NewsFWC urges vessel owners to secure boats due to impending hurricane FWC Sep 24, 20240 commentsWeather expected to strengthen into potential Hurricane Helene later this week.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night C.J. Gish Sep 23, 20240 commentsUpdated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsFree event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
NewsWhat happened to hurricane season? Carson Wood | Special to Mainstreet Daily News Sep 23, 20241 commentExperts warn to stay vigilant regardless of low activity.
CrimeFormer Bronson basketball coach sentenced for production of child porn C.J. Gish Sep 23, 20240 commentsBilly McCall Jr. receives 12-year federal prison sentence.
CrimeGPD arrests Ocala man who allegedly shoots woman near UF Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsIncident occurs early Sunday morning on NW 1st Avenue.
NewsMaryland man dies when sedan travels off road in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsSedan leaves County Road 234 and strikes utility pole.
Local LivingHawthorne pastor, WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20241 commentWilliams sat on City Commission for more than a decade.
Local NewsGainesville man, 84, dies in crash Staff Reports Sep 20, 20240 commentsInvestigators say cause of crash unknown.
NewsAlachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 202411 commentsProperty out of compliance with codes for second time.
NewsTrenton man seriously injured in 2-vehicle Levy County collision Staff Reports Sep 20, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on County Road 345.
NewsDerrick: Recapping a successful survey—and a new member benefit J.C. Derrick Sep 20, 20240 commentsPlus: Answers to your frequently asked questions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20244 commentsCommission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
CrimeOcala man found guilty for downtown Gainesville double homicide Staff Reports Sep 19, 20241 commentShooting occurred on W. University Avenue on July 30, 2023.
HealthCDS opens new Gainesville youth shelter Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20240 commentsFacility can accept up to 20 children for up to 30 days at a time.
BusinessUF/IFAS: Hurricane Debby agricultural storm damage tops $93M Staff Reports Sep 19, 20240 commentsUF economists release estimates from August storm.
NewsUpdated: Cedar Key fire destroys, damages multiple businesses C.J. Gish Sep 19, 20246 commentsState Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Education9 Frazer School students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 19, 202414 commentsFirst-year school opened its doors in August.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
CrimeFlorida couple sentenced to federal prison for production of child porn Staff Reports Sep 18, 20240 commentsGainesville man receives life sentence, Orlando woman 23 years in prison.
EducationSchool board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20242 commentsMembers say they need more details about what product would include.
CrimeLaw enforcement responds to suspicious package found at Hampton Inn C.J. Gish Sep 18, 20240 commentsEmployee finds concerning note while cleaning room.
EducationACEA declares impasse in teacher salary negotiations Glory Reitz Sep 17, 20242 commentsSchool district won’t offer retroactive pay raise or go higher than 1.6 percent in salary increase.
Local NewsSanta Fe’s downtown enrollment doubled after opening Blount Hall Seth Johnson Sep 17, 20240 commentsCollege to continue downtown emphasis following center’s success.