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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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Gainesville climbing gym to expand by Depot Park
Nov 6, 2023
The Knot aims to finalize land sale in 2024.
UF opens $150 million Malachowsky Hall, largest building on campus
Nov 3, 2023
New hall houses data science, information technology.
Gainesville releases interactive affordable housing map
Nov 2, 2023
Staff developed map at commissioner request.
GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification
Nov 1, 2023
Members reject additional agenda items.
UF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal
Oct 31, 2023
Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Oct 31, 2023
Candidates hit on infrastructure, growth, economic development.
Air Force grants $5 million for joint UF, FSU, FAMU research
Oct 30, 2023
Research focuses on morphing aircraft and supersonic speeds.
PACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock
Oct 30, 2023
Alachua County listed for continued legal action.
Gainesville unveils new road sign in honor of Dylan Roberts
Oct 27, 2023
City pushes for state to rename crosswalk.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Oct 27, 2023
Many steps, votes remain.
High Springs celebrates four new police officers, one’s retirement
Oct 27, 2023
K9 Cesar leaves after eight years.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
Oct 26, 2023
New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Got potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032
Oct 26, 2023
County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’
Oct 26, 2023
Representative said a coverup is underway.
Local officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives
Oct 25, 2023
Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Oct 24, 2023
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills
Oct 24, 2023
Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
Oct 23, 2023
Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay
Oct 23, 2023
Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary
Oct 20, 2023
Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Eastside Head Start Center cuts ribbon on grant-funded playground
Oct 20, 2023
New center opened in February 2023.
Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts
Oct 19, 2023
City also approves sale of old RTS station.
Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay
Oct 18, 2023
Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million
Oct 18, 2023
Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.