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View all postsSeth 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.
UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue
May 1, 2024
New contract will last through 2024.
Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County
Apr 30, 2024
City asks for wastewater project assistance.
SBAC to explore using properties for housing
Apr 29, 2024
School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
IQ Fiber to celebrate start of customer service with Fiberhood event
Apr 29, 2024
Company started in Jacksonville.
Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Apr 26, 2024
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
First quarter data: GNV airport on track to break passenger record
Apr 25, 2024
Strong start to 2024 could topple 2019 numbers.
Gainesville’s Plotkin snags second in national crossword competition
Apr 24, 2024
Speed solvers meet each year for American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House
Apr 23, 2024
Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
GNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service
Apr 22, 2024
Current contract ends June 30.
GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar
Apr 19, 2024
GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback
Apr 17, 2024
Authority OKs new metering opt out.
New lead agency selected to coordinate North Florida homelessness
Apr 17, 2024
Nonprofits risked losing funds without lead agency.
GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments
Apr 16, 2024
Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Chabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears
Apr 15, 2024
Judith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
Gainesville airport adds second daily Dallas flight for the summer
Apr 15, 2024
American Airlines plans the addition for June and July.
From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years
Apr 12, 2024
RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
High Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit
Apr 12, 2024
Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
UF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services
Apr 11, 2024
UF sends letter after city press conference.
UF program breeds, improves pine trees over decades
Apr 11, 2024
Joint program impacts pine growing across the Southeast.
Alachua County moves public notices to website
Apr 9, 2024
Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote
Apr 9, 2024
Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
UF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan
Apr 9, 2024
Current contract ends in June.
Downtown churches start coordinating homeless outreach with focus on hunger
Apr 8, 2024
Multiple downtown churches began meeting in January.