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Every day, the Mainstreet Daily News team works to deliver quality content that helps you stay safe, cast informed votes and be a better neighbor in Alachua County. I can think of several recent stories that illustrate this well, including Seth Johnson’s reporting on the GRU referendum, Nick Anschultz’s reporting on...

The city of Gainesville approved a housing Incentives and Recommendations Report at a Thursday regular meeting, where the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) reported drops in crime. In GPD’s report for January through September, all violent and property crimes trended 16% lower than for the same period in 2022, 2023...

The beloved Santa Paws 5K-9 & 10K-9 will be held on Saturday, December 6th, at Albert “Ray” Massey Westside Park The post 4th Annual Santa Paws 5K-9 & 10K-9 returns on Dec. 6 to benefit the Humane Society of North Central Florida appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Lane Kiffin is expected to decide today whether he’s leaving Ole Miss, with insider Brandon Olsen predicting he may announce his departure. The post Ole Miss News: Lane Kiffin Likely To Leave Rebels After Meeting With AD originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Regularly scheduled curbside residential waste and recycling pickup will be delayed one day for each Thursday and Friday. This means that Thursday’s regular pickup will occur on Friday, and Friday’s pickup will be on Saturday. The regular schedule will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. The post Alachua County Thanksgiving...

ACPS is launching a comprehensive, community-wide initiative to develop a long-term school planning strategy that positions local public schools for future success. The initiative will include extensive engagement with families, students, educators, and community members to ensure the final plan reflects the...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - After months of investigation, Gainesville High School history teacher Lauren Watts was disciplined for giving a student a superlative titled “Most Likely to Become a Dictator.”. A letter obtained by TV20 states that the Investigative Review Committee found probable cause for disciplinary...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - It’s been about a month since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, devastating the island with a death toll of more than 40 people. Willi Be Wright is a Jamaican native who currently lives in Hawthorne and works in Gainesville. Her daughter, however, still lives in Jamaica, working...

Aldi's South Main store is now open for business. The store, which opened its doors this afternoon, boasts a bright and shiny new interior along with wide aisles for a comfortable shopping experience. The opening drew a crowd of eager shoppers, some of whom were among the first 100 customers and were rewarded with...

Richard Randolph, 63, is set to be executed for the murder of convenient store manager Ruth McCollum.