Government + PoliticsWard honors local, national music icons in State of the City Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20261 commentCity looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
Government + PoliticsGainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20260 commentsUtility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Local Living‘On Sight’ free movie premiere slated for April 4 Staff Reports Feb 16, 20260 commentsRegal Celebration Pointe to host event and reservations required.
NewsLongtime Gainesville city rights activist Rosa B. Williams, 92, died Thursday Staff Reports Feb 13, 20260 commentsArt, dance center in Gainesville named in her honor.
Government + Politics“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20264 commentsNo timeline on final decision.
BusinessGreater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce focuses on future after December adjustment Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20260 commentsNew chair said corrections worked.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants Seth Johnson Feb 4, 202610 commentsVote follows countywide survey.
NewsGainesville continues Cold Night Shelter through Feb. 7 Staff Reports Feb 4, 20260 commentsWinter weather has chilled North Central Florida since Jan. 26.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand Seth Johnson Feb 3, 20263 commentsOrganization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
NewsGainesville extends Cold Night Shelter through Feb. 3 Staff Reports Jan 30, 20260 commentsTemperature to drop into 20s Saturday through Monday.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Jan. 26-31 Staff Reports Jan 26, 20260 commentsTemperature to dip below 40s over next six nights.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20263 commentsComprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Local NewsGainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade Seth Johnson Jan 19, 20260 commentsMLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Local LivingHoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Depot Park for a weekend of festivities Staff Reports Jan 19, 20262 commentsFaire to be held on Jan. 24-25.
Government + PoliticsGainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10 Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20268 commentsCity to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Jan. 15-19 Staff Reports Jan 15, 20260 commentsTemperature to dip below 40s over next five nights.
Local LivingTree Quest 2026 scavenger hunt to kick off on Arbor Day Stephanie Cadaval | UF/IFAS Jan 14, 20260 commentsUF/IFAS and city of Gainesville team up to offer urban forestry adventure.
Government + PoliticsWard readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026 Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20262 commentsCommissioner Ed Book to step down.
Education6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026 Nick Anschultz Jan 2, 20260 commentsTopics range from leadership searches to elections.
Local NewsMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2025 Lillian Hamman, Nick Anschultz Dec 30, 20250 commentsStories included fraud case, UF pipe organ centennial celebration and Lincoln High School Memorial Wall unveiling.
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
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 Staff Reports Dec 29, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip into 30s Monday through Thursday nights.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate U.S.’s 250th anniversary with ‘Six Triple Eight’ performance Staff Reports Dec 24, 20251 commentPerformances slated for January at Gainesville Old Post Office.
NewsRenovations at Tom Petty Park reach halfway mark Staff Reports Dec 23, 20250 commentsPickleball courts, new restrooms to be completed in 2026.