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Seth 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.
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Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars?
Jul 25, 2025
Growing population places board in new classification.
DeSantis to ready Florida with AI policy rollout, calls out flaws
Jul 24, 2025
Governor said future legislation may be needed.
GRU handles Tuesday’s heavy rains while waiting for annual tipping point
Jul 23, 2025
Treatment sites saw surge in wastewater.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Jul 22, 2025
Broward County also under state audit.
Gainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development
Jul 18, 2025
RTS transfer station planned for 2026.
Gainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex
Jul 18, 2025
Commission also sets cap on millage rate.
FDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges
Jul 17, 2025
State attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Gainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots
Jul 16, 2025
First phase of four lots already sold.
Judge upholds $15 million award in Alachua County sheriff discrimination case
Jul 15, 2025
Sheriff’s request for new trial denied.
Florida legislation to impact Gainesville airport, increase administration burden
Jul 14, 2025
Included in the thousands of pages of bills that passed the Florida Legislature, several pieces of “oddball” legislation safely landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk concerning […]
Florida motorsport park sues Keystone Heights Airport after federal code breaches
Jul 10, 2025
Neither side wants to pay for track reconfiguration.
Moody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors
Jul 10, 2025
GRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
Officials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner
Jul 9, 2025
County anticipates 6-month timeline.
Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall
Jul 8, 2025
Commission questions budget, parking plans.
High Springs Historical Museum gains members, momentum to share local story
Jul 4, 2025
President says still aiming for more members.
Dream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion
Jul 3, 2025
Gainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation
Jul 1, 2025
City Commission will decide final ruling.
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Jul 1, 2025
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Gainesville amateur radio connects with world during summer field day
Jun 30, 2025
Field day used to simulate disaster response.
Gainesville police add 9 new officers, remember UF murder victims of 1990
Jun 27, 2025
Full circle moment as victim’s nephew joins GPD.
The Lynx launches book vending machine sales at GNV Airport
Jun 27, 2025
Some sales already finished after first days.
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot
Jun 26, 2025
Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Bosshardt acquires Gainesville-based Guardian Management
Jun 25, 2025
Community association division to grow 40%.
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Jun 25, 2025
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.