SportsBig second quarter powers Buchholz past rival Gainesville Marty Pallman Jan 27, 2024Bobcats sweep season series against Hurricanes.
SportsWillison snags No. 3 in regional boys basketball power rankings Marty Pallman Jan 26, 2024Providence (Jacksonville) stays at top of power poll as regular season heads into last two weeks.
SportsGainesville’s Cornelius White named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Jan 25, 2024White helped lead the Hurricanes to a 3-0 week by averaging 18 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
SportsRed Devils flex their muscle, clamp down on GHS Mike Ridaught Jan 24, 2024Williston rallied from 2-0 deficit with 11 unanswered points and built a 30-point halftime lead.
SportsHawthorne survives as GHS misses potential game-winner Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 2024GHS misses three shots in final seconds as Hawthorne wins by one at The Purple Palace.
SportsLeivonen’s career-best 29 points leads high-octane GHS offense Mike Ridaught Jan 19, 2024Hurricanes used a 9-0 run in first quarter to take a lead it would never relinquish against Santa Fe.
SportsHurricanes blow past Blue Wave Marty Pallman Jan 18, 2024Gainesville never trails in 21-point win over visiting P.K. Yonge.
SportsWilliston boys tied for No. 2 in power poll basketball rankings Marty Pallman Jan 12, 2024Providence (Jacksonville) snags top spot in regional rankings.
SportsWhite scores 25 to lead Gainesville past Hawthorne Marty Pallman Jan 4, 2024Hurricanes overcome fourth quarter deficit to break three-game skid.
SportsRidaught: High school sports wrap up another incredible year Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20232023 sees multiple team, individual state champions in Mainstreet’s coverage area.
SportsMainland starts season at top in boys basketball power poll rankings Marty Pallman Dec 22, 2023Williston, Hawthorne, Gainesville, Newberry and Buchholz ranked in regional top 20.
SportsP.K. Yonge rallies from 10-point deficit to win at GHS Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 2023Lady Blue Wave outscored GHS 31-15 in the second half for their fourth straight win in series.
SportsRidaught: Over 15 high school hoops games to be broadcast “live” Mike Ridaught Dec 18, 2023Average of two games per week to be broadcast on Mainstreet Daily News.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA out with new, in with old Mike Ridaught Dec 15, 2023Board votes to eliminate Suburban-Metro football playoff system implemented two years ago.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne, P.K. Yonge land in top 10 of first regional rankings Mike Ridaught Dec 11, 2023Bishop Kenny tops first 2023-24 girls basketball Prep Zone Power Poll.
SportsBuchholz gets rare win at The Purple Palace Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 2023Bobcats win for just the third time in the past 19 games at Gainesville High.
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 2023Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 2023District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 2023The two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
Sports30 area volleyball players to participate in All-Star games Mike Ridaught Nov 28, 2023Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua will host matches this Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
SportsRidaught: High school hoops season underway Mike Ridaught Nov 27, 2023Williston boys, Hawthorne girls look to defend Class 1A state titles.
SportsGHS, Columbia finish 0-2 at Thanksgiving Classic Mike Ridaught Nov 22, 2023Jayden Terry leads Hurricanes with 15 points, while Jolena Gardner tops Columbia with nine points.
SportsColumbia, GHS girls to play in loaded Thanksgiving Classic Mike Ridaught Nov 16, 202392 schools will participate in Jacksonville tournament including five defending state champions.