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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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Hundreds march in 40th Annual MLK Jr. Parade in downtown Gainesville
Jan 15, 2024
Parade ended with celebration at Citizens Field.
High Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner
Jan 12, 2024
Commission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Gainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning
Jan 11, 2024
Lot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
Oakmont home breaks ground, sale proceeds earmarked for local charities
Jan 11, 2024
ICI Homes expects project to raise more than $126,000 for four local charities.
GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy
Jan 10, 2024
Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Alachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase
Jan 9, 2024
Commissioners also approved two development plans.
Gainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline
Jan 9, 2024
Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions
Jan 4, 2024
Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
High Springs opts not to fill empty seat until election
Jan 4, 2024
Special election date not yet determined.
New High Springs commissioner resigns over new Florida law
Jan 2, 2024
Rush of resignations has come in other cities.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Dec 27, 2023
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
Dec 26, 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
On your mark: 10 North Florida races in the first half 2024
Dec 25, 2023
Registration costs increase with new year.
Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Dec 22, 2023
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Dec 22, 2023
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Audubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels
Dec 21, 2023
Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
UF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S.
Dec 20, 2023
Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Dec 20, 2023
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Dec 15, 2023
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Dec 14, 2023
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Dec 14, 2023
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.