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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 passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance
Jun 6, 2025
Final vote to come June 12.
‘Easy mark’: Lawsuit claims Celebration Pointe succeeded through an investment con
Jun 5, 2025
Main investor backed over $300 million in loans.
GRU requests Gainesville leaders stop special election plans
Jun 4, 2025
City Commission set for vote on Thursday.
Florida Board of Governors rejects Ono as president
Jun 3, 2025
Board questioned Ono’s shifts on DEI.
Gainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development
Jun 3, 2025
Morningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
PAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum
Jun 2, 2025
PAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Alachua County raises flag, decouples hose at ceremony for new Fire Station 21
May 30, 2025
Community open house scheduled for Saturday.
UF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course
May 29, 2025
Florida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Gainesville selects Hillhouse as permanent head of fire rescue
May 29, 2025
Hillhouse started with Gainesville in 2003.
Archer gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds
May 28, 2025
Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Alachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact
May 28, 2025
82-acre site aims for 149 homes.
UF confirms Ono presidency after questioning his stance on DEI, climate change
May 27, 2025
Top choice goes to the Florida Board of Governors for final confirmation.
Gainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire
May 23, 2025
Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Gilchrist County continues Ginnie Springs negotiations, readies for Memorial Day
May 21, 2025
No final plan in place with Ginnie Springs business.
High Springs firefighters tackle medical emergencies with community support
May 19, 2025
National EMS Week highlights medical nature of all calls.
Gainesville continues red-light camera enforcement plan
May 16, 2025
Commission also readies for Citizens Field decisions.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
May 15, 2025
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
GRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget
May 15, 2025
Profits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Alachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract
May 14, 2025
County also votes on surtax oversight for cities, new public art.
Oak Hall, Frazer School students return with 6 national chess titles
May 12, 2025
SuperNationals in Orlando drew more than 4,600 players.
Former Gainesville mayoral candidate, Rosenthal, indicted for murder in Tennessee
May 12, 2025
Grand jury indicted on two charges.
Myers, Briggs and Gainesville: How popular personality type test found its home
May 12, 2025
Mother-daughter team started test in 1940s.
Gainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond
May 8, 2025
Work plan to return in next month.