Local News
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023
Dec 29, 2023
Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
Levy County officials add charges against wanted felon
Dec 29, 2023
Arrested man wanted in three Florida counties.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program
Dec 28, 2023
Temperatures to dip under 45 for next four nights.
DeSantis appoints UF nurse practitioner to cancer advisory council
Dec 28, 2023
Autumn Citta selected to Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Dec 27, 2023
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Levy County Sheriff’s Office requests help to identify burglars
Dec 27, 2023
Multiple vehicle burglaries reported in Williston.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
Semi crashes, catches fire on I-10 in Suwannee County
Dec 26, 2023
Tire blowout leads to accident near 283 exit.
Law enforcement arrests woman who shot 2 people at Walgreens
Dec 26, 2023
One victim killed, another in unknown condition.
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
Dec 26, 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning
Dec 22, 2023
Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Dec 22, 2023
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Dec 22, 2023
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville Fire Rescue gives safety tips for holidays
Dec 22, 2023
Holidays provide an increase in risk for fires.
Audubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels
Dec 21, 2023
Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Dec 21, 2023
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Levy County Sheriff warns of potential “pop up” block party
Dec 21, 2023
Party planned for East Williston area on Friday.
GFR extinguishes commercial building fire on NE 35th Avenue
Dec 21, 2023
No injures reported in Wednesday night blaze.
UF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S.
Dec 20, 2023
Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
UF releases $10 million to projects in fourth round of funding
Dec 20, 2023
Funds to support space, agriculture and construction research.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Dec 20, 2023
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.