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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.
Alachua County adopts rollback rate to fund 2026-27 budget
Sep 23, 2026
General fund budget hits $327 million.
‘This is a crisis’: Alachua County manager gives pothole, roadway update
Sep 22, 2026
County using new materials, asking other governments for workers.
Greater Gainesville gets garbage collection reshuffle on Oct. 1
Sep 21, 2026
New pickup days coincide with new garbage contracts.
Gainesville playwright, cast head to Illinois for theatre festival
Sep 21, 2026
"Napkins" centers on Alzheimer's impacts.
Gainesville leaders explain immigration policy amid protester pushback
Sep 17, 2026
Police say policy follows state mandate.
Bishop Kenny boys win Bobcat Classic with Buchholz second
Sep 12, 2026
Oak Hall girls earn silver and Buchholz girls bronze.
Gainesville remembers 9/11 at City Hall ceremony
Sep 11, 2026
Mayor said nation must remember but look forward.
Gainesville now ready for final vote on $174 million 2026-27 budget
Sep 11, 2026
Fire assessment increase helped fill funding gap.
GRU Authority moves to demolish buildings, then sell part of Power District
Sep 10, 2026
Buildings vacated, unmaintained for last 14 years.
Gainesville’s Chestnut endorses Donalds, local Democrats double down on Jolly
Sep 9, 2026
Disagreement started with lieutenant governor selection.
How Gainesville’s Thursday budget votes will impact residents
Sep 8, 2026
Flat millage rate surpassed by rising fire assessment.
3 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.