Sheriff’s deputy strikes, injures 2 ATV riders
ATV was traveling on roadway without lights.
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Santa Fe College announces two provost finalists
Finalists to visit campus in January.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023
Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session
Less local legislation expected.
Levy County officials add charges against wanted felon
Arrested man wanted in three Florida counties.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program
Temperatures to dip under 45 for next four nights.
DeSantis appoints UF nurse practitioner to cancer advisory council
Autumn Citta selected to Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Levy County Sheriff’s Office requests help to identify burglars
Multiple vehicle burglaries reported in Williston.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
Semi crashes, catches fire on I-10 in Suwannee County
Tire blowout leads to accident near 283 exit.
Law enforcement arrests woman who shot 2 people at Walgreens
One victim killed, another in unknown condition.
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Christmas crash kills 23-year-old on I-75
Florida Highway Patrol investigating accident.
Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning
Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville Fire Rescue gives safety tips for holidays
Holidays provide an increase in risk for fires.
Audubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels
Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Levy County Sheriff warns of potential “pop up” block party
Party planned for East Williston area on Friday.
GFR extinguishes commercial building fire on NE 35th Avenue
No injures reported in Wednesday night blaze.
UF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S.
Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
UF releases $10 million to projects in fourth round of funding
Funds to support space, agriculture and construction research.