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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.
Ward readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Commissioner Ed Book to step down.
UF student groups protest ICE following shooting death
Jan 12, 2026
Event culminates year of protests in Gainesville.
The Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills
Jan 9, 2026
GRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests
Jan 9, 2026
Projects include fire, wastewater.
Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
Jan 8, 2026
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Jan 7, 2026
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Jan 6, 2026
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Road Trip Florida includes 11 local sites to visit for America’s 250th birthday
Jan 2, 2026
Tom Petty, Gatorade, Call Street and Ginnie Springs earn a spot.
15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races
Jan 2, 2026
Incumbents term limited and stepping down.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
Jan 1, 2026
Following our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
‘This is art’: Lor Kebab crafts Persian cuisine in downtown Gainesville
Dec 31, 2025
Chef finds inspiration from Iranian province.
Check out these 11 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Alachua County
Dec 30, 2025
From hikes to fireworks to live music.
Gainesville electric bills to tick up 5 mills after fuel adjustment change
Dec 29, 2025
Lowered fuel cost drove lower bills in last two years.
Referendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025
Dec 29, 2025
From scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Gainesville’s bird count sees 171 species despite drought
Dec 25, 2025
Birders had chance to tie record.
Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Dec 20, 2025
Locals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.
Q&A: Williams looks ahead in new role as CEO of GRACE Marketplace
Dec 18, 2025
Williston native combines his experiences for homeless work.
Alachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization
Dec 16, 2025
MTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Dec 15, 2025
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Gainesville chamber lays off 25% of staff, to sell downtown office
Dec 12, 2025
Four staffers lose jobs, chamber takes out loan.
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Dec 11, 2025
Public feedback still available.
Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub
Dec 10, 2025
Food hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Dec 9, 2025
Changes further poultry limits, align with new state laws.