Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsNew plan joins six counties into one region.
NewsLake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi Staff Reports Feb 7, 20243 commentsCrash occurs on State Road 121 north of Raiford.
CrimeUnion County drug investigation leads to six arrests Staff Reports Jan 29, 20240 commentsThree arrested in Raiford, three others arrested prior to Friday raid.
NewsSheriff’s deputy strikes, injures 2 ATV riders Staff Reports Dec 30, 20233 commentsATV was traveling on roadway without lights.
NewsGainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts Seth Johnson Nov 27, 20231 commentOther Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
NewsFour-vehicle collision injures five in Lake Butler Staff Reports Sep 26, 20230 commentsOne person in serious condition following Union County crash.
NewsUnion County collision claims Glen St. Mary man Staff Reports Sep 11, 20230 commentsVan crosses lane on State Road 121 and hits tractor-trailer near Raiford.
NewsState opens zero-interest loans for businesses Staff Reports Sep 1, 20231 commentLoans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
SportsFootball games postponed due to Idalia Mike Ridaught Aug 29, 20230 commentsUnion County at Columbia postponed, Bradford moves game to Saturday.
Local LivingT.E.A.M. Dad available in North Central Florida Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20230 commentsHome visit program aims to help father figures find confidence in their roles.
NewsNew center to revamp local mental health response Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20231 commentCity, county and state funds already committed to project.
CrimeACSO arrests organizer of Lake Butler pop-up party Staff Reports Aug 8, 20230 commentsJune incident in Union County required multiple law enforcement agencies to stop.
SportsSanta Fe 8U World Series bound Mike Ridaught Jul 20, 20230 commentsRaiders will play in the Babe Ruth World Series next week in Treasure Coast, Florida.
NewsFeeding NE Florida merges with Bread of the Mighty Staff Reports Jun 26, 20230 commentsMerger expands Feeding Northeast Florida’s reach to 12 counties.
NewsLocal felon voting program defies expected turnout Seth Johnson Apr 18, 20234 commentsAfter a year, office sees less than 30 applications.
FeaturedUpdate: Missing Lake Butler girls found Staff Reports Apr 6, 20230 commentsJuveniles may be traveling in black Ford Taurus on I-10 to Louisiana.
Government + PoliticsCammack sworn in after speaker breakthrough J.C. Derrick Jan 7, 20230 commentsMcCarthy wins on 15th vote.
Local LivingSuwannee Valley Unsolved to host cold case event Mainstreet Daily News Jan 5, 20230 commentsThree cases to be presented at Branford’s Hatch Park Community Center on Monday
NewsTornado Watch issued in North Central Florida Mainstreet Daily News Jan 4, 20230 commentsWeather service also warns of severe thunderstorms.
FeaturedUpdate: Officials cancel events, prep for Nicole Mainstreet Daily News Nov 9, 20220 commentsImpacts more likely from wind than rain.
ElectionsAssistant state attorney wins open judicial seat Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsBrewer wins lopsided victory, taking more than 80% of the vote in five counties.
Local NewsCrash leaves Lawtey woman in critical condition C.J. Gish Oct 5, 20220 commentsPickup exits State Road 121 and collides with fence, tree.
Local NewsSRWMD reopens district lands C.J. Gish Sep 30, 20220 commentsSuwannee River Water Management District finds little to no damage from Hurricane Ian.
Covid-19COVID numbers drop from recent highs C.J. Gish Aug 29, 20222 commentsAlachua and surrounding counties remain at high risk for transmission.