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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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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.
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.