Local News

Area hospitals see slight decline in COVID cases

C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson

Feb 8, 2022

While new state and county COVID-positive cases continue to see a significant decrease, Gainesville hospitalization numbers are plateauing and showing signs they will also decline further. […]

Government + Politics

BOCC moves forward with zero waste projects

Seth Johnson

Feb 8, 2022

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) heard an update on its Zero Waste initiatives at its regular meeting on Tuesday, including more insight into […]

Government + Politics

Levy OKs experiment to turn dirt roads to cement

Suzette Cook

Feb 8, 2022

A University of Florida and Buchholz High School graduate turned civil engineer will work with Levy County to pilot a soil stabilization experiment that turns dirt […]

Local News

GFR extinguishes NW 33rd Terrace residential fire

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 8, 2022

An early morning house fire displaced residents at 3725 NW 33rd Terrace in Gainesville on Tuesday. Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded to the 1:15 a.m. call […]

Government + Politics

Lake City restarts manager search

Seth Johnson

Feb 7, 2022

Lake City must restart its city manager search after its final candidate, Thomas Thomas, withdrew during final negotiations. The city council found out on Saturday after […]

Government + Politics

Some downtown parking spaces return to higher fees

Camille Broadway

Feb 7, 2022

While free parking spaces are making a return to downtown Gainesville, so are higher rates at the Southwest Parking Garage and some other paid parking spaces, […]

Education

Construction begins on new Oak View classrooms

Suzette Cook

Feb 7, 2022

Oak View Middle School (OVMS) students in Newberry knew it was a big day because Principal Kelly Armstrong wore his fancy tie. About 150 fifth grade […]

Business

Florida gas prices surge higher

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 7, 2022

Blustery winter weather and geopolitical tensions are helping drive up the price of oil, which is now in the low-$90s per barrel and nearly $30 more […]

Local News

Keepers send 20 million bees to CA almond farms

Suzette Cook

Feb 7, 2022

Just like worker bees themselves, three beekeepers and a truck driver went into loading mode early Saturday evening in Newberry. They picked just the right time […]

Education

FIRE lists UF among worst colleges for free speech

C.J. Gish

Feb 7, 2022

After U.S. News & World Report named the University of Florida one of the top five public universities in the country last year, UF has made […]

Government + Politics

Levy BOCC to discuss turnpike, boat removal

Suzette Cook

Feb 7, 2022

The Levy County Board of County Commissioners will address an agenda on Tuesday that includes correspondence with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding turnpike extensions. […]

Local News

3-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 6, 2022

A three-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a Mayo man and a seriously injured Branford woman midday Sunday near Ichetucknee Springs State Park. According to […]

Local News

Single-vehicle crash kills teen, injures 3

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 5, 2022

A single vehicle collision resulted in the death of a teenage Live Oak male and left three others injured early Saturday morning along County Road 136 […]

Local Living

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire draws 30,000 visitors

Suzette Cook

Feb 4, 2022

The jokester perched on the castle wall entrance to the 35th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire set the tone for a lighthearted and character engaging experience. According […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville to increase costs for candidates

Camille Broadway

Feb 3, 2022

The Gainesville City Commission approved on first reading Thursday a change that will increase the fees future commission candidates will have to pay but also added […]

Government + Politics

Free parking spaces return to downtown

Camille Broadway

Feb 3, 2022

Prompted by complaints from citizens and business owners, the Gainesville City Commission voted 5-1 to suspend changes to downtown parking. The commission passed a set of […]

Government + Politics

BOCC to mobilize against Clemons bill

J.C. Derrick

Feb 3, 2022

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) did not like the recent proposal to let voters decide whether to expand the commission, but it likes […]

Local News

ACSO acquires new jail health care provider

C.J. Gish

Feb 3, 2022

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) announced it now has a new correctional health care partner servicing the Alachua County Jail (ACJ). Starting Tuesday, Wellpath took […]

Local News

Fire consumes feed and seed store in Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 3, 2022

Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) is investigating the cause of a commercial fire that ravaged the Alachua County Feed and Seed Store on NW 6th Street on […]

Government + Politics

Sen. Perry seeking CR 232 rehab funds

Suzette Cook

Feb 3, 2022

State Sen. Keith Perry has filed a funding request to cover the cost of paving a 10-mile stretch of Alachua County portions of County Road 232. […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County BOCC reform bill advances

Suzette Cook

Feb 2, 2022

The first of three legislative committees passed a bill on Wednesday that could potentially change the way citizens vote for the Alachua County Board of County […]

Government + Politics

Hawthorne rejects Alachua County land offer

Seth Johnson

Feb 2, 2022

The Hawthorne City Commission declined to take ownership of nine lots that total 5.22 acres offered by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners at Tuesday’s […]

Local News

DeSantis visits Santa Fe, announces new funding

Seth Johnson

Feb 2, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Santa Fe College’s Perry Construction Institute on Wednesday morning to announce an $89 million investment in Florida’s education future, including funds for […]

Local News

Commissioner, former GRU head join mayoral race

Camille Broadway

Feb 1, 2022

Former Gainesville Regional Utilities general manager Ed Bielarski has filed to run for mayor of the city that fired him—and his newest opponent is the commissioner […]

Area hospitals see slight decline in COVID cases

BOCC moves forward with zero waste projects

Levy OKs experiment to turn dirt roads to cement

GFR extinguishes NW 33rd Terrace residential fire

Lake City restarts manager search

Some downtown parking spaces return to higher fees

Construction begins on new Oak View classrooms

Florida gas prices surge higher

Keepers send 20 million bees to CA almond farms

FIRE lists UF among worst colleges for free speech

Levy BOCC to discuss turnpike, boat removal

3-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Single-vehicle crash kills teen, injures 3

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire draws 30,000 visitors

Gainesville to increase costs for candidates

Free parking spaces return to downtown

BOCC to mobilize against Clemons bill

ACSO acquires new jail health care provider

Fire consumes feed and seed store in Gainesville

Sen. Perry seeking CR 232 rehab funds

Alachua County BOCC reform bill advances

Hawthorne rejects Alachua County land offer

DeSantis visits Santa Fe, announces new funding

Commissioner, former GRU head join mayoral race

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