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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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GNV Public Works preps for storm season and beyond
Jun 3, 2024
Florida flooding not limited to summer months.
Alachua County unveils soil jar exhibit for lynching victims
Jun 1, 2024
Exhibit to stay at county administration building.
Alachua Audubon Society’s June Challenge arrives for 21st edition
May 30, 2024
Challenge includes four different outings.
Memo: GRU Authority ballot initiative could cost $28 million
May 30, 2024
Credit rating agencies keeping close watch.
GRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer
May 29, 2024
Proposed budget is 31% debt payments.
Gainesville hears 2025 budget scenarios for fire, police
May 29, 2024
City had presentations on four largest departments.
Beachy to leave Peaceful Paths, lead nonprofit center for Community Foundation
May 29, 2024
Beachy has headed Peaceful Paths for 24 years.
Alachua County to buy West End Golf Course
May 28, 2024
County also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
High Springs votes on charter changes, delays Bridlewood item
May 24, 2024
Series of charter amendments on ballot.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
May 17, 2024
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Gainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school
May 17, 2024
Cynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
May 16, 2024
New authority includes two former members.
Dunnellon man charged with manslaughter for Marion County bus crash
May 16, 2024
Eight people died after bus with farm workers overturned on Tuesday.
Construction underway at Veterans Memorial Park
May 15, 2024
Project to add parking lot, new playground should finish in July.
Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative
May 14, 2024
County will stop investing in corporations.
Mildred Russell dies after battle with cancer
May 13, 2024
Russell served as minister, school board member.
Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts
May 10, 2024
Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
Alachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors
May 10, 2024
Subcontractors found violating installation requirements.
High Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase
May 9, 2024
Alcohol special permits receives first vote.
Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers
May 8, 2024
County manager to present proposed budget in July.
DeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests
May 8, 2024
Florida opens door for more transfer students.
Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments
May 7, 2024
Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
State rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful
May 6, 2024
School district says it is awaiting state notification.
