Local Living‘Can We Talk’ Q&A event with local law enforcment on tap for Sunday Staff Reports Oct 15, 20250 commentsEvent to discus mental health, education, gun violence and I.C.E.
EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 20250 commentsMeeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
CrimeHigh Springs man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography distribution Staff Reports Sep 3, 20250 commentsJon Crawford pleads guilty to charges.
Education“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school Nick Anschultz Aug 11, 20252 commentsKanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
Government + PoliticsAnimal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20256 commentsAlachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
NewsJudge upholds $15 million award in Alachua County sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20251 commentSheriff’s request for new trial denied.
CrimeGainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges Staff Reports May 12, 20251 commentStephen Young arrested in March 2024.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year Seth Johnson May 6, 20250 commentsMany budgets to stay flat.
Local NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office appeals $15 million discrimination verdict Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20251 commentNew motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 20252 commentsSheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Local NewsAlachua County jury awards $15 million in sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Feb 7, 202538 commentsJury finds ACSO discriminated, retaliated against white sergeant.
NewsACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week Seth Johnson Jan 30, 20255 commentsMotion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 20250 commentsIncumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years C.J. Gish Jan 3, 20254 commentsArt Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Local NewsFrom surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20240 commentsMainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Government + PoliticsChad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 20241 commentScott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 20240 commentsMachine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Oct 25, 20242 commentsRepublican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 20242 commentsPeter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.