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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter 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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New McDonald’s passes High Springs planning board
Mar 18, 2025
Item could return to City Commission on March 27.
Archer talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County
Mar 18, 2025
City has reduced debt by half a million.
World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend
Mar 17, 2025
Events are free, open to public.
Severe weather heads from Midwest to North Florida by Sunday afternoon
Mar 15, 2025
Storms caused tornadoes, several deaths.
Former Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects
Mar 14, 2025
City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
‘Inert explosive device’ prompts evacuation of Gainesville police headquarters
Mar 13, 2025
Device brought into headquarters by local property owner.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Mar 12, 2025
Change will likely start in September 2026.
‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal
Mar 12, 2025
County must respond before chance of oral arguments.
Jessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture”
Mar 11, 2025
Nonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Thelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized
Mar 7, 2025
Pricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Gainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet
Mar 6, 2025
Courthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
GRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April
Mar 6, 2025
Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Hawthorne OKs $1 million in wastewater upgrades, hires interim attorney
Mar 4, 2025
Upgrades covered through two grants.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office appeals $15 million discrimination verdict
Feb 28, 2025
New motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.
Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras
Feb 27, 2025
Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Gainesville, Alachua County set Library Support days
Feb 27, 2025
National nonprofit pushing for library use.
Oak Hammock approved for new 4-story apartment building
Feb 26, 2025
Board of Directors plan for future growth.
Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports
Feb 25, 2025
Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Insured but still in debt: Hawthorne residents talk healthcare costs
Feb 24, 2025
Town Hall hosted by Right Care Alliance.
118-year-old church turned museum keeps Hawthorne’s history
Feb 22, 2025
Church gave building to city in win-win.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services
Feb 20, 2025
Draft contract expected later this year.
Alachua County Animal Services searches for women who dumped dog
Feb 19, 2025
Dog followed car down NW 53rd and nearly caused collision.