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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.
New book remembers Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War
Jun 2, 2026
Over 2,343 days, county lost 48 soldiers during war.
Gainesville sits on $12 million budget gap with summer savings projected
May 29, 2026
Police, fire present draft budgets.
Gainesville homicide stemmed from dating violence, suspect presumed dead
May 28, 2026
Domestic violence rises to top five priority.
Alachua County acts on Wahoo, Lakeshore Drive and Westside Christian School
May 26, 2026
Sewer debate causes delayed vote on school plans.
Sneak peek: Check out the art options for Alachua County fire headquarters
May 25, 2026
Three artists selected for final vote.
UF defends presidential search after criticism from Sen. Rick Scott
May 22, 2026
Accusations called “categorically untrue.”
Gainesville police to focus on domestic violence as homicides trend up
May 22, 2026
Chief said steam of domestic violence is concerning.
Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms
May 21, 2026
Mayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
Cox Communications gives $40,000 to boost Gainesville learning, literacy
May 21, 2026
Four organizations awarded checks.
Gainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising
May 20, 2026
City’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Groundwater around Alachua County falls to 10th percentile amid drought
May 20, 2026
Rain deficit holds at 20 inches.
Gridlocked GRU Authority to stop collecting Gainesville’s garbage bills
May 13, 2026
Split authority results in no vote.
Alachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark
May 12, 2026
Windstream installing the fiber in four main areas.
Florida’s surgeon general visits UF to give Alzheimer’s research funding
May 11, 2026
Eight Florida organizations awarded research dollars.
5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections
May 11, 2026
Former Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza after $1.8M renovation
May 8, 2026
Ceremony focused on city’s history of diversity.
Gainesville moves forward on charter amendment, stalls on 10-foot land strip
May 7, 2026
Commission OKs $40,000 to museum.
Gainesville’s RTS loses riders with route cuts, new station planned for Tower Road
May 5, 2026
Figures show loss of half a million passengers in first six months.
ELITE Training Center hits first anniversary, aims to keep building out programs
Apr 30, 2026
Center looks to help housing through employment.
Gainesville Chamber selects Fletcher as interim director amid changes
Apr 30, 2026
Fletcher will also remain in COO role.
Alachua County OK’s new land use for UF’s 36-hole championship golf course
Apr 28, 2026
Amendment headed to state for review.
J Smart drops R&B nostalgia on Gainesville’s newest radio show
Apr 27, 2026
Smart three months into radio tenure.
Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Alachua, Levy, Bradford and Clay counties
Apr 22, 2026
Large fires remain contained but burning.