CrimeGainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group Staff Reports Jan 2, 20250 commentsMan traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Local LivingTop famous names from Alachua County Glory Reitz Jan 1, 202510 commentsFrom an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 20250 commentsLaws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
CrimeChiefland man arrested for killing brother on New Year’s Eve Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsIncident followed domestic dispute at Manatee Farms subdivision.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 C.J. Gish Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Local LivingHoliday History: New Year’s Day traditions Tim Price Jan 1, 20250 commentsEating black eyed peas a long-standing Southern tradition.
NewsFirefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsNo people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
NewsFr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Dec 31, 20240 commentsLocal Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
EducationDeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 20246 commentsItems ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
NewsCrestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run Staff Reports Dec 31, 20242 commentsLaw enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsTemps to dip below 40 degrees Wednesday through Saturday nights.
BusinessMainstreet’s 2024 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 20242 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
Local LivingLovler: Personal recollections of Jimmy Carter Ronnie Lovler Dec 30, 20241 commentLate leader prioritized human rights.
SportsRidaught: Hoops galore during holidays Mike Ridaught Dec 30, 20240 commentsArea basketball teams celebrate Christmas, New Year’s weeks at tournaments.
BusinessLouis’ Lunch legend Tommy Pennisi dies at 89 Lillian Hamman Dec 30, 20241 commentLoss marks end of Pennisi family fingerprint on Gainesville food scene.
NewsHigh Springs woman dies in house fire Staff Reports Dec 30, 20240 commentsFire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.
NewsFormer President Jimmy Carter, 100, dies in hospice care Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 30, 20240 commentsCarter was oldest living president in U.S. history.
Government + PoliticsNew Levy County Animal Services to change mission Glory Reitz Dec 28, 20242 commentsPlan based on input from UF, stakeholders.
SportsRidaught: Top 10 local sports highlights of 2024 Mike Ridaught Dec 27, 20240 commentsYear included star performances, state championships, near misses.
EducationUF listening sessions slated in January for presidential search Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20245 comments15-member search committee already installed.
BusinessPeaceful Paths picks Crystal Sorrow for CEO Staff Reports Dec 27, 20241 commentSorrow has been interim CEO since July.
Local LivingMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024 Lillian Hamman, Glory Reitz Dec 27, 20240 commentsMainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.