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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.
Buchholz student wins $100,000 in national search
Mar 14, 2024
Wei finished fourth and will use the funds for college.
Gators back Gators in new artificial intelligence investment
Mar 14, 2024
Local investor startup focuses on UF.
Alachua County continues restructure of medical examiner office
Mar 12, 2024
Interim medical examiner starts April 12.
NW 23rd Avenue construction delayed but coming in June
Mar 11, 2024
County approved $8.9 million in January.
Oak Hall sweeps six sections at chess state championships
Mar 11, 2024
Eagles have won a state title for the last 19 years in a row.
Clemons questions potty parity at Gainesville City Hall
Mar 8, 2024
Representative files petition for advisory opinion.
Gainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU
Mar 7, 2024
Commission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition
Mar 7, 2024
Land proposed for UF golf course.
Oak Hall heads to state chess championship, hopes to win each category
Mar 6, 2024
Eagles won all five categories they entered last year.
Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility
Mar 6, 2024
Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
High Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues
Mar 6, 2024
Candidate forum happening on March 18.
GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April
Mar 5, 2024
Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
YouTuber Brecky Breck hosts Books and Bikes in High Springs
Mar 4, 2024
Channel to feature the NHRA Gatornationals race.
Ward supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott
Mar 1, 2024
Mayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
Internal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation
Feb 29, 2024
Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
St. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances
Feb 29, 2024
Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Gainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting
Feb 28, 2024
Members discussed two items with no votes.
Alachua County OKs container home project at Scottish Inn
Feb 27, 2024
Pilot project to build 23 units.
Hawthorne experiences another stint of water loss, boiled water notice
Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday’s break connected with Monday incident.
Cute dog? Prove it in the local Pooch Playoffs
Feb 26, 2024
North Central Florida winner advances to national competition.
Hawthorne water service cut off for several hours
Feb 26, 2024
Issue caused by broadband installation.
Gainesville police chief resigns under pressure
Feb 26, 2024
Scott to leave police department in March.
DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key
Feb 23, 2024
Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds
Feb 22, 2024
Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.