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View all postsSeth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News associate editor based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.
Gainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place
Apr 9, 2026
Commission votes to amend language to match statute.
Alachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling construction
Apr 7, 2026
County wants to change design plans on Parker Road; trees already damaged.
Community Spring looks to build civic engagement among disenfranchised residents
Apr 6, 2026
New initiative launches with Thursday webinar.
Big: Culture and Arts Festival to pack downtown with 5,000 participants
Apr 6, 2026
More than 130 artists to perform across eight stages.
Q&A: Florida House District 22 candidate responds to 2026 session
Apr 3, 2026
Amy Trask lone contender against incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson.
Gainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall
Apr 2, 2026
Search should end February 2027.
Q&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative Session
Apr 2, 2026
Packed Democratic field vies for Hinson’s vacant seat.
Gainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation
Mar 31, 2026
Commission also considering $5.7M road project.
Gainesville airport finalizes new CEO contract, fuel farm rehab
Mar 30, 2026
Long-time CEO bids farewell.
Floridan aquifer levels hit lowest since 2011 with little March rain
Mar 26, 2026
Plus, numbers on who uses the most water.
HCA Florida launches air ambulance service for Tri-County service
Mar 25, 2026
Helicopter to bring patients into Gainesville, Ocala.
Homeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure
Mar 24, 2026
Empty schools seen as potential solution.
Gator Fly-In lands on Saturday with Military Gator Aviators highlighted
Mar 23, 2026
Free event opens at 10 a.m.
Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate
Mar 19, 2026
Board considers tweaks to grant program.
Florida Bar complaint against ADA attorney advances to regional office
Mar 18, 2026
Gainesville resident filed complaint after dozens of local suits.
St. Francis House to permanently close its downtown center in April
Mar 16, 2026
Nonprofit hopes to open at different location.
HeartFlo aims to boost CPR in East Gainesville
Mar 13, 2026
New nonprofit launched on Valentine’s Day.
GRU Authority preemption passes the Florida Senate
Mar 11, 2026
Legislation headed for governor’s desk.
Alachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelter
Mar 10, 2026
Former staff claim mismanagement.
Gainesville airport authority selects new CEO
Mar 10, 2026
Mehrlich serves at Texarkana Regional Airport.
Gainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning
Mar 9, 2026
Joint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.
Gainesville considers aid to Heartwood Soundstage after historic deficits
Mar 5, 2026
Manager to return with recommendation.
Long-time KISS 105.3 owner remembered at Gainesville gathering
Mar 5, 2026
Doug Gillen led station for 40 years.
‘Toughest kid on the block’: ADA lawsuit dismissed against Satchel’s Pizza
Mar 4, 2026
Other owners settled with three local cases ongoing.