Government + PoliticsAlachua prepares to hire Rodolfo Valladares as city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 15, 20260 commentsThree-year contract to come before City Commission on Jan. 26.
NewsAlachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision Lillian Hamman Jan 14, 20264 commentsTara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
Government + PoliticsPrivate 200-acre golf course in Alachua to amend condition after state concern Lillian Hamman Jan 9, 20263 commentsTomoka Hills Golf Course is being built by an insurance executive.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025 C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson Jan 1, 20260 commentsFollowing our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
NewsReferendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025 Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20250 commentsFrom scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission shuts down public records policy workshop Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 202520 commentsFills planning and zoning vacancies.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner questions city’s public records policies Lillian Hamman Nov 26, 20255 commentsCity allows alcohol sales near religious institutions in CRA.
NewsAlachua’s Josh’s Place wins 3-year $120K concert series grant Lillian Hamman Nov 21, 20251 commentConcerts to kick off in April 2026, honoring Josh Harris.
Business‘Cows Eat Free’ on Chick-fil-A’s opening day in Alachua Lillian Hamman Nov 20, 20251 commentNew dining room offers play space for children.
BusinessAlachua Chick-fil-A marks grand opening with free meal giveaway Lillian Hamman Nov 17, 20250 commentsCows Eat Free giveaway for costumed customers on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves to expand alcohol sales in CRA district Lillian Hamman Nov 11, 20250 commentsState-funded grant of $1.5 million to be used for road near new Ben E. Keith facility.
Government + PoliticsAlachua unveils new water management facility Lillian Hamman Oct 29, 20255 commentsAdditional wellfield grows city water capacity by 30%.
BusinessHitchcock’s Markets’ founding family reflects on store’s 80-year legacy Lillian Hamman Oct 15, 20255 commentsAlan Hitchcock to continue Field & Fork food pantry at UF.
Government + PoliticsFDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts Lillian Hamman Oct 6, 202518 commentsGroup pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Government + PoliticsStatewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua Lillian Hamman Sep 30, 20250 commentsAlachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
BusinessFirestone Complete Auto Care launches first Alachua location Lillian Hamman Sep 15, 20251 commentCompany to make Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida donation.
NewsAlachua seeks votes to secure free concert series grant Lillian Hamman Sep 1, 20251 commentGrant would supply $120k for three years of free concerts.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20256 commentsCity joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 20252 commentsOur Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.