NewsLaw enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20250 commentsAbandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
CrimeGainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group Staff Reports Jan 2, 20250 commentsMan traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Government + PoliticsFlorida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 20250 commentsLaw requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 20250 commentsLaws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
NewsFirefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsNo people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
NewsFr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Dec 31, 20240 commentsLocal Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
EducationDeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 20246 commentsItems ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
NewsCrestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run Staff Reports Dec 31, 20242 commentsLaw enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsTemps to dip below 40 degrees Wednesday through Saturday nights.
NewsHigh Springs woman dies in house fire Staff Reports Dec 30, 20240 commentsFire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.
Government + PoliticsNew Levy County Animal Services to change mission Glory Reitz Dec 28, 20242 commentsPlan based on input from UF, stakeholders.
EducationUF listening sessions slated in January for presidential search Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20245 comments15-member search committee already installed.
BusinessPeaceful Paths picks Crystal Sorrow for CEO Staff Reports Dec 27, 20241 commentSorrow has been interim CEO since July.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20243 commentsLocal officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Local NewsFrom surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20240 commentsMainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
NewsGeorgia man dies in Gilchrist County crash Staff Reports Dec 26, 20240 commentsDriver left roadway, struck tree.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County installs hundreds of “no trucks” signs Staff Reports Dec 26, 20248 commentsSigns placed across 44 road segments throughout county to improve safety.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater Seth Johnson Dec 25, 20245 commentsCity Commission to finalize decision.
NewsFirefighters extinguish house fire on SW Archer Road Staff Reports Dec 24, 20240 commentsHome fully involved when units arrive.
NewsArcher man, two Gainesville residents killed in crash near The Rock Staff Reports Dec 23, 20240 commentsMotorcycle, sedan collided in Jonesville.
Government + PoliticsLocal governments to close for holidays, trash collection delayed Seth Johnson Dec 23, 20240 commentsRTS also impacted with reduced services, no service.