Alachua County issues burn ban through Feb. 6
Ban includes campfires, bonfires and unpermitted controlled burns.
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Alachua County issues burn ban through Feb. 6
Ban includes campfires, bonfires and unpermitted controlled burns.
Derrick: Mainstreet Daily News launches weekly podcast
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Alachua County woman charged with over 70 counts of child pornography
Law enforcement arrested a 26-year-old Alachua County woman on Thursday and charged her with more than 70 counts related to child pornography. According to an Alachua […]
Groups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure
Pushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Gainesville utility set for second 5 mill fuel increase amid winter weather
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) announced Thursday that it would again raise its fuel adjustment cost by 5 mills in February, following a mirror increase for January. The adjustment […]
Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
A fourth candidate has entered the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) race. Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this […]
2 killed in double shooting at Starke home on NE 6th Lane
Bradford County Sheriff’s deputies discover deceased man, woman at residence.
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
UF holds second listening session for presidential search feedback
Public offers input on proposed qualifications and criteria for next president.
University of Florida’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 1 by U.S. News
Program moves up one spot from 2025 rankings.
Devil’s Millhopper ranger named 2026 Park Ranger of Year for Florida
Alachua County's Ebner selected for positive leadership, creativity.
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
Elimination follows $900K bill from November.
Newberry Community School Board approves 2026-27 staffing plan
Board also approved civility policy and ratified petition for attorney’s fees.
UF initiates searches for permanent deans in arts, engineering and medicine
Acting Honors Program director and Assistant Provost for Student Success appointed.
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Home construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
FBI, IRS warn against elder fraud schemes in Gainesville
Warning comes after $15 million fraud conviction.
High Springs resident, 71, suffers critical injuries in dog attack
Responding Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy also injured in incident.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Jan. 26-31
Temperature to dip below 40s over next six nights.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
High Springs teacher Barbara Brock named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year
Brock among 40 educators honored at annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.
UF Hillel renamed following seven-figure gift from Schilit philanthropists
Building now called the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida.
UF researchers shows new science exposing how humidity escalates heat waves
When Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, cone predictions and wind speeds, all in the hopes […]
Newberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board
Petion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
UF Health hires first system chief nursing officer
Walker previously worked at Advocate Health.