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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 to break ground on 2 fire stations in 2026, demolish another
Feb 6, 2026
Property purchase expected on Friday.
Alachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants
Feb 4, 2026
Vote follows countywide survey.
Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Feb 3, 2026
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
Melrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit vote
Jan 30, 2026
Festival expects to bring 2,000 visitors.
Gainesville utility set for second 5 mill fuel increase amid winter weather
Jan 29, 2026
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) announced Thursday that it would again raise its fuel adjustment cost by 5 mills in February, following a mirror increase for January. The adjustment […]
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Jan 28, 2026
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
FBI, IRS warn against elder fraud schemes in Gainesville
Jan 26, 2026
Warning comes after $15 million fraud conviction.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Jan 23, 2026
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Gainesville’s Dream on Purpose finds permanent home in time for $200K deadline
Jan 21, 2026
Local nonprofit preps to enter second decade of service.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Jan 20, 2026
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade
Jan 19, 2026
MLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Gainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10
Jan 16, 2026
City to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
GRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project
Jan 14, 2026
State agency would require the changes by 2032.
East University Avenue shooting injures 2 GPD officers, kills suspect
Jan 14, 2026
Another person found deceased near scene.
Levy County appropriations aim to mitigate, repair from major storms
Jan 13, 2026
14 projects ask for $21 million.
Gainesville’s Commissioner Ingle to undergo brain surgery with 6-week recovery
Jan 13, 2026
Tumor first removed two years ago.
Ward readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Commissioner Ed Book to step down.
UF student groups protest ICE following shooting death
Jan 12, 2026
Event culminates year of protests in Gainesville.
The Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills
Jan 9, 2026
GRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests
Jan 9, 2026
Projects include fire, wastewater.
Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
Jan 8, 2026
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Jan 7, 2026
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Jan 6, 2026
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Road Trip Florida includes 11 local sites to visit for America’s 250th birthday
Jan 2, 2026
Tom Petty, Gatorade, Call Street and Ginnie Springs earn a spot.