Local LivingEastside High to host 16th annual Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala competition Staff Reports Jan 25, 20240 commentsJudges will choose next Miss Gainesville, Miss Ocala, Miss Gainesville’s Teen and Miss Ocala’s Teen.
SportsDefense, bench help Bobcats sweep Rams Mike Ridaught Jan 25, 20240 commentsBuchholz holds Eastside without a field goal in the second quarter and build 15-point halftime lead.
SportsHawthorne, P.K. Yonge girls in top 20 regional rankings Mike Ridaught Jan 18, 20240 commentsDefending 1A state champion Hawthorne remained 16th, while P.K. Yonge, which lost at current No. 2 Providence in last year’s 3A-Region 1 Final, dropped one spot to […]
EducationEastside senior receives Keeper of the Dream scholarship Glory Reitz Jan 5, 20240 commentsEHS student body president to be keynote speaker at 39th Annual Hall of Fame GALA.
SportsFourth quarter run lifts Eastside past Santa Fe Mike Ridaught Jan 5, 20240 commentsRams use an 18-0 run in final period to rally past Raiders, 53-42, at home.
SportsBishop Kenny undisputed girls basketball No. 1 heading into 2024 Mike Ridaught Jan 3, 20240 commentsDefending 1A champ Hawthorne and 3A region finalist P.K. Yonge ranked 16th and 18th among area teams.
EducationEastside High School students learn medical skills Glory Reitz Jan 2, 20240 commentsPartnership with UF Health creates job opportunities straight out of high school.
SportsRidaught: Former Gator, future Gator highlight Florida Get Down Mike Ridaught Dec 29, 20230 commentsFifth annual tournament on tap at St. Francis Catholic Academy for Friday and Saturday.
SportsOak Hall upsets Eastside, Buchholz rolls at Hitchcock’s Challenge Mike Ridaught Dec 28, 20230 commentsEagles get their first win against a city public school in over 25 years.
Local LivingFlorida MLK Jr. Commission to host week of memorial events in January Staff Reports Dec 26, 20230 commentsEvents will culminate with parade on Jan. 15.
SportsRidaught: High school sports wrap up another incredible year Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 comments2023 sees multiple team, individual state champions in Mainstreet’s coverage area.
SportsRidaught: Over 15 high school hoops games to be broadcast “live” Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 20230 commentsAverage of two games per week to be broadcast on Mainstreet Daily News.
SportsBuchholz edges Eastside, continues hot start Marty Pallman Dec 16, 20230 commentsBobcats improved to 5-1 and remain undefeated at home.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 20230 commentsFlorida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
SportsSikes, Vice named small school, big school coaches of the year Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsMendy Sikes led Branford to its first state title game, while Gainesville’s Chancie Vice led her team to its first district title in 12 years.
SportsSanta Fe, GHS highlight Bosshardt Realty All Area teams Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 20230 commentsRaiders and Hurricanes place five players apiece on big school first and second teams.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 20232 commentsDistrict staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 20231 commentThe two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
SportsFour Alachua County teams remaining entering round two of playoffs Mike Ridaught Nov 17, 20230 commentsUnbeaten teams Buchholz and Hawthorne highlight football broadcasts this week.
SportsBuchholz puts stranglehold on top spot after opening round of playoffs Marty Pallman Nov 16, 20230 commentsHawthorne, Bradford and Williston remain top six in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
SportsRidaught: It’s been a fall season to remember for Alachua County athletics Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsArea schools find success in postseason action.
SportsUnsportsmanlike penalty helps Eastside edge Palatka Mike Ridaught Nov 11, 20230 commentsRams defeated the Panthers, 28-27, in a Class 2S-Region 2 Quarterfinal at Citizens Field.
FeaturedBuchholz snags top spot in regional football power poll Marty Pallman Nov 10, 20230 commentsBobcats finish regular season undefeated after Mainland blasted in final contest.