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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 pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
Jun 17, 2024
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers
Jun 14, 2024
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm
Jun 13, 2024
Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF
Jun 13, 2024
High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Jun 12, 2024
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
Emails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes
Jun 12, 2024
County attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
Mainstreet’s 2024 summer book recommendations
Jun 12, 2024
Yes, you’ll want to check them out from the library.
Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”
Jun 11, 2024
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Construction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year
Jun 11, 2024
Project costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
Flying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville
Jun 11, 2024
University Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
GRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting
Jun 10, 2024
Utility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Alachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies
Jun 10, 2024
Commissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes
Jun 6, 2024
Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program
Jun 4, 2024
Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
Gainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative
Jun 4, 2024
City to also consider changes to development code section.
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.