Education Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 2024ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
Government + Politics Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 2023Less local legislation expected.
Education Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
News Former state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Joseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.
Crime Person of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Floral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
News Morriston man dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Jul 26, 2023Driver leaves County Road 464B in Marion County and collides with tree.
Local Living Fishing report: Deep snappers and Orange access Gary Simpson Jul 22, 2023Snappers out in deeper waters, Orange Lake construction projects slated.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + Politics Alachua County to get $24 million for broadband Seth Johnson Jul 7, 2023Funds come as part of larger state initiative.
News ACT to expand local state park Staff Reports Jun 9, 2023Protection of area will continue link between Scrub State Park and Bar Hammock Preserve
Local News Holiday weekend accidents claim 6 lives J.C. Derrick May 29, 2023Three accidents involved motorcycles.
News FHP looking for suspect in fatal hit-and-run Staff Reports May 13, 2023Investigators searching for gray Chevrolet SUV.
News Hawthorne harvests Farm Share supplies Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2023Supplies intended for 250 families.
News Hinson aims to secure source of stolen guns Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2023Filed bill regulates conveyance storage.
News Former state rep pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud Staff Reports Mar 22, 2023Joseph Harding charged with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
News SW 66th Street bridge repairs to close I-75 Staff Reports Mar 10, 2023Closure south of Ocala will lead to northbound I-75 detours on Monday and Tuesday.
News Perry pushes elementary music bill after UF study Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2023Bill provides funds for music classes.
News Governor proposes $479 million I-75 project Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2023Local senator calls project ‘temporary.’
News Tornado Watch issued in North Central Florida Mainstreet Daily News Jan 4, 2023Weather service also warns of severe thunderstorms.
Sports Ridaught: Alachua County seeks first Mr. Football Mike Ridaught Dec 30, 2022Buchholz’s Creed Whittemore, Hawthorne’s Jailen Ruth vie for state’s top player honor.
News Dunnellon boy dies in ATV accident Mainstreet Daily News Dec 7, 2022ATV overturns, ejects 10-year-old in Marion County.
News Alachua County finalizes $700,000 land purchase Mainstreet Daily News Nov 4, 2022Tract represents first phase of conservation corridor.
News Perry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9 Mainstreet Daily News Nov 3, 2022Seasoned politicians battle to represent Alachua, Levy, Marion counties.
Local News FHP seeks information on I-75 pileup that left 3 dead Mainstreet Daily News Oct 27, 2022Accident claims three and seriously injuries two on Wednesday afternoon.