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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, Lincoln Middle win Florida chess championships
Apr 2, 2024
Gainesville schools sweep Florida Scholastic Chess Championships.
Homeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact
Apr 1, 2024
United Way decided to step away from role.
Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill
Mar 28, 2024
State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Gainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence
Mar 28, 2024
Commission discussed new ballot measure.
GRU Authority votes on attorney, procurement policy
Mar 27, 2024
GRU removes preference from procurements.
High Springs selects Bloodsworth for City Commission
Mar 26, 2024
Bloodsworth won special election by 64 votes.
Alachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts
Mar 26, 2024
New plan joins six counties into one region.
GNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property
Mar 25, 2024
Meeting also touched on homelessness.
Gainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking
Mar 21, 2024
Commission creates downtown advisory board.
Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot
Mar 21, 2024
Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Pavlov Media shines light on Gainesville fiber optic expansion
Mar 20, 2024
Company funded “are you in the dark” campaign.
Hawthorne sets strategic plan, delays code agreement with county
Mar 20, 2024
New City Hall mural received greenlight.
Florida Museum of Natural History opens new exhibit
Mar 19, 2024
Grand opening includes free activities, performances.
GNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements
Mar 18, 2024
Statements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
High Springs selects new city manager
Mar 15, 2024
The High Springs City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to select Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The commission interviewed both Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge as […]
DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations
Mar 15, 2024
Application process open until April 15.
Clemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement
Mar 14, 2024
Clemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
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.