GHS faces Archbishop McCarthy in Thursday’s 5A semifinals Mike Ridaught May 22, 2024Live audio of game will be available on Mainstreet Daily News starting at 11:50 a.m.
Crime Suspect fleeing traffic stop hits GPD vehicle, injures officer C.J. Gish May 22, 2024Incident occurs on NE Waldo Road.
Education School board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 2024Board directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
Sports Newberry’s Hester, Powers sign with Mercer University Mike Ridaught May 21, 2024Longtime best friends will both play linebacker for D-I Bears.
Government + Politics New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 2024Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Local Living Alachua County kids who need fostering outnumber homes 3-to-1 Lillian Hamman May 21, 2024Advocates mark National Foster Care Awareness Month in May.
Education ACPS students earn awards at International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports May 21, 2024Buchholz and Gainesville High students travel to Los Angeles for event.
Government + Politics Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 2024Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Sports Ridaught: Buchholz boys finish 5th, Eastside 6th at state track championships Mike Ridaught May 20, 2024Evan Fleming wins title in 800 and 1,600 for Bobcats.
Education Eastside student selected for FBI Youth Leadership Program Staff Reports May 20, 2024Shivi Tripathi one of two Florida students picked.
News I-75 single-vehicle crash kills Gainesville woman, injures infant Staff Reports May 20, 2024SUV travels off road north of Gainesville, injures 3-month-old baby.
Sports Inaugural Creed Whittemore Football Camp draws middle schoolers Cam Parker May 20, 2024Former Buchholz players assist with event in Gainesville.
Education Santa Fe’s partner programs with UF see 1,000th graduate Staff Reports May 20, 2024Collaborative program started in 2013.
Education NASA selects UF team for $12M mission to track oceans, tectonic plates Emily Hinds | UF May 19, 2024Team will use sensor technology integrated into spacecraft.
Local Living Newberry celebrates 79th annual Watermelon Festival Glory Reitz May 19, 2024Officials say Newberry’s event is longest-running watermelon festival in America.
Sports Buchholz falls in 6A state title game Marty Pallman May 18, 2024Dwyer puts on hitting clinic in defeating Bobcats, 10-3, for championship.
Sports Reniyah Clark one of three PKY hoops signees Mike Ridaught May 18, 2024Clark signed with Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville.
Education Incredible insects: New Florida Museum exhibit opens next week Nikhil Srinivasan | Florida Museum of Natural History May 18, 2024Special exhibit continues Science Up Close series.