Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
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Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park
A 40-year-old woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint while walking on a path along 122th Street on Dec. 28th. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination
North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]
Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church
An 80-year-old Newberry resident returned home from church on Dec. 13th to discover she was a victim of burglary. Wanda Laird said she when she arrived […]
Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series
Throughout winter break, Alachua County Public Schools is releasing winter concerts from area schools for all to enjoy from the comfort of home. Music teachers throughout […]
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]
Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident
A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]
Gators grab nominations for major awards
Christmas came early for Florida Gators star quarterback Kyle Trask as he became the fifth player in school history to make the Heisman finalist list. He […]
Trinity Christian tops 2020 The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness
GAINESVILLE — A high school football season that was once in doubt has come to an end. And just like every other year in Florida, eight […]
UF Health Shands Hospital ranked best in Florida
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital emerged as Florida’s top health center and one of the nation’s elite in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 […]
From our Mainstreet family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays
In 1863 poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words of a hymn still sung today. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols […]
UF star forward Johnson to spend Christmas at home
University of Florida junior forward Keyontae Johnson was released from the hospital this week and will spend Christmas at home with his family. The 2020 Southeastern […]
Alachua County adult ICU beds now 90 percent occupied
Florida’s Agency for The Health Care Administration (AHCA) is reporting that of the 308 adult ICU beds available in Alachua County hospitals on Christmas Eve, only […]
Moderna vaccinations begin for health care employees at UF Health in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida Health faculty and staff today began receiving a vaccine developed by Moderna, the second of two authorized vaccines upon which rest the […]
The gift of memories is right at your fingertips
If you click on your photo library and start scrolling through the images, it probably won’t take long to see a reminder that 2020 was a […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce holiday schedules
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on December […]
Updating Breaking News: Multi-vehicle collision in Alachua County kills Trenton man
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle-collision yesterday at approximately 4:52 pm in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Gainesville
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the 2100 block of NE Waldo Road on Saturday. After arriving, […]
Hawthorne girls remain unbeaten; face Atlantic in the Battle of the Island finals today
Girls: Hawthorne 53, Potter’s House 36 The defending 1A state champion Hawthorne girls’ basketball team were in action at the Battle on the Island at Ridgeview […]
Marion County Sheriff’s Office keeps “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Some things are pandemic-proof. The deputies at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition last Thursday by purchasing gifts for […]
UF Health chief epidemiologist debunks common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Here is a link to the UF Health COVID-19 website, for more information about the vaccine: https://coronavirus.ufhealth.org/vaccinations/ As the new vaccines developed to combat COVID-19 begin to […]
Hidden Atrocities (Part Five): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida
Before spending the last 100 days researching and investigating human trafficking in North Central Florida, I thought it was primarily a big city problem. Before interviewing […]
Alachua police keep “Shop with a Cop” alive in 2020
Some traditions are pandemic-proof. The officers at the Alachua Police Department kept alive its “Shop with a Cop” tradition this weekend by purchasing gifts for kids, […]
Future looks bright for Hawthorne football in 2021
Last week the Hawthorne football team advanced to its first football state championship game in school history, and even though the Hornets lost to Baker, 27-14, […]