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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 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.
Buchholz captures district title with 6-0 victory
May 4, 2024
Lightning delay paused game in fourth inning.
Gainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses
May 3, 2024
City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program
May 2, 2024
Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue
May 1, 2024
New contract will last through 2024.
Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County
Apr 30, 2024
City asks for wastewater project assistance.
SBAC to explore using properties for housing
Apr 29, 2024
School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
IQ Fiber to celebrate start of customer service with Fiberhood event
Apr 29, 2024
Company started in Jacksonville.
Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Apr 26, 2024
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
First quarter data: GNV airport on track to break passenger record
Apr 25, 2024
Strong start to 2024 could topple 2019 numbers.