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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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Pool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End
Aug 14, 2024
Alachua County purchased property in May.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1
Aug 14, 2024
Incumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn
Aug 13, 2024
Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Meet the Candidates: Florida House District 22
Aug 12, 2024
Clemons terms out, four candidates step up.
Gainesville places first home on market through land trust program
Aug 9, 2024
Home is first of 10 slated for development.
Gainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase
Aug 8, 2024
Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End
Aug 8, 2024
Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Santa Fe River to continue to rise past flood stage near High Springs
Aug 7, 2024
River to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
DeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida
Aug 6, 2024
Governor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
Newberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County
Aug 5, 2024
Heavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Wet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby
Aug 5, 2024
Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
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.