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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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Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023
Feb 13, 2024
Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Special 10th anniversary Pints and Predators event arrives in February
Feb 9, 2024
Raptors, rattlesnakes and more to appear at First Magnitude.
Gainesville Black Professionals to host annual expo in February
Feb 8, 2024
First two days of networking, job fair are free.
GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville
Feb 8, 2024
Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Oak Hall students awarded for chess performance
Feb 7, 2024
Vice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall
Feb 6, 2024
Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
GRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts
Feb 6, 2024
Wednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
Grand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student
Feb 5, 2024
Defendant already serving a life sentence.
West End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue
Feb 2, 2024
Committee forms to plan major 2025 event.
Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session
Feb 1, 2024
Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Gainesville evicts nonprofit after unauthorized property use
Jan 31, 2024
Keep Alachua County Beautiful lacks contract to use space, according to city.
Last Auschwitz survivor speaks to packed room at UF Chabad
Jan 30, 2024
Leaders also referenced current war in Gaza.
Santa Fe’s provost candidates visit campus, speak at forums
Jan 26, 2024
College expected to make a decision next month.
High Springs votes on manager candidates, Bridlewood development
Jan 25, 2024
Special election confirmed for March 26.
Alachua Chamber of Commerce celebrates growth at annual gala
Jan 24, 2024
Chamber president Mitch Glaeser steps down.
Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location
Jan 24, 2024
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Jan 23, 2024
Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans
Jan 22, 2024
Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
Alachua County development board OKs 4 final plans
Jan 18, 2024
Projects include Springhills, Origis Energy substation amendment.
GRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission
Jan 18, 2024
Authority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back
Jan 16, 2024
No final decision has been scheduled.
Ward: GNV to fight gun violence though limited by state law
Jan 16, 2024
Recent shootings return gun violence to top of mind.