8 Alachua County athletes head to Special Olympics for Team Florida
Special Olympics USA Games held in Minneapolis.
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8 Alachua County athletes head to Special Olympics for Team Florida
Special Olympics USA Games held in Minneapolis.
Gainesville man sentenced to 7 years in prison on drug, firearm charges
A Gainesville man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges involving possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm […]
Gainesville leaders remember Parks, Colvin at annual RTS event
City honors Parks annually during Black History Month.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
Pamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race
Marshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
Alachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests
Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
‘Can We Talk’ Q&A event with local law enforcment on tap for Sunday
Event to discus mental health, education, gun violence and I.C.E.
ACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies
Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
High Springs man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography distribution
Jon Crawford pleads guilty to charges.
“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school
Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office
Alachua 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 […]
Judge upholds $15 million award in Alachua County sheriff discrimination case
Sheriff’s request for new trial denied.
Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges
Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
Alachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year
Many budgets to stay flat.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office appeals $15 million discrimination verdict
New motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.
Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports
Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address
City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Alachua County jury awards $15 million in sheriff discrimination case
Jury finds ACSO discriminated, retaliated against white sergeant.
ACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week
Motion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session
Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms
Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024
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From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024
Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.