Trial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson
Apr 8, 2024
Deputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
Tags: Ron DeSantis
Trial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson
Deputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
Perry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session
Apr 3, 2024
Local lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill
Mar 28, 2024
State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
New Florida law meant to protect minors from social media ills
Mar 26, 2024
Law to go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot
Mar 21, 2024
Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Presidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday
Mar 18, 2024
Alachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations
Mar 15, 2024
Application process open until April 15.
Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition
Mar 7, 2024
Land proposed for UF golf course.
More than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities
Mar 7, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
University of Florida eliminates DEI jobs
Mar 1, 2024
Move comes in response to state law signed last year.
DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key
Feb 23, 2024
Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Bradford County School District receives $4M to expand SF nursing program
Feb 20, 2024
Funds awarded through federally supported Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.
GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville
Feb 8, 2024
Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school
Feb 2, 2024
ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
Jan 22, 2024
DeSantis' exit to likely boost Trumps numbers.
Florida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges
Jan 19, 2024
Alachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
Gainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline
Jan 9, 2024
Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
DeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather
Jan 9, 2024
Storms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
FDA approves Florida to import cheaper Canadian prescription drugs
Jan 5, 2024
Program will save state up to $180 million in first year.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023
Dec 29, 2023
Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
DeSantis appoints UF nurse practitioner to cancer advisory council
Dec 28, 2023
Autumn Citta selected to Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council.
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
Dec 26, 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Dec 22, 2023
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
North Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects
Dec 19, 2023
High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.