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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.
4 in-person events slated to remember 9/11 anniversary
Sep 7, 2026
Retirement, panel discussion and theatre performance on tap.
Gainesville’s The Streatery enters soft opening mode with new businesses opening
Sep 4, 2026
$4.5-million construction started in April.
Gainesville wins $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from federal government
Sep 3, 2026
Three years of planning aimed at transforming East University Ave.
Gainesville police, FBI warn against rising internet extortion against minors
Sep 1, 2026
Chief asks parents to be involved.
Alachua County reviews homeless outreach contract to ensure housing-first model
Aug 25, 2026
Contract wording aimed to appease federal standards.
Zion Lutheran completes long-awaited sanctuary with emphasis on sound, light
Aug 24, 2026
Project started in 2019, restarted in 2022.
UF/IFAS builds second teaching forest with 2,660-acre Gainesville land purchase
Aug 21, 2026
New forest could focus on fire management.
Randall wins tight race for Florida House District 21 by 174 votes
Aug 18, 2026
Universal primary allowed victory with 27% of total vote.
Voters approve Certain’s switch from school board to Alachua County commission
Aug 18, 2026
Certain wins seat with 39% of vote.
Gainesville elections 2026: Ward earns final term, joined by Willits and Crabbe
Aug 18, 2026
Voters like city trajectory, mayor said.
Atria wins Alachua County judge race with 61% of vote
Aug 18, 2026
Race featured two public defenders.
Alachua, Marion county officials honor Evinston’s Johnson
Aug 17, 2026
Lloyd W. Johnson farmed, built and taught on the county line.
‘Gainesville blooms’: UF students return, mayor gives first assignment
Aug 17, 2026
Freshman Gators spent a busy weekend moving onto campus and surrounding housing for the first time as the University of Florida ramps up to the start […]
Rawson downplays League of the South connection as ‘desperate’ play to win
Aug 14, 2026
State House race filled with attack mailers against both candidates.
‘We’re still losing ground’: Alachua County road network to continue degrading
Aug 13, 2026
Road budget now hitting $26M annually.
Alachua County issues resolution about ICE enforcement practices
Aug 11, 2026
Commission balance state law, community values and political risks.
Pair of public defenders campaign for Alachua County Judge Seat 5
Aug 6, 2026
Atria, Martin discuss the court and impartiality.
Wall Street affirms Gainesville utility’s ‘A’ bond ratings heading into new debt
Aug 5, 2026
Three credit agencies weigh into utility's finances.
Caring and Sharing Learning School eyes growth, building on student successes
Aug 5, 2026
Push into middle school anticipated.
Judge orders Florida to rewrite property tax amendment wording
Aug 4, 2026
Florida attorney general to reword ballot language for Amendment 3.
Gainesville starts building SW Public Safety Center
Jul 31, 2026
Project boosts limited public infrastructure in the area.
Gainesville residents protest tree clear-cutting for new Fire Station 9
Jul 30, 2026
City removed 521 trees from SW Archer Road site.
Bid window opens for Ironwood Golf Course, with locals making a play
Jul 28, 2026
Local coalition launches second proposal.