ElectionsQ&A: Florida House District 22 candidate responds to 2026 session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20263 commentsAmy Trask lone contender against incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson.
Local LivingGainesville is for the (migrating) birds, says city proclamation Felicia Lee | Alachua Audubon Society Apr 3, 20260 commentsSpring migration in full swing.
SportsBranford’s Anthony Washington named Rural Player of the Year Mike Ridaught Apr 3, 20261 commentWilliston’s Ervin, Trenton’s Bullis finish top three for Coach of the Year.
Local LivingAnew’s second ‘Free to Fly 5k’ aims to surpass first year Lillian Hamman Apr 3, 20260 commentsFundraiser set for April 25 to start at San Felasco Hammock Preserve in Alachua.
Local LivingExplore Florida’s Revolutionary War history at Matheson event on April 21 C.J. Gish Apr 3, 20260 comments‘Forgotten Front - 250 Year Anniversary’ sponsored by Mainstreet Daily News.
HistoryHoliday History: The origins of Good Friday Tim Price Apr 3, 20260 commentsChristians remember day Christ was crucified on cross.
SportsWilliston’s Willie Powers named Rural Coach of the Year Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20260 commentsChiefland’s Bivins, Williston’s Young finish top three for Player of the Year.
CrimeGainesville resident raises cold case awareness with Substack publication Lillian Hamman Apr 2, 20261 commentThe Cold Cases founder Dustin Terry works towards local investigative media outlet.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentSearch should end February 2027.
Government + PoliticsQ&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative Session Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentPacked Democratic field vies for Hinson’s vacant seat.
SportsRebecca Schackow resigns as P.K. Yonge girls soccer coach Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20260 commentsSchackow had an 85% win/tie rate during her nine seasons.
NewsFour area softball teams in regional rankings top 10 Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20260 commentsUnbeaten Baker County (Glen St. Mary) takes over No. 1 spot.
HistoryHoliday History: What is Maundy Thursday? Tim Price Apr 2, 20261 commentChristian holiday also called Holy Thursday.
SportsDink, dink: 12 public pickleball courts located in Alachua County Lillian Hamman Apr 1, 20260 commentsCourts, clinics and community to celebrate National Pickleball Month.
SportsAndre Medina steps down as Buchholz volleyball coach Mike Ridaught Apr 1, 20260 commentsBuchholz won 20 games, a district title and first-round playoff game in 2025.
EducationOak View Middle School Pre-K-8 expansion draws traffic, enrollment concerns Nick Anschultz Apr 1, 20262 commentsExpansion slated for this fall.
SportsBuchholz flag football highlights busy broadcast week Mike Ridaught Apr 1, 20260 commentsBaseball and All-Star basketball broadcasts are on Friday and Saturday.
SportsNewberry walks off Columbia in back-and-forth thriller Marty Pallman Apr 1, 20260 commentsAiden Michaux singles in game-winning run in bottom of seventh inning.
SportsGHS rallies past Buchholz to split 2-game series Mike Ridaught Mar 31, 20260 commentsAubree Suarez and Leanna Bourdage had solo home runs for Hurricanes.
EducationEastside High School celebrates unveiling of new campus mural Nick Anschultz Mar 31, 20262 commentsMural represents EHS’s history and legacy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation Seth Johnson Mar 31, 20267 commentsCommission also considering $5.7M road project.
NewsNewberry man, 40, dies when motorcycle crashes into SUV Staff Reports Mar 31, 20260 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 26 on Monday evening.
NewsFirefighters battle 20-acre brush fire in Northeast Alachua County Staff Reports Mar 31, 20260 commentsMultiple units contain fire on Monday afternoon.
Government + PoliticsNewberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate Oldman Lillian Hamman Mar 30, 20268 commentsDeputy’s altercation report remains outstanding.