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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 OKs changes to free downtown parking
Mar 21, 2024
Commission creates downtown advisory board.
Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot
Mar 21, 2024
Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Pavlov Media shines light on Gainesville fiber optic expansion
Mar 20, 2024
Company funded “are you in the dark” campaign.
Hawthorne sets strategic plan, delays code agreement with county
Mar 20, 2024
New City Hall mural received greenlight.
Florida Museum of Natural History opens new exhibit
Mar 19, 2024
Grand opening includes free activities, performances.
GNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements
Mar 18, 2024
Statements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
High Springs selects new city manager
Mar 15, 2024
The High Springs City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to select Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The commission interviewed both Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge as […]
DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations
Mar 15, 2024
Application process open until April 15.
Clemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement
Mar 14, 2024
Clemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
Buchholz student wins $100,000 in national search
Mar 14, 2024
Wei finished fourth and will use the funds for college.
Gators back Gators in new artificial intelligence investment
Mar 14, 2024
Local investor startup focuses on UF.
Alachua County continues restructure of medical examiner office
Mar 12, 2024
Interim medical examiner starts April 12.
NW 23rd Avenue construction delayed but coming in June
Mar 11, 2024
County approved $8.9 million in January.
Oak Hall sweeps six sections at chess state championships
Mar 11, 2024
Eagles have won a state title for the last 19 years in a row.
Clemons questions potty parity at Gainesville City Hall
Mar 8, 2024
Representative files petition for advisory opinion.
Gainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU
Mar 7, 2024
Commission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition
Mar 7, 2024
Land proposed for UF golf course.
Oak Hall heads to state chess championship, hopes to win each category
Mar 6, 2024
Eagles won all five categories they entered last year.
Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility
Mar 6, 2024
Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
High Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues
Mar 6, 2024
Candidate forum happening on March 18.
GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April
Mar 5, 2024
Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
YouTuber Brecky Breck hosts Books and Bikes in High Springs
Mar 4, 2024
Channel to feature the NHRA Gatornationals race.
Ward supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott
Mar 1, 2024
Mayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.