NewsSwept away: Aerial look at Helene’s impact Diego Perdomo | Fresh Take Florida Sep 28, 20241 commentStorm left a swath of destruction along Florida coast.
Local NewsHelene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville J.C. Derrick Sep 27, 20241 commentNo injuries reported in Gainesville.
NewsHurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm C.J. Gish Sep 26, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
NewsHelene upgraded to hurricane C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20241 commentStorm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
NewsNorth Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsSpecial needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
EducationUF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsArea colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
EducationNorth Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsArea schools to close for multiple days.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
EducationUF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsUniversity remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
NewsSandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsRegion prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.
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.