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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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Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer
Oct 5, 2023
Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions
Oct 4, 2023
Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays
Sep 29, 2023
New state law could completely halt the sale.
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.
UF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference
Sep 28, 2023
Director says crime data needs to increase.
Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website
Sep 27, 2023
County says move will increase audience.
Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget
Sep 26, 2023
County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
High Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate
Sep 25, 2023
Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices
Sep 25, 2023
County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
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.