Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
Following our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
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Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
Following our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
Firefighters extinguish blaze in SE 3rd Avenue residence
Fire occurs on Tuesday.
Keystone Heights man, 60, seriously injured after car crashes into house
Incident occurs on State Road 21 on Tuesday afternoon.
Pamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race
Marshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2025
Stories included fraud case, UF pipe organ centennial celebration and Lincoln High School Memorial Wall unveiling.
Alachua County partners with O-Town Compost to start food waste collection
Pilot program slated for county’s five rural collection centers
Archer appoints ex-Hawthorne mayor as interim part-time city manager
Permanent city manager interviews slated for Jan. 5 to Jan. 7.
Fire destroys barn, vehicle in Cross Creek
Crews from multiple fire units respond to Sunday blaze.
Referendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025
From scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Dec. 29 to Jan. 1
Temperature to dip into 30s Monday through Thursday nights.
Morriston teen dies in ATV crash in Levy County
Driver overturns vehicle on Friday afternoon.
Fort White man arrested for shooting person in head
Suspect charged with attempted second-degree murder.
4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026
Three seats are up for reelection.
SUV hits, kills Old Town man, 30, walking on CR 349 in Dixie County
Incident occurs on Wednesday evening.
Gainesville’s bird count sees 171 species despite drought
Birders had chance to tie record.
New postal rule may affect charitable gift postmarks for 2025 tax year
Postal Service no longer applying postmarks at post offices and mailboxes.
Firefighters extinguish chimney fire
Creosote buildup leads to fire.
Former UF President Ben Sasse reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Sasse announced the diagnosis via social media on Tuesday morning.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center earns APPLE accreditation
Learning center has been working toward accreditation for last year.
Registered sexual offender arrested after online threats to law enforcement
Gainesville man posts multiple comments on social media.
Renovations at Tom Petty Park reach halfway mark
Pickleball courts, new restrooms to be completed in 2026.
Williston man facing charges in alleged relationship with minor
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies arrest suspect on Dec. 18.
Green Cove Springs man, 42, dies in single-vehicle crash in Alachua County
Sedan leaves road on NW 94th Avenue south of Alachua.
Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Locals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.