Local News Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville J.C. Derrick Sep 27, 2024No injuries reported in Gainesville.
News Hurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2024National Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2024Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + Politics Library district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2024Millage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
News Helene upgraded to hurricane C.J. Gish Sep 25, 2024Storm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
News North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 2024Special needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
Education UF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 2024Area colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + Politics State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
News Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 2024National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
Education Gainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024Abhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
Education North Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 2024Area schools to close for multiple days.
News Alachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 2024Preparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Education UF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings C.J. Gish Sep 24, 2024University remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Government + Politics Newberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
News Sandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties C.J. Gish Sep 24, 2024Region prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.
News FWC urges vessel owners to secure boats due to impending hurricane FWC Sep 24, 2024Weather expected to strengthen into potential Hurricane Helene later this week.
News Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night C.J. Gish Sep 23, 2024Updated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
Government + Politics Hawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 2024Free event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
News What happened to hurricane season? Carson Wood | Special to Mainstreet Daily News Sep 23, 2024Experts warn to stay vigilant regardless of low activity.
Crime Former Bronson basketball coach sentenced for production of child porn C.J. Gish Sep 23, 2024Billy McCall Jr. receives 12-year federal prison sentence.
Crime GPD arrests Ocala man who allegedly shoots woman near UF Staff Reports Sep 23, 2024Incident occurs early Sunday morning on NW 1st Avenue.
News Maryland man dies when sedan travels off road in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 23, 2024Sedan leaves County Road 234 and strikes utility pole.