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.
Local Living Hawthorne pastor, WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday Seth Johnson Sep 21, 2024Williams sat on City Commission for more than a decade.
Local News Gainesville man, 84, dies in crash Staff Reports Sep 20, 2024Investigators say cause of crash unknown.
News Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 2024Property out of compliance with codes for second time.
News Trenton man seriously injured in 2-vehicle Levy County collision Staff Reports Sep 20, 2024Crash occurs on County Road 345.
News Derrick: Recapping a successful survey—and a new member benefit J.C. Derrick Sep 20, 2024Plus: Answers to your frequently asked questions.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2024Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Crime Ocala man found guilty for downtown Gainesville double homicide Staff Reports Sep 19, 2024Shooting occurred on W. University Avenue on July 30, 2023.
Health CDS opens new Gainesville youth shelter Glory Reitz Sep 19, 2024Facility can accept up to 20 children for up to 30 days at a time.
Business UF/IFAS: Hurricane Debby agricultural storm damage tops $93M Staff Reports Sep 19, 2024UF economists release estimates from August storm.
News Updated: Cedar Key fire destroys, damages multiple businesses C.J. Gish Sep 19, 2024State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Education 9 Frazer School students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 19, 2024First-year school opened its doors in August.
Education Newberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Charter school board has filed articles of incorporation.