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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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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.
Gainesville’s Plotkin snags second in national crossword competition
Apr 24, 2024
Speed solvers meet each year for American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House
Apr 23, 2024
Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
GNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service
Apr 22, 2024
Current contract ends June 30.
GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar
Apr 19, 2024
GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback
Apr 17, 2024
Authority OKs new metering opt out.
New lead agency selected to coordinate North Florida homelessness
Apr 17, 2024
Nonprofits risked losing funds without lead agency.
GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments
Apr 16, 2024
Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.