Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
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Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
U.S. surgeon general links alcohol consumption with cancer
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday issued an advisory warning Americans that drinking alcohol could increase their risk of developing cancer. Alcohol is the third leading preventable […]
DeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members
Patel, Cole are both currently on the board.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Car crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple
Single-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
Firefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road
No injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
Alachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal
Department acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
Gainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group
Man traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024
Top stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Firefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville
No people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
Federal report shows rise in homelessness
Homeless numbers jump 18% over 2023.
U.S. estimates world population grew less than 1% in 2024
Global population increased more than 71 million in 2024.
Alachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025
County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
Fr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86
Local Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Ward lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024
Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Crestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run
Law enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program
Temps to dip below 40 degrees Wednesday through Saturday nights.
High Springs woman dies in house fire
Fire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.