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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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5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House
Oct 17, 2023
Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Friends of the Library book sale begins Saturday
Oct 16, 2023
Sale includes books, games, artwork, music and movies.
Rick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff
Oct 13, 2023
South Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
IQ Fiber cuts ribbon on Gainesville location, new $40 million expansion
Oct 12, 2023
New internet service will come online for some neighborhoods in 2024.
Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study
Oct 10, 2023
Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 9, 2023
Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed
Oct 9, 2023
State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer
Oct 5, 2023
Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions
Oct 4, 2023
Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays
Sep 29, 2023
New state law could completely halt the sale.
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.
UF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference
Sep 28, 2023
Director says crime data needs to increase.
Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website
Sep 27, 2023
County says move will increase audience.
Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget
Sep 26, 2023
County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
High Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate
Sep 25, 2023
Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices
Sep 25, 2023
County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing
Sep 22, 2023
State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Sep 21, 2023
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans
Sep 21, 2023
Center to return in November after community input session.
Medical group buys US 441 church in High Springs
Sep 20, 2023
Alachua County considered the purchase two years ago.
BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning
Sep 19, 2023
Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant
Sep 15, 2023
Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.