NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20231 commentSheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
Local SportsHawthorne overcomes mistakes, turnovers to win second straight state title Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20232 commentsDefending state champions break fourth-quarter tie to win Class 1R state title.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
Local LivingFishing report: A bass to remember Gary Simpson Aug 19, 20230 commentsRed snapper season extended.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to get $24 million for broadband Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20234 commentsFunds come as part of larger state initiative.
Local NewsHawthorne man dies in rural crash Staff Reports Jun 10, 20230 commentsFHP still investigating incident.
NewsHawthorne harvests Farm Share supplies Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20230 commentsSupplies intended for 250 families.
NewsHawthorne man dies when drives into Gulf Staff Reports Apr 1, 20232 commentsMustang fails to stop at boat ramp in Yankeetown.
CrimeSWAT raids Hawthorne chop shop Staff Reports Mar 31, 20230 commentsNine stolen vehicles, parts were discovered.
Local LivingHawthorne library readies for annual art show Seth Johnson Mar 30, 20230 commentsShow started more than 50 years ago.
Local SportsHawthorne, P.K. Yonge girls grab top 10 finish Mike Ridaught Mar 4, 20230 commentsGainesville girls finish at No. 15 in power poll.
BusinessNew downtown store focuses on High Springs merch Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20230 commentsOwners try to source, promote local.
SportsRidaught: Will the NIL take joy out of sports? Mike Ridaught Jan 13, 20232 commentsWeighing pros and cons of money in amateur sports.
FeaturedLocal leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
Local SportsBuchholz’s Whittemore named Mr. Football Mike Ridaught Jan 6, 20230 commentsHawthorne’s Cornelius Ingram finishes fourth overall for Coach of the Year.
NewsFlorida awards $42M for rural infrastructure Mainstreet Daily News Dec 21, 20220 commentsHawthorne, Waldo and Trenton among those receiving funds.
Local NewsTwo people rescued from Johnson Lake Mainstreet Daily News Nov 16, 20220 commentsOne person in critical condition after falling off watercraft.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20225 commentsProposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
BusinessTractor Supply celebrates new Hawthorne store Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20220 commentsAnother Tractor Supply to open in High Springs
Local LivingLocal YMCA undergoes reimagining process Seth Johnson Aug 24, 20221 commentYMCA looks to reconnect with community.
Government + PoliticsEarly voting period opens on Saturday C.J. Gish Aug 11, 20220 commentsAlachua County residents can vote at seven locations for primary elections.
SportsTop Alachua County 2022 football games previewed Mike Ridaught Jul 21, 20220 commentsBuchholz (Gainesville) opens up with Columbia (Lake City) while GHS hosts Vanguard (Ocala) in Week 1.
Local SportsOak Hall earns top school ranking in Class 2A Mike Ridaught Jul 14, 20220 commentsOak Hall School, Bradford (Starke) athletic programs finish in the top three in the state.
Local SportsLocal players announce college commitments C.J. Gish Jul 8, 20220 commentsHawthorne, Columbia football players select schools they will attend.