Featured2024 Election Results Staff Reports Nov 6, 20240 commentsWelcome to the Mainstreet Daily News election results page, which is brought to you in partnership with the Associated Press and LION Publishers. These numbers will […]
ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentNo changes to commission in first single-member district election.
ElectionsHigh Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20240 commentsHowell to replace Byran Williams.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
NewsArcher man dies in head-on collision Staff Reports Nov 5, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on US Highway 27 in Newberry.
SportsChiefland wins 7th straight against rival Trenton Mike Ridaught Nov 4, 20240 commentsIndians score 39 unanswered points to start game and finish regular season at 9-1.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
SportsBranford edges defending champ Baker in 5 sets, will play for Rural title Mike Ridaught Nov 4, 20240 commentsBucs advance to their second straight state championship game, will play No. 2 seed Liberty County on Wednesday.
FeaturedUF to host Election Day concert, expert panelist event Staff Reports Nov 4, 20240 commentsConcert part of national, nonprofit initiative.
SportsRidaught: Alachua County boys soccer teams look to take next step Mike Ridaught Nov 4, 20240 commentsBuchholz, Oak Hall both had undefeated regular seasons in 2023-24.
Local LivingAging Matters: More seniors working past retirement age Ronnie Lovler Nov 2, 20243 commentsPeople over 75 are fastest-growing segment of workforce
Local LivingFlorida Museum exhibit proves success of showing how paleontologists work Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Nov 2, 20240 commentsGainesville exhibit stocked with Florida fossils.
SportsEastside shuts out rival GHS for third straight year Mike Ridaught Nov 2, 20240 commentsOffense, defense, and special teams spark the Rams’ sixth straight win and third straight win in series.
SportsRidaught: P.K. Yonge girls soccer no longer the underdogs Mike Ridaught Nov 1, 20242 commentsBlue Wave advanced to first ever final four in program history last season.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
SportsBuchholz defense ends Cardinal Newman’s unbeaten season Marty Pallman Nov 1, 20240 commentsBobcats hold visiting Crusaders to one score in low-scoring contest.
BusinessFrom hotel to museum to offices: Gainesville’s Seagle Building starts next transition Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202410 commentsTrimark Properties has gutted two floors for office space.
SportsEastside boys win their 10th straight district title Mike Ridaught Oct 31, 20240 commentsThe Rams, last year’s 2A state runner-up, edged defending 2A state champion Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) by six points to win the 2A-District 3 title.
SportsBuchholz remains at No. 5 in football power poll rankings Marty Pallman Oct 31, 20240 commentsFight for top of regional rankings continues as Nease (Ponte Vedra) and Raines (Jacksonville) are deadlocked.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
NewsHigh Springs man dies when vehicle hits deer, overturns Staff Reports Oct 31, 20240 commentsSedan leaves State Road 45 and collides with utility pole and ejects driver.