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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.
7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections
Feb 23, 2026
Hawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
Feb 19, 2026
Utility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Bald eagle, Majesta, soars back to freedom after GPD dumpster rescue
Feb 19, 2026
Bald eagle injured in fight with another bird.
Bell man pleads guilty to death threats against Democratic politicians
Feb 19, 2026
Man emailed Washington Post, posted on YouTube.
Ward honors local, national music icons in State of the City
Feb 18, 2026
City looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center
Feb 17, 2026
Publix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Feb 17, 2026
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Retired UF statistician creates realistic future in ‘The Next Hundred Years’
Feb 16, 2026
Book combines 20 short stories on various themes.
GPD remembers Officer Baird 25 years after his on-duty death
Feb 13, 2026
Baird served with GPD for not quite 22 months.
Gainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan
Feb 12, 2026
Strategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
WildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission
Feb 11, 2026
Supporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Former Hawthorne commissioner, pastor and WWII vet dies at 100
Feb 11, 2026
Former Hawthorne City Commissioner and World War II veteran Rev. Joseph Williams died on Feb. 5, the city announced on Wednesday. Williams celebrated his 100th birthday […]
“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments
Feb 10, 2026
No timeline on final decision.
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce focuses on future after December adjustment
Feb 10, 2026
New chair said corrections worked.
Gainesville to break ground on 2 fire stations in 2026, demolish another
Feb 6, 2026
Property purchase expected on Friday.
Alachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants
Feb 4, 2026
Vote follows countywide survey.
Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Feb 3, 2026
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
Melrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit vote
Jan 30, 2026
Festival expects to bring 2,000 visitors.
Gainesville utility set for second 5 mill fuel increase amid winter weather
Jan 29, 2026
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) announced Thursday that it would again raise its fuel adjustment cost by 5 mills in February, following a mirror increase for January. The adjustment […]
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Jan 28, 2026
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
FBI, IRS warn against elder fraud schemes in Gainesville
Jan 26, 2026
Warning comes after $15 million fraud conviction.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Jan 23, 2026
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Gainesville’s Dream on Purpose finds permanent home in time for $200K deadline
Jan 21, 2026
Local nonprofit preps to enter second decade of service.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Jan 20, 2026
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.