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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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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.
GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 15, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Santa Fe restarts provost search, changes interim
Sep 14, 2023
Expanded role prompted restart, new position.
GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 13, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments
Sep 12, 2023
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
SF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking
Sep 11, 2023
New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
DeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million
Sep 8, 2023
Governor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center
Sep 8, 2023
City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria
Sep 7, 2023
Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program
Sep 6, 2023
County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
County tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense
Sep 5, 2023
State agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
Biden lands at GNV airport, visits Live Oak
Sep 2, 2023
Locals line fence to catch glimpse of presidential plane.
High Springs sends firefighters to Dixie County
Sep 1, 2023
Team will respond to service calls for 10 days.
Gainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath
Sep 1, 2023
City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
