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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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Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Dec 12, 2023
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
UF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Planned expansion to take place over six phases.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Dec 12, 2023
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Dream on Purpose continues yearly growth, to receive $200,000 grant
Dec 11, 2023
Nonprofit started eight years ago.
UF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community
Dec 11, 2023
Awards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
Gainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder
Dec 8, 2023
Jury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Dec 8, 2023
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Dec 7, 2023
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Dec 7, 2023
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Dec 7, 2023
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting
Dec 6, 2023
Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Sasse: UF not negatively impacted by Florida political climate
Dec 5, 2023
UF president says New York Times article erred.
Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version
Dec 4, 2023
Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Dec 4, 2023
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Gainesville leaders remember Rosa Parks, honor local minister
Dec 1, 2023
Event marks third annual “Day of Courage” program.
Gainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills
Dec 1, 2023
New rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
High Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search
Nov 29, 2023
Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
High Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates
Nov 29, 2023
Solid waste rates also impacted.
Gainesville commissioners interview three city auditor finalists
Nov 28, 2023
Final vote could come in December.
Gainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts
Nov 27, 2023
Other Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
Palm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school
Nov 22, 2023
Nonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
Five short, Alachua County walks to check out in the holiday season
Nov 22, 2023
Walks spaced throughout the county.
Gainesville Development Board approves 220-unit development near UF
Nov 21, 2023
Development to add 754 rooms to housing stock.