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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 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.
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.