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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter 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 funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3
Jul 31, 2024
Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Local homeless services nonprofits get $776K in grant cycle
Jul 30, 2024
Funds sent through Continuum of Care.
High Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot
Jul 29, 2024
Commissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
High Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement
Jul 26, 2024
Maximum millage rate same as current rate.
Gainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program
Jul 25, 2024
Infrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
‘Chess champion of the universe’: Gainesville coach wins national award
Jul 24, 2024
Tusing has coached chess at Oak Hall School for 27 years.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes
Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Gainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award
Jul 18, 2024
6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity
Jul 17, 2024
“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
Jul 16, 2024
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager
Jul 16, 2024
County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence
Jul 15, 2024
Joint press conference held Sunday.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Florida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court
Jul 2, 2024
New law began on July 1.
Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline
Jul 1, 2024
Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
High Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter
Jun 28, 2024
Four questions moved forward and four delayed.
Family sues Ginnie Springs over deadly Memorial Day weekend shooting
Jun 27, 2024
Lawsuit claims negligence to provide safe environment.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.